emotions
Why do holidays feel like they’re over before they even start?
People tend to reflexively assume that fun events – like vacations – will go by really quickly.
Don’t be rude to your doctor. It might kill you.
Dealing with rudeness can nudge you toward cognitive errors.
Falsely accused? Stay calm, because anger makes you look guilty
Anger and silence are the two worst reactions.
Research finds narcissists are not just self-absorbed, they’re also more likely to be aggressive
Participants with high levels of narcissism showed high levels of aggression, spreading gossip, bullying others, and more.
Evidence of an impending breakup may exist in speech patterns
Think you can hide your feelings pretty easily?
How gratitude makes you more attractive
Social interactions are important for building the strongest relationships.
Regret over a hookup doesn’t change our behavior
A study finds that sexual regret doesn't change how we behave in the future.
Is empathy always good?
Research has shown how important empathy is to relationships, but there are limits to its power.
It’s hard to scare people without a visual imagination
Next time you listen to scary campfire stories, sit with a friend who has aphantasia.
Smells connect to memories more than other senses
"The smell of fresh chopped parsley may evoke a grandmother's cooking, or a whiff of a cigar may evoke a grandfather's presence," says author.
Higher incomes tied to better emotional states — but there’s a catch
A study of 1.6 million people ties high incomes with more positive emotions and fewer negative ones, but only towards the self.
New wellness center lets guests cuddle with cows
Cow cuddling is getting ever more popular, but what's the science behind using animals for relaxation?
BDSM therapy: Are there therapeutic and relational benefits to being submissive?
In-depth research suggests BDSM practitioners can experience altered states of consciousness that can be therapeutic.
7 dimensions of depression, explained
From baboon hierarchies to the mind-gut connection, the path to defeating depression starts with understanding its causes.
Inspirational quotes from famous people on the autism spectrum
Words of wisdom from H.P. Lovecraft, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dr. Temple Grandin, Hannah Gadsby and more.
How the pandemic has affected mental health internet searches
Did America's collective mental health get worse (and then better) after the first COVID-19 lockdown?
How your social media data can become a ‘mental health X-ray’
In the future, you might voluntarily share your social media data with your psychiatrist to inform a more accurate diagnosis.
Study: Personal anecdotes are more effective at bridging divides than facts
Most people believe you can win an argument with facts - but when "facts" are so often subject to doubt, are personal experiences trusted more?
Money impacts happiness more than previously thought, study finds
A new study casts doubt on previous research showing that emotional well-being plateaus at an income of $75,000 per year.
Here’s how you know when someone’s lying to your face
When someone is lying to you personally, you may be able to see what they're doing.
Why it’s important to admit when you’re wrong
Psychologists point to specific reasons that make it hard for us to admit our wrongdoing.
Put on a happy face? “Deep acting” associated with improved work life
New research suggests you can't fake your emotional state to improve your work life — you have to feel it.
Sexual harassment claims from “non-stereotypical women” seen as less credible
A new study shows that beauty standards affect whether or not accusers are believed.
Study shatters the myth that BDSM is linked to early-life trauma
No, being interested in BDSM does not mean you had a traumatic childhood.
Pornography does not cause sexual violence, according to new research
A large-scale meta-analysis aims to disprove the notion that pornography consumption causes sexual aggression and violence.
Interventions in school years can prevent “deaths of despair”
While most of these deaths are driven by external factors, interventions can still help prevent them.