Psychology

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who tries to balance the needs of her divorced parents — but often ends up in tears.

A sample of articles on statistical models, post publication, replication, and much more.

Explore the traits of an overgiver and learn how giving too much can affect your relationships and health.

Why do we make unoptimized choices? Explore the affective trade-offs we make, such as trading pain for certainty or better outcomes for agency.

Key creativity lesson: Instead of thinking harder, see the problem in a new way.

We often dream of people we know—with a twist. The familiar faces that appear in unfamiliar ways offer us three ways to improve waking-time relationships.

When driven by ego, we can become arrogant, belligerent, entitled, and controlling. Yet we can learn to reduce our ego and cultivate authentic love.

Holidays with family and friends? Time to clean house and get rid of emotional clutter.

Belly hugs—skin-to-skin, belly-to-belly breathing—calm the nervous system and restore connection. This simple, wordless practice softens conflict and deepens intimacy.

Would everything be OK if you could just get control of your life? Think again. Maybe the concept of control is the problem.

We tend to think of liking and wanting as the same thing. We want what (and who) we like—and vice versa. But what happens when liking and wanting get disconnected instead?

Do you want to shift your career in some bigger way but feel that you are too busy to do so right now? Be a baby and do this instead.

Personal Perspective: It's easy to fall into habits that serve no purpose. The thrill from breaking even one tired, old habit can lead to a string of good decisions.

Why sex offender registries succeed or fail depends on psychology, culture, and assessment, not fear or public exposure.

A recurring dream that brings you back to a previous experience, response, or conclusion might point you to good decision-making.

The best toys do more than entertain; they support brain development, problem-solving, emotional growth, and meaningful moments with parents.

Violence against Jewish people has been on the rise around the globe. A new project, "On Being Jewish Now," aims to become a platform for collective healing.

Separate fact from fiction when it comes to reinventing yourself.

Three ways to start living in accordance with the fact that you matter.

Many conflicts stem from two instinctive reactions: distancing and destructiveness. Understanding these patterns is often the first step toward lasting repair.

If you can’t stop thinking about food, it’s not a failure of willpower. Food noise is driven by biology, and it can be turned down.

A Personal Perspective: A source of joy and creativity is all around you, and all you have to do is look for it.

Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ourselves to idealised content can hurt us.

Midlife romantic relationships often falter as biological change, accumulated responsibilities, and outdated emotional contracts collide.

A major review in Frontiers in Science highlights how tackling unsustainable food systems-reflected by our changing food environment-is urgent for both health and climate.

The week after the autumn clock change is associated with a reduction in demand for NHS services for sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, and psychiatric conditions in England, finds a study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

Depression and anxiety may heighten cardiovascular disease risk through chronic stress pathways in the brain and body.

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