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October 6, 2026 - 13:45
Psychology says people who reread every work email before sending it may fear more than mistakes: Why the need to check, edit, and reread a simple message can be linked to anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of being judgedWe all know someone who finishes writing a short, harmless email and then reads it again. And again. They swap one word, change it back, and hover over the send button while imagining every...
October 5, 2026 - 22:02
Why Children Build Secret Hiding Places at HomeA blanket over two chairs. A space behind the sofa. A gap at the back of a wardrobe. Most parents have watched a child disappear into one of these improvised dens, sometimes for hours at a time....
October 5, 2026 - 09:48
Study Links Unequal Parenting to Internet Addiction in Chinese TeensA new study has found that adolescents who believe their parents treat them differently from their siblings may face a higher risk of internet addiction. The research, conducted among Chinese...
October 4, 2026 - 19:25
What Yoga Can Teach Us About Listening to OurselvesMany people step onto a yoga mat expecting a workout. They find something else instead. Between the postures and the breath, a quieter experience often appears. Practitioners describe it as a...
October 4, 2026 - 06:15
Psychology says people who let these 6 things go unanswered tend to be calmer than the people who respond to everythingStaying calm in a noisy world often looks like doing nothing. Psychology suggests it is actually a skill. People who remain steady under pressure tend to share one habit: they choose not to answer...
October 3, 2026 - 17:54
How a New Film Shows the Legal System Failing Trauma SurvivorsA new film starring Cynthia Erivo offers a sharp look at the way sexual assault cases move through the courts, and at the painful gap between what trauma actually does to a person and what the law...
October 3, 2026 - 11:35
Using Theater and Psychology to Help Homeless YouthAt Larkin Street Youth Services, a Northeastern psychology and theater student used theater workshops to support homeless youth. The student combined two fields that often sit apart. Psychology...
October 2, 2026 - 22:21
The AI Chatbots That Tech Companies Are Aggressively Pushing to Billions of Users Appear to Be Causing Serious Psychological Harms, New Research FindsThe aggressive push by technology companies to bring AI chatbots to billions of users may be causing serious psychological damage, according to a new paper. The research argues that extensive use...
October 2, 2026 - 00:49
Understanding the Psychology of Trading DecisionsA recent report sheds light on how psychological factors influence trading decisions. It suggests that investor success is not solely determined by market information but heavily relies on...
October 1, 2026 - 02:39
Why You Keep Rearranging Your Living Room, According to PsychologistsThere is a name for that `spending spiral` feeling. Psychologists call it the `fresh start effect.` It happens when you feel a sudden urge to change your surroundings, often after a stressful...
September 30, 2026 - 05:24
Three Habits of Healthy Distrust That Make You Harder to ManipulatePeople who are difficult to manipulate are not necessarily suspicious or cynical by nature. According to a psychologist, they simply practice a few habits of healthy distrust that protect them from...
September 29, 2026 - 22:52
Weapons worsen psychological harm in survivors of intimate partner violence, study findsNew research indicates that the involvement of guns or other weapons in intimate partner violence significantly raises the risk of severe mental health issues for women. The study found that when...
September 29, 2026 - 07:09
The Psychology Behind Why Travelers Seek Out Dark Tourism SitesTravelers increasingly visit locations tied to death, violence and tragedy. From murder houses to disaster zones, this form of travel known as dark tourism draws millions of people each year....
September 28, 2026 - 18:51
The Hidden Toll of Masking ADHD Symptoms Every DayADHD is not only about fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness. It is also about the quiet effort adults put into hiding those symptoms as they move through work, school and...
September 28, 2026 - 11:43
Barbour Community Health psychologist wins statewide award for school-based mental health workThe West Virginia Psychological Association has recognized Dr. Casey Jo Cottrill of Barbour Community Health Association with its 2026 Early Career Citizen Psychologist award. The honor highlights...
