August 26, 2026 - 00:16
The Kremlin is sending ‘mobilizers’ to psychology classes to help boost turnout in Russia’s electionsThe Kremlin is rolling out a new strategy to boost voter participation in Russia`s upcoming parliamentary elections, and it involves sending its so-called `mobilizers` to psychology classes. The...
August 25, 2026 - 00:58
ASU Counseling Training Center expands access to low-cost psychological assessmentsAppointments are now open for reduced-cost psychological assessments at Arizona State University`s Counseling Training Center, giving more community members access to diagnostic testing for autism...
August 24, 2026 - 12:33
Frontiers | The psychological pathways to maritime English motivation: need satisfaction, frustration, and learning outcomesA new study sheds light on what drives maritime students to learn English, revealing that the satisfaction of basic psychological needs plays a crucial role in their academic success. The research,...
August 23, 2026 - 05:27
How to Stop Starting Over Every Monday, According to PsychologistsMany people know the ritual all too well. The weekend ends, and with it comes a surge of determination. Monday becomes the launchpad for a strict diet, a new workout plan, or a promise to wake up...
August 22, 2026 - 22:12
How Sci-Fi Films Predicted AI's Psychological TollFor decades, science fiction has painted a grim picture of artificial intelligence. From HAL 9000`s cold logic to the replicants of Blade Runner, these stories warned that our creations would not...
August 21, 2026 - 20:25
Farewell to Summer and Playing With SandAs the last warm weekends of the season slip away, many families are making one final trip to the shore. And while the ice cream melts and the sunscreen runs low, there is a quieter magic happening...
August 21, 2026 - 13:01
Psychological factors determine maternal readiness to care for newbornsThe first days after childbirth bring immense physical and emotional upheaval. While most maternity wards now follow the rooming-in model, where mothers and newborns remain together continuously,...
August 20, 2026 - 09:59
Defense expert suggests Lindsay Clancy's health care providers missed warning signsA forensic psychiatrist who never treated Lindsay Clancy is now raising concerns that her health care team missed clear warning signs before the tragedy. The expert reviewed medical records showing...
August 19, 2026 - 23:03
Psychology says when people are hypocritical, they rarely think they’re better than everyone else—they’re just struggling with these 11 things that make their own standards hard to followHypocrisy gets a really bad reputation, and most of the time, we assume it comes from arrogance. Someone preaches patience and then loses their temper in traffic, or talks about honesty while...
August 19, 2026 - 13:43
Psychology says people who check the time on their phone instead of wearing a watch may experience time cuRecent observations in behavioral science suggest that the way we check the time might influence how we experience it. People who glance at their phone for the time often do so alongside other...
August 18, 2026 - 18:52
Gen Z Burnout Is a Workplace Story Not a Character FlawFor years, the standard advice for young professionals was simple: work hard, say yes to everything, and push through exhaustion until you earn your place. Gen Z is rejecting that script, but not...
August 17, 2026 - 04:36
Are We in an Era of "Joyless Decadence"?There is a new phrase making the rounds in cultural commentary: `joyless decadence.` It is a poetic way to describe the quiet, creeping unhappiness that settles over lives that look, from the...
August 15, 2026 - 20:59
Actions tend to hurt more in the short term, but over a lifetime people often dwell more on the chances they never took — a classic psychological finding that has survived several modern replication attempts, even if the effect isn't universal.A classic idea in psychology says that in the short run, we regret the things we did more than the things we did not do. But looking back over a lifetime, the pattern flips: people tend to dwell...
August 14, 2026 - 04:58
How ADHD Stimulant Medications Really WorkFor decades, doctors have prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but the exact way these drugs improve focus has remained somewhat unclear. A recent wave of...
August 13, 2026 - 14:33
Is It Better to Have a Lot of Casual Friends or a Few Close Ones?Friendships are integral to human health and well-being, yet we know very little about how people make friends. A new study from the University of Kansas suggests that the answer might depend on...
August 10, 2026 - 18:22
Palaces for the PeopleEvery so often, a book arrives that seems to speak directly to the moment we are living in. Eric Klinenberg`s `Palaces for the People` is exactly that kind of work. It is not just a study of urban...
August 9, 2026 - 10:14
"Why Won't You Initiate Sex More?"Some people complain that their partner rarely initiates sex. They wonder why their partner doesn`t initiate more. The better question might be, why are they so upset about this? For many couples,...
August 8, 2026 - 21:46
Elephant-Human Conflicts: Enabling Practical CoexistenceWhen a six-ton animal wanders into a village, the results can be devastating for both sides. Crops get destroyed, homes get damaged, and sometimes people get hurt. But the elephants also pay a...
August 8, 2026 - 08:22
I'm Not a President, but I Play One on TVIt is easy to believe that celebrities, such as actors, have the qualities of their on-stage images. This inference, while often wrong, is as prevalent as it is concerning. The line between a...
August 7, 2026 - 21:10
APA again delays decision on Jewish psychologists’ bid for ethnic association statusThe American Psychological Association has again delayed a decision on whether to grant formal recognition to the Association of Jewish Psychologists, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from...
August 6, 2026 - 18:30
Who Makes the Better Teacher: Humans or AI?A recent study on student teachers has added a fresh twist to the education technology debate. Instead of crowning a single winner, the research shows that AI and human mentors excel at different...
August 6, 2026 - 14:49
Neurodivergence, Autism, and SuicideFor years, suicide prevention has relied on a one-size-fits-all model. But that approach is failing a large group: neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and other cognitive...
August 5, 2026 - 20:18
Could You Fall in Love With an AI Chatbot?Romantic feelings for a chatbot used to sound like a plot from a sci-fi movie. Now, it is a real phenomenon with thousands of people reporting deep emotional attachments to AI companions....
August 4, 2026 - 19:50
We treat happiness as one thing, a good mood to maximise, but psychologists find it splits in two: the pleasant feeling of getting what you want, and the deeper sense that your life means something, and it is the second that lasts once the pleasure fadesWe tend to talk about happiness as if it were a single, simple goal: a good mood to chase and hold onto. But psychologists are increasingly drawing a sharp line between two very different...
August 4, 2026 - 11:03
Farewell Romeo and Juliet. Is digital tech killing old-fashioned love?The rapid rise of dating apps and adult content platforms has reshaped how people connect, but experts are starting to ask a difficult question: is digital technology quietly destroying the idea of...
August 3, 2026 - 18:22
Professors, Pressure, and PerceptionUniversity and college instructors today face a relentless combination of teaching loads, research expectations, administrative duties, and student mentorship. The result is a system that often...
August 3, 2026 - 08:18
'Snacks' That Go Way Beyond FoodIf you are stuck in the same old routine, it might be time to rethink what a snack really is. Forget the potato chips and the candy bars for a moment. There is a growing trend toward `snacks` that...
August 2, 2026 - 23:02
A Clinician's Field Guide to Vetting AI Mental Health ToolsClinicians are increasingly fielding questions from patients about AI-powered therapy bots, mood trackers, and crisis support tools. But the hype often outpaces the evidence. A new field guide...
July 31, 2026 - 12:46
Get What’s on the Inside OutIf you aren`t expressing your creativity, your passions, or your true voice, you are actively suppressing them. That might sound dramatic, but think about it. When you push down the things that...
July 30, 2026 - 17:14
DBT for All: Making Mental Health Skills More AccessibleA new self-help book is aiming to make the powerful, evidence-based techniques of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) more accessible to people who may not have access to a therapist. The book,...