Joy is a state, not an emotion. Despair may consume every aspect of our thoughts and emotions, but joy exists, waiting for us ...

Quiet isn’t always calming. Predictability often matters more than silence for sensory comfort, especially in autism and ADHD ...

Worry and fret can literally make you sick. The latest study shows that confiding in your partner can be a boost not just to ...

Creativity thrives when others finally “see” your idea. External validation, captured in "the videmus moment". may be the ...

A recent trend extolls the virtues of going analog in a world increasingly driven by technology. The roots of this movement ...

Practical ways to plan study time, sustain attention, check comprehension, and strengthen memory—so effort leads to more ...

A few years ago, while I was pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of Sydney, the philosopher Liam Kofi Bright wrote a ...

Using large-scale longitudinal data, we unpack what actually changes when people enter (or leave) romantic relationships.

Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others.

Unhappy marriages don’t cause infidelity — being unfaithful does. This distinction matters more than most people (and some ...

Self-esteem isn’t a verdict on your worth. It’s a social signal. Here's how to recalibrate it, compare smarter, and build ...

Losing a pet can be as painful as losing a loved one. Understanding the clinical relevance of this bond, even before loss ...