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
Skip the blame and invite dialogue: simple language shifts that build kids’ emotional intelligence
Good emotional intelligence starts with how adults talk to children. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Julia DiGangi says three everyday phrases undermine…
Mentally stimulating jobs may reduce dementia risk
Cognitively demanding jobs in midlife reduce dementia risk Individuals engaged in cognitively demanding occupations between the ages of 30 and…
Pretty privilege, hallo effect: Being pretty brings help and chances, but also bias and risks
Pretty privilege is the idea that people seen as more attractive receive easier help, warmer reactions, and better chances in…
The best way to quiet your mind: reduce multitasking
Multitasking creates cognitive fatigue and reduces focus. Research shows task switching incurs measurable costs, and phone interruptions fragment attention. Reducing multitasking and creating distance from devices helps quiet the mind and improve concentration.
Bad sleep and frequent napping are linked to feeling disconnected from reality
A study on female university students found that poor sleep efficiency and frequent daytime naps significantly increase the risk of…
Staying awake too long can cause hallucinations and psychotic-like symptoms
A systematic review of 21 studies on sleep deprivation shows that going without sleep for extended periods causes visual, auditory,…
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…