You know that lump in your throat before tears fall, or the quickened heartbeat before speaking up in a meeting? Our bodies often broadcast emotions before our minds translate them. Yet most... Read more »
A new study maps the tangled connections between physical and mental health in autistic adults—revealing challenges that ripple far beyond the doctor’s office. Key Points Autistic adults face higher rates of both... Read more »
Seventeen-year-old Marina walked down a crowded street in her hometown. Soon to be a senior in high school, she found herself surrounded by college students who had just returned for the fall... Read more »
We now live in a world where previously unimaginable weight loss outcomes are becoming routine. Thanks to GLP-1 medicines such as Wegovy and Zepbound, physical changes previously seen only through bariatric surgery... Read more »
MacVittie, A., Kochanowska, E., Kam, J. W. Y., Allen, L., Mills, C., & Wormwood, J. B. (2025). Momentary awareness of body sensations is associated with concurrent affective experience. Emotion, 25(3), 571–587. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001428 Key Takeaways... Read more »
The morning I didn’t recognize myself in the mirror wasn’t dramatic. There was no memorable moment of revelation—just a quiet disconnection from the tired eyes staring back at me. Who was this... Read more »
Content viewed on social media often showcases idealized body standards, leading to increased body dissatisfaction and self-comparison. This exposure negatively impacts body image, resulting in reduced self-esteem and increased psychological distress among... Read more »
Time perception is an important human skill that allows us to coordinate our actions and anticipate unfolding events. Accurate perception of time is particularly important in tasks that require precise physical actions... Read more »
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk argues that traumatic experiences can disconnect the mind and body. The mind might try to bury trauma to protect us, but the... Read more »
Written By Erica Marshall-Lee, Ph.D., ABPP, Sheethal D. Reddy, Ph.D., and Desiree Frain, Psy.D., on behalf of the Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates As an African-descended woman, I (EML) have heard it all... Read more »