
Election Grief Is Real. Here’s How to Cope
Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results
Election Grief Is Real. Here’s How to Cope
Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results
Why People Procrastinate, and How to Overcome It
To stop putting off tasks, think about the positive
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The ‘Fight or Flight’ Idea Misses the Beauty of What the Brain Really Does
The brain’s primary job is to reduce uncertainty in an ever changing world
Parasocial Relationships Can Tell Us a Lot about the Social Brain
People can form surprisingly strong bonds with others—even when that tie is one-sided
When Dogs Smell Your Stress, They Act Sad
Dogs can smell when people are stressed, and it seems to make them feel downhearted
The Trump Assassination Attempt Caused Psychological Distress and Fueled Polarization
Political violence has a different effect on people today than it did in the past because of social media and extreme partisanship
How Much Do Our Thoughts Shape Our Health?
The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways
People Keep Secrets Because They Overestimate Harsh Judgments
Research suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others
How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children
Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly
Do Animals Cry When They’re Sad?
Humans may be the only animals that weep, but other species appear to tear up for different reasons
Anger Can Help You Meet Your Goals
This emotion can push people to overcome obstacles, though results are best when people keep their long-term aims in mind
What Taylor Swift Conspiracies Reveal, According to Science
Yes, conspiracy narratives are everywhere. But it’s not as bad as you think