Early puberty is becoming more common. Research shows it can change how girls are perceived, treated, and supported as they move through childhood.

Control isn't always aggressive. Learn the subtle red flags of financial abuse and steps to break free from an abuser.

For over a hundred years, the specter of a schizophrenia diagnosis has frightened patients and their families. Yet it confers no useful meaning for treatment or prognosis.

Political violence has been a persistent aspect of human history. In this article we address the main psychological factors leading to political extremism.

You are more than one thing. Research suggests that integrating different parts of yourself can boost creativity, resilience, and psychological flexibility.

Intense preoccupation, mood swings tied to a partner, and fear of loss can feel romantic—but they’re often signs of emotional ...

The recollections of a young offender illustrate how repeated family conflict shapes the way children learn to see the world.

A large body of evidence demonstrates the use of technology in schools is nuanced, with more downsides to technology use than most people expect.

Money is never simply money. It’s a mirror reflecting what you believe is possible, what you’ve unconsciously given away, what you’re ready to reclaim. If you feel stuck around money—undervaluing your ...

Avoiding honesty isn’t weakness—it’s the nervous system protecting belonging. When we learn to tolerate discomfort, ...

We recently had the opportunity to chat about pain psychology, her work in reducing chronic pain, and the future of personalized medicine and where pain psychology fits in. I hope you find that her ...

When something terrifying happens, your body does exactly what it’s wired to do: Your sympathetