It is now almost common sense to say that social media affects how people feel about their appearance. We scroll through edited faces, idealized bodies, cosmetic transformations, fitness routines, and carefully staged... Read more »
There’s a common trope in martial arts movies that depicts a wizened and sage old master tutoring some young tiger on their way to defeat a bad person and thus support the... Read more »
Key Points Social anxiety and self-consciousness appear identical on the surface but impact long-term relational health differently. A new longitudinal study reveals that the social impairments caused by social anxiety naturally diminish... Read more »
Co-authored by Nick Lane. This post is part two of a three-part series. “Men are only after one thing.” “There are no good women left.” “All marriages are doomed to fail.” These... Read more »
There is a lot of concern about the impact of social media on the kind of information that people encounter that shapes their beliefs about the world. Misinformation about science and politics... Read more »
As a clinical psychologist and avid cultural observer of trends, I am fascinated by the recent uptick in interest in NeeDoh toys. These squishy toys (shaped like balls or cubes) come in... Read more »
I’m a mom. And I’ve been exhausted for years. Not just from the physical caregiving work—though that’s real—but also from the nonstop pressure to manage emotions and futures, with the uneasy sense... Read more »
Social anxiety often feels like a locked door, but new research suggests the key is held by other people. Imagine standing at the edge of a party or a work meeting. Your... Read more »
Does Social Media Cause Anxiety? New Study From The University of Manchester Challenges Common Fears
For years, parents and teachers have worried that scrolling through feeds and playing video games is the primary cause of the rising mental health crisis among young people. You might feel a... Read more »
If there’s one finding in the psychological literature that warrants your most urgent attention, I’d argue that this is it: Social relationships are our most powerful psychological currency; they are the key... Read more »