Making friends as an adult is hard enough, and adding social anxiety can make it feel almost impossible. If you struggle with social anxiety, you might worry what others think, fear saying... Read more »
When anxiety goes unaddressed, it doesn’t just fade—it often transforms into depression. Whether you’re raising a child, navigating your teen’s struggles, or managing your emotional health, recognizing the signs of this quiet... Read more »
Garber, J., Chavira, D. A., Adam, E. K., Craske, M. G., McMahon, T., Williams, A., Abitante, G., Lanser, I., Pashtunyar, D. S., Chen, S., & Zinbarg, R. (2025). A randomized controlled trial... Read more »
Studying ADHD and autism together is crucial because they frequently overlap, with ADHD affecting roughly 28% of autistic individuals. Their combination complicates social functioning, intervention responses, and outcomes. Understanding how ADHD modifies... Read more »
Imagine these scenarios: A friend makes a comment that upsets you. A colleague takes credit for your work. A trusted health care provider is leaving town. You catch your kid lying and... Read more »
Theeuwes, J., & van Moorselaar, D. (2025). Learning to suppress what I fear.Emotion, 25(3), 782–786. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001433 Key Takeaways Focus: This study investigates whether attentional biases toward fear-inducing stimuli can be reduced through... Read more »
In today’s fast-paced, hustle-driven culture, the idea of taking a “mental health day” has become increasingly accepted and even encouraged. Employers are beginning to recognize the toll chronic stress and emotional fatigue... Read more »
A-level Psychology requires a solid foundation in GCSE-level mathematics, focusing on data handling, statistical calculations, graphical representation, and understanding statistical tests, all applied within psychological research contexts. Key Takeaways Minimum Assessment Weighting:... Read more »
Given the state of the world, many of my clients and friends are struggling to find joy—or even hope. Take Jim, for example. He’d been feeling down and “blah,” so he decided... Read more »
ADHD hyperfixation is not an official diagnostic term, but it’s a common phenomenon reported by many people with ADHD. It describes a state of intense and prolonged engagement with a particular item,... Read more »