Various Psychology
A collection of diverse psychological research and behavioral studies.
Level 1
Gratitude helps break the cycle of always wanting more
Gratitude explains why new gains fade and complaints rise.
videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
Virtual avatars rewire body perception and ease trauma through brain plasticity
When people use virtual reality (VR) to embody avatars, such as taller, younger, or more muscular versions of themselves, their…
videoExpedition 33 : a life experience game – ending, analysis, official music
Most games entertain. A few linger. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the rare aesthetic literacy game that reframes how you…
We create a false self in early life to meet external expectations and cope with childhood experiences – James Hollis
James Hollis explores the psychological and spiritual upheaval of midlife as a necessary and meaningful rite of passage. Drawing from…
videoUnderstanding women’s menstrual cycles: how hormones impact mood and behavior
A menstrual cycle typically lasts 28-32 days, this varies among women.Day 1 is the first day of bleeding, lasting 3-7…
Thinking fast and slow shows why we misjudge risk
Thinking fast and slow explains why we trust vivid stories, framing, and first impressions too easily. Kahneman's work changed economics, but it does not prove that every intuitive judgment is wrong.
Level 2
Accept, grow, serve: a psychologist’s three-step guide to optimal living
The piece is an opinion essay grounded in the author’s clinical experience and spiritual reflection; it cites no peer-reviewed studies.…
Understanding emotional overreactions as echoes of past trauma improves adult communication
Emotional reactions in adult relationships can be disproportionate because they are linked to unresolved childhood trauma rather than the current…
Parenting in childhood predicts personality in early adulthood
Affectionate parenting shapes openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness in adulthood A longitudinal twin study following 2,232 British twins from childhood to…
Men’s mental health: care gaps and suicide risk in U.S. data
National U.S. surveys show that mental illness is common among men, that men who have a mental illness are less likely than women in the same situation to use mental health services, and that suicide deaths fall very heavily on males. Cultural pressure to stay tough and stoic is often discussed as one possible barrier to opening up and getting treatment, but the NIMH and CDC summaries cited here do not test or quantify that explanation.
The Peak-End Rule explains why we judge relationships by their most intense moments and how they end
The peak-end rule of love explains why we judge relationships by their most intense moments and how they end, ignoring the average of our daily life together.
Personal growth leads to spiritual awakening by expanding awareness beyond the ego
Developmental awakening maps the journey from ego to awareness. Learn how personal growth expands your perspective and leads to a spiritual waking up.
Level 3
New Yorkers seek quick comfort from psychics when traditional therapy feels slow
Some New Yorkers frustrated by the price, waiting lists, and emotional work required in conventional talk-therapy are turning instead to…
Gamified app helps reduce depression by breaking ruminative thought loops
A new gamified app reduces depression by speeding up thought progression and breaking ruminative loops, a clinical trial finds.
ChatGPT helped this person through trauma and life changes better than human therapists
After struggling with human therapists, Crystal turned to ChatGPT for therapy. The AI helped her address trauma, navigate relationships, and…
Why people who feel misunderstood are often more resilient
The article discusses how people who are often misunderstood may actually possess a valuable trait: complexity. This trait involves the…
Finding meaning when life seems nonsensical
Life often feels chaotic and devoid of inherent meaning, but embracing uncertainty and accepting that not everything has a clear…
A larger-than-usual brain network may raise the risk of depression
A new study has identified that the frontostriatal salience network, a brain region tied to reward processing and external stimuli…