Remembering what was said in a conversation can be considered an indication of how much we care about the people we talk to. As such, remembering conversations helps us maintain our romantic... Read more »
The way teenagers use their smartphones changes dramatically throughout high school, according to a new study that sheds light on the mental health and behavioral factors shaping their screen habits. While most... Read more »
We often think of trauma as something tied to war, natural disasters, or violent events. But for many people, trauma shows up in a quieter place: the exam room. Whether you’re undergoing... Read more »
Some suspiciousness is healthy. If we get a text, for example, we may resent the intrusion and question its legitimacy. What do they want? Access to an account? Our money? Too much... Read more »
Interneurons (also known as relay neurons) are specialized nerve cells that primarily serve as connectors within the central nervous system (CNS). Their unique role is to facilitate communication between other neurons. Their... Read more »
We admire success. But what happens when it becomes a mask for pain? For many high achievers, success is not a celebration. It is a compulsion. No matter how many accolades they... Read more »
Have you ever found yourself constantly worrying about your relationship, needing constant reassurance, or feeling intensely afraid your partner might leave? These feelings are common signs of something called anxious attachment –... Read more »
Like many of my peer contributors to Psychology Today, I bathe regularly. Of course, I bathe mindfully and with intention, if not outright compulsion. Now that I have your attention: While I... Read more »
Feeling jealous in a relationship is often seen as a warning sign—or a sign of how much you care. But what happens when jealousy doesn’t just stir up anger or love, but... Read more »
When bullying severs one’s belonging at work, the pain is intense and prolonged, activating the same parts of the brain as physical injury (Williams, 2001). However, because the wounds don’t bruise or... Read more »