Psychology

A Personal Perspective: Gratitude is good for us—but that doesn't always mean it's easy to practice.

Managing the holiday tightrope and expectations about religion.

Personal Perspective: Control is, by definition, exerting authority over, curbing, and constraining, and when allowed to go unchecked, it exerts a throttling effect on life.

Research has shown that obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for depression, anxiety, and, more importantly, cognitive decline and dementia.

Psychobiograhy's resurgence points to a once and future discipline across cultures.

It's possible to maintain your sense of identity while still building something meaningful with your partner.

To begin reaping the benefits of dream journaling, you need nothing more than a couple of basic items that are, most likely, already in your house.

Remember that what you feel is not who you are.

Bible studies significantly influence the way children process, interpret and explain the everyday narratives they encounter outside of the religious environment.

Personal Perspective: I dream of becoming a mental health influencer, but I'm afraid my workplace may see the content and let me go.

How separating trash from treasure promotes well-being.

Childhood milestones aren’t just about walking and talking—emotional and social development matter, too. Learn how to spot issues early and support your child’s growth.

Are you someone who excels outwardly while inwardly battling anxiety? This may be a sign of high-functioning anxiety.

A Personal Perspective: What I learned when I approached my "holiday blahs" the same way I approached writer's block.

Practicing mindfulness has been shown to lower stress and improve concentration and memory. Learn how to practice during the course of your daily work without requiring more time.

Insomnia is a growing social and cultural phenomenon. If it plagues you, there's a lot you can do—including this simple, overlooked hack—to successfully achieve better rest.

Marriages sometimes end. When they do, children can be severely impacted. Here are 7 ideas to help make it a little easier for them to cope with this shift in their lives.

Facing the holidays without my deceased husband terrified me. Old coping skills along with data and ideas from two psychologists led me to revise my perspectives and behaviors.

The holidays can be a challenge for those in eating disorder recovery, but there are ways to navigate the season with peace, humor, and self-compassion.

Personal Perspective: We train ourselves to ignore pleasant interactions and promising outcomes and focus on anticipating worst-case scenarios—much to our detriment.

Setting boundaries is a powerful act of self-respect, but what happens when someone repeatedly crosses the line?

What if the end of your relationship doesn’t come with a dramatic fight or a breakup text but instead arrives in the form of silent withdrawal?

Recent gold-standard studies of antidepressant withdrawal flag misdiagnosis, confounding, and rushed tapering as ongoing concerns.

Searching for the 'ick' is sabotaging potentially fulfilling relationships.

Do you and your partner simply go through the motions together? Here's how to tell if you're in a loveless relationship.

A new study seems to suggest AI can compose better poetry than humans, but the truth is somewhat more complicated.

While fun, the holidays can also be challenging for young children as their routines are eroded. By following these simple steps, families can navigate the season more smoothly.

Emotion dysregulation has been identified in research as a transdiagnostic risk factor for mental ill-health, including depression and anxiety.

We all likely want our children to be more honest. Some recent research assesses the effectiveness of different ways of doing so.

Don't despair at your child's seasonal transformation into Veruca Salt. Help them find their inner Tiny Tim, overflowing with gratitude and loving appreciation all year long.