Latest Psychology Stories
Despite appearances, your cat does love you
Why some experts are trying to redefine suicide
Why do clowns creep us out?
New research links air pollution to increased risk of depression and bipolar disorder
Why the smartest people can make the dumbest mistakes
You might be withholding life-threatening information from your doctor without knowing it
Rodent astronauts suggest trips to Mars will make us anxious, forgetful, and afraid
Medications could affect how you react to a heatwave
Anorexia may be more complicated than we thought
What this 17th century astronomer can teach us about succeeding in the modern world
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The wrong kind of sleep could keep you dwelling on bad memories
Pre-ordering groceries could lead to healthier choices
Treating depression takes much more than serotonin
The World Health Organization knows ‘burnout’ is a problem—but is it a disease?
Connecting the dots on hurricanes and mental health issues
Psychologists once linked autism to schizophrenia—and blamed moms for both
City life damages mental health in ways we’re just starting to understand
Feel like time is flying? Here’s how to slow it down.
Mourning a fictional character is perfectly valid
This woman counted literal baby steps, and they walk farther than you’d think
What will it take for humans to trust self-driving cars?
A new drug for postpartum depression could help everyone
Psychosis is the last marijuana side effect you should be worried about
The science of serial killers is changing
The first new FDA-approved antidepressant in decades goes up your nose
24/7 fitness trackers won’t solve all your problems—and they might make you imagine new ones
This untranslatable Danish word is the key to lowering stress
The scientific reason you find that Momo picture so creepy
How fear of regret barricades us into unhealthy jobs and relationships
How to avoid tax season stress
‘Shock therapy’ isn’t as scary as its name—or the movies—suggest
5 facts about button-pushing, from a true expert
Exercise really does seem to help with depression
The KonMari method sparks the most joy when you tweak it
When faced with tough choices, your brain secretly tips the scales
If you want to remember an event, don’t take a picture
Maybe we should all be using Facebook Messenger Kids
Elon Musk is wrong. Working extremely long hours doesn’t make you better at your job.
Start the year by turning off your phone notifications
People with extreme political views have trouble thinking about their own thinking
How long can an event hold humanity’s attention? There’s an equation for that.
Lack of sleep looks the same as severe anxiety in the brain
Why do we go Black Friday shopping?
How to deal with seasonal affective disorder and stay alert this winter
How elite athletes keep their heads in the game
Lavender might actually help you relax
Three artificial intelligence and tech tools trying to boost people’s mental health
This wacky-looking font can help you remember what you read
Is your brain ready for YouTube’s new mini-player?
Your brain and body remember trauma differently than other events
Twitter will let you see your feed in chronological order again—here’s how and why
You’re not as good at multitasking as you think
7 famous psych studies with troubling backstories
ASMR videos are just beginning to whisper their anti-anxiety secrets to scientists
Humans have a hard time ‘killing’ robots, especially when they beg for their lives
Your first memory probably isn’t yours, no matter how real it seems
Rollercoasters are stressful and that’s why you like them
The science of superstition
Why suicide is on the rise in the U.S.—even as it falls in Europe
These 1950s experiments showed us the trauma of parent-child separation. Now experts say they’re too unethical to repeat—even on monkeys.
Our brains can’t quit our gadgets—that didn’t happen by accident
The World Health Organization now recognizes video game addiction
Why your brain loves mac and cheese more than macaroni or cheese alone
The weirdest things we learned this week: fake memories, sperm is not full of tiny men, and how ketchup makes the grade