As a new dog owner I’ve noticed two common dynamics when dogs meet each other on a walk. Some dogs will become either very excited or upset about the other dog and... Read more »
How hidden personality traits and difficulties with emotions intertwine to shape mental health. Key Points Machiavellianism—strategic coldness and manipulation—was strongly tied to higher anxiety and stress. Narcissism predicted stress but showed weaker... Read more »
My grandmother was born in 1939, at the brink of World War II, when Korea was still occupied by Japan. She grew up with fighter planes flying overhead in the Korean countryside,... Read more »
A fresh experiment reveals how the mind’s ability to connect emotional dots may underlie depression, alexithymia, and autism traits. Key Points A new task shows that people vary in how well they... Read more »
If you’ve ever read What to Expect When You’re Expecting, you’ll know how reassuring it is to have a clear, compassionate guide during life’s biggest transitions. But what about the opposite end... Read more »
Many adults with ADHD find the workplace especially challenging. Difficulties with organization, prioritization, time management, and focus can make everyday tasks more stressful and sometimes lead to misunderstandings with colleagues or managers.... Read more »
What’s being referred to as “Shrekking” on social media may seem a little ogre the top. It’s the practice of purposely dating down—meaning dating someone whom you consider below your standards—so that... Read more »
Can a computer program teach the depressed brain to pick up emotional cues – and does that shift ease the weight of depression? Key Points People with depression often struggle to recognize... Read more »
How well we do in love and life depends on our conditioned responses to pain, distress, and discomfort, and whether we blame, deny, and avoid or try to improve and grow. Blame,... Read more »
Can the way we process emotions change how we literally see the world? Key Points Rumination makes attention zoom in on details, at the expense of the bigger picture. Acceptance helps loosen... Read more »