“Through simply touching, more directly than in any other way, we can transmit to each other something of the power of the life we have inside us.” — Frederick Buechner During a... Read more »
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) can drive people to constantly check social media to stay updated on others’ lives. This urge to stay connected can become compulsive, leading to problematic social media... Read more »
Have you ever hosted a dinner party where you did it all? I mean everything. You planned the menu, cooked every dish, greeted guests, refilled drinks, cleared plates, and did the dishes... Read more »
Social cues – those subtle, unspoken signals in conversation and body language – can feel like a mysterious language. They include things like facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and implied meanings... Read more »
It has to happen. Eventually, therapy—whether cognitive behavioral, psychoanalytic, or anything in between—will come to an end. Then, you’re on your own: You have to figure out for yourself what you’re feeling... Read more »
Many autistic women do mask their autism without even realizing it. In fact, “masking” – also known as camouflaging or pretending to be neurotypical – can be an unconscious behavior that autistic... Read more »
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is primarily known for its inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive symptoms. However, recent research and lived experience show that this is not the whole story. There are many traits of... Read more »
Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) is the anxiety that others are having rewarding experiences without you, often triggered by social media. Studying FoMO across cultures is important because its effects—on well-being, behavior,... Read more »
Most people have an aversion to injecting drugs, especially intravenously; it’s referred to as “the needle barrier.” For much of the 20th century, this aversion was a powerful deterrent to the use... Read more »
Masking autism involves hiding traits to blend into social environments—like forcing eye contact, mimicking others’ speech, or suppressing stimming. But it’s more than just “pretending to fit in.” Research shows autistic people... Read more »