Safety behaviors—sometimes called safety-seeking behaviors—are actions people take to reduce anxiety in situations they expect will go badly. They’re not usually harmful on their face, but it’s how and why we use... Read more »
Early peer struggles—like bullying, rejection, or social isolation—can leave lasting emotional scars. When these difficulties persist through childhood and adolescence, they significantly increase the risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood, shaping... Read more »
Zhang, Y., Hedley, F. E., Zhang, R.-Y., & Jin, J. (2025). Toward quantitative cognitive–behavioral modeling of psychopathology: An active inference account of social anxiety disorder. Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, 134(4), 363–388. https://doi.org/10.1037/abn0000972... Read more »
Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or erratically, lack access to high-quality... Read more »
Repetitive behaviors are a core part of autistic life, but they are often misunderstood. If you find yourself flapping your hands when excited or repeating favorite movie lines for comfort, you’re not... Read more »
Young children see their parents as their greatest role models. They seek the approval of their parents and want to be like their parents in as many ways as possible. They notice... Read more »