Psychology Today
The Cultural Unconscious May Explain...
November 2, 2026 | By Helen Marlo
Society’s “background layer” can become activated and create strong feelings. Key Points: Seventy-four percent of U.S. adults rank the nation's fu...
The Lindsay Clancy Case and the Limits...
September 29, 2026 | By Helen Marlo
Why mental health treatment requires more than a psychiatric diagnosis. KEY POINTS Discourse has focused on the “right” diagnosis for Lindsay Clan...
Why We’re Fascinated by the Lindsay...
September 8, 2026 | By Helen Marlo
Why this case grips us, and what it reveals about the maternal shadow. KEY POINTS Public reactions to Clancy reveal our discomfort with mothers w...
When Motherhood Reactivates Unresolved...
August 31, 2026 | By Helen Marlo
Motherhood can activate old trauma, affecting identity and emotional regulation. Key points Entering motherhood can expose trauma that was previo...