A recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences provides evidence that believing words cause lasting psychological harm is linked to worse mental health. The research suggests this belief also tends to align with progressive political views.
You finish a piece of work, take a step back, and wonder, did that make a difference?
It’s a familiar reflection, wanting to know how your effort was experienced and whether anything you did stood out.
Asking for feedback about your work can feel uncomfortable. The question may be simple yet carry
A recent study published in Collabra: Psychology suggests that crying does not universally improve a person’s mood. Instead, the emotional aftermath of shedding tears depends almost entirely on the specific reasons behind the crying episode.
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits may go hand in hand with greater psychological distress. Interestingly, focusing
People who experience fleeting moments of grandiose or vulnerable narcissism also report specific perfectionistic thoughts, according to new research. The study highlights how these two personality traits are closely intertwined in our daily, real-time experiences.
The director of Duke University’s Mind & Culture Lab conducts research that sits at the intersection of culture, development, and cognition.
A new clinical trial directly compares MDMA with its chemical relative MDA for the first time. The results reveal how slight molecular differences can dramatically alter the duration, visual intensity, and adverse effects of psychoactive drugs.
Researchers have developed a new method for creating emotional images using artificial intelligence. The resulting pictures successfully trigger specific feelings and offer a highly customizable alternative to the outdated photographs traditionally used in psychological experiments.
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-44452-1 :Cat-PS
If your dating profile reads like a shopping list, you might be sabotaging your success. New psychological research reveals why listing your best qualities backfires, and how using simple storytelling can dramatically improve your chances of connection.
