Latest Psychology Stories
Complex languages might shape bilingual brains differently
How to break your toxic infinite scroll habit on TikTok
4 common myths about Narcan, the ‘antidote’ to opioid overdose
Why fatigue is so common in older adults
Sounding like an AI chatbot may hurt your credibility
Two alcohol recovery apps shared user data without their consent
Do magic tricks work on monkeys? Only if they have opposable thumbs like us.
ADHD patients face wildly different drug testing requirements
Social relationships are important to the health of aging adults
Do you never feel FOMO? Time to meet its twin, JOMO.
Gorillas like to scramble their brains by spinning around really fast
Seniors are struggling with chronic anxiety, but don’t seek treatment
Why childhood memories of smells are so powerful and emotional
How to cope with collective grief—and even turn it into action
Little kids drew their grim—and hopeful—reality of COVID
People use emojis to soften the blow of negative feelings
3 early spring cleaning ideas to get you out of hibernation mode
This is your brain on Christmas music
Police brutality is an unaddressed public health crisis in America
4-day work week shows big benefits for both workers and employers in UK
Teen girls and queer youth are facing a crisis of hopelessness, CDC finds
Citizen science is another great form of nature therapy
The important difference between postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression
Could letting go of perfection be the ultimate cleaning hack?
The DOJ is investigating an AI tool that could be hurting families in Pennsylvania
These fuzzy burrowers don’t need oxytocin to fall in love
The real reason people share so much fake news on social media
Common antidepressants may blunt both pain and enjoyment
Adolescent chimpanzees might be less impulsive than human teens
Building ChatGPT’s AI content filters devastated workers’ mental health, according to new report
Gender-affirming hormones can improve teens’ mental health and life satisfaction
Meet the college freshman who races a souped-up Chevy Blazer and studies psych
How to learn to not fear heights
Unclear regulations prevent telehealth from reaching its full potential
Toddlers may be wired to help their dog friends
Why our brains hear words and songs in random noise
Popular youth mental health service faces backlash after experimenting with AI-chatbot advice
Why it matters that humans and nature are growing apart
Understanding your emotions can help you manage your anxiety
A link to depression might be in your gut bacteria
As old people get sicker, assisted living facilities must adapt
4 visionaries on the history and future of psychedelic medicine
US soldiers might control weapons with their thoughts someday. Here’s why that’s complicated.
5 ways cheering for your favorite World Cup team improves your health
The most powerful health innovations of 2022
Some teenagers’ brains have been aging faster during the pandemic
Improve your focus by taking more breaks every day
Does playing devil’s advocate do more harm than good?
The CDC has surveyed teens on their health and behavior since the ’90s—but now some states are opting out
Slip of the tongue? It happens to all of us.
How sleep scientists helped people soothe their nightmares
Why we turn stars into constellations
LinkedIn’s recent social research reveals what helps get people jobs
PTSD found in 1 in 4 adults in Flint, Michigan, after water crisis
Anxiety screening is now recommended for all adults under 65
2022 Ig Nobel Prize winners include ducks in a row, constipated scorpions, ice cream, and more
Why you want to barf when you see something gross
New study highlights ketamine’s promise for treatment-resistant depression
Why do we love watching people defy death?
Common asthma medications may change brain matter, but don’t panic
A new generation of wearables may know when you’re stressed
A powerful combo of psilocybin and therapy might help people overcome alcohol use disorder
These psychologists found a better way to teach people to spot misinformation
Combining certain opioids and commonly prescribed antidepressants may increase the risk of overdose
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