mental health
The American Psychological Association recently released guidelines for treating boys and men. Men aren’t happy about it.
Also, don’t offer screen-time as a reward for good behavior.
While the first child improves parents’ mental health, a second child does not.
Researchers discover whether genes or social interaction shape personality.
How mutual admiration was torn asunder by the sex drive: Freud, Jung and the schism at the heart of psychoanalysis.
Remaining mentally active slows dementia’s symptoms, if not its progress.
America might be in the throes of a loneliness epidemic, but cultivating wisdom can help.
Researchers have changed their tune on how the disorders develop.
About a quarter of victims’ lost time was avoidable.
The billionaire entrepreneur predicts the rise of technology will soon force society to rethink the modern work week.
Childhood trauma can affect a child’s brain in dramatic ways for the rest of their lives.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is updated for the 21st century in a new study.
You can incorporate these science-backed activities into your evening routine tonight.
Who would have thought that endlessly comparing your life to others would make you feel bad?
The first list of antidepressant food scores restructures the “standard” American diet.
Researchers find out why some people believe utter BS.
Schadenfreude is a common feeling, but not all of it is the same.
It’s not just a case of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Bishop Jahwar saw first-hand that prison often doesn’t work as intended.
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Is the appendix a useless organ, an immune system benefactor, a Parkinson’s disease instigator, or all of the above?
Pleasure is not just about experiencing an enjoyable moment. It also involves anticipation – a connection between one’s present and future selves.
They’re at a higher risk for depression, weekend binge drinking, and unnecessary dieting.
In a study that might enable earlier diagnosis, neuroscientists find abnormal brain connections that can predict onset of psychotic episodes.
More research is needed into people who experience “high functioning after depression.”
Culture determines how mental illness or aberrant mental behavior is viewed and dealt with.
Beyond trigger warnings and safe spaces lies an entire population that espouses victimhood in all walks of life.
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Did you know? Looped music has been used a means of torture.
Meditation with a mystical edge? Don’t knock magick ’til you’ve tried it.
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Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming.
A joint study from U.S. and U.K. universities shows promising results in reducing the rate of cognitive decline.