September 27, 2026 - 17:44
People with higher autistic traits tend to avoid positive relationship-maintenance tacticsNew research suggests that individuals with higher levels of autistic-like traits may be less likely to use positive behaviors that help sustain romantic relationships. The study found that these...
September 27, 2026 - 01:00
Why the Department of War Has Issues With Effective AltruismThe global race for artificial intelligence is fueled by zero-sum thinking, probability neglect, and other cognitive biases, according to recent analysis. These mental shortcuts shape how...
September 26, 2026 - 07:20
Unabomber Screenwriters Discuss the Dark Psychology Behind New FilmThe new film Unabomber takes a deep look into the formative years of Ted Kaczynski, focusing specifically on his time at Harvard University. The screenwriters recently spoke about the challenges of...
September 25, 2026 - 21:11
Owner of Sober-Living Home Where Presley Gerber Died Was Once Denied Psychology Registration Over Drug ConvictionsThe operator of the sober-living facility where Presley Gerber died was previously denied a psychology registration due to drug-related convictions, according to records. The founder of the Santa...
September 25, 2026 - 10:33
How King Chan plans to mainstream mental-health solutions in highly stressed Hong KongKing Chan, a postgraduate student in clinical psychology, is working to make mental health support more accessible across Hong Kong. He is one of five recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative,...
September 24, 2026 - 17:37
Local psychologists say social media, AI effects are showing up among Norfolk studentsEducators and mental health professionals in Norfolk report a growing concern about how social media, smartphones and artificial intelligence are affecting students. During a Wednesday discussion,...
September 24, 2026 - 02:53
What Helps Employees Succeed After an Internal MoveA new study examines what helps employees succeed after an internal move. I translate one finding into practical ideas for strengthening the transition. Internal mobility is often treated as a...
September 23, 2026 - 04:02
Why the Fed Needs to Manage Expectations as Much as Interest RatesIf the Federal Reserve really wants to control inflation, it first needs to control people`s expectations. Central bankers can adjust interest rates and tweak balance sheets, but those tools only...
September 22, 2026 - 07:04
Psychology says building true self-confidence in life has a lot to do with how you take care of your physiConfidence shapes how people move through the world, affecting decisions at work, relationships, and personal goals. While many assume self-assurance comes from achievements or praise, psychology...
September 21, 2026 - 21:37
Rothfuss family gives $10 million to UK, psychology department to bear family nameThe University of Kentucky will rename its Department of Psychology following a $10 million donation from Rick and Cathie Rothfuss. The contribution stands as one of the largest single gifts ever...
September 21, 2026 - 14:25
Psychology says finding life’s purpose requires active engagement, trial and error, and evaluation of expeThe search for meaning in life is not a passive discovery but an ongoing process shaped by action, experimentation, and honest self review. As society changes, people increasingly look for...
September 20, 2026 - 23:30
Moral Leadership in the Military and the Psychological Health of Service MembersIt has recently been reported that President Trump and Secretary of War Hegseth disparaged the mental health concerns, including suicide attempts, expressed by the sailors serving aboard the USS...
September 20, 2026 - 06:52
Exposure to conspiratorial narratives about governments and corporations reduced perceived distributive justice — merit, equality, and need — in experiments in the U.S. and China, with institutional distrust as the mediating pathwayNew research reveals that believing in conspiracy theories directly reduces people`s faith in societal fairness, eroding the perception that resources are distributed based on merit, equality, or...
September 19, 2026 - 23:06
New Platform Lets Researchers Build Studies Without Writing CodeA psychology study that once took five or six weeks to build can now be created in less than an hour. Jacob Oliveira, a Ph.D. student in the School of Psychology, developed the new tool by aiming...
September 19, 2026 - 14:51
Why Parents Ask for Baby Name Ideas and Then Ignore ThemThe baby-name group chat can become a surprisingly serious place. Friends send lists, relatives push family names, and coworkers offer suggestions nobody asked for. Yet when the birth certificate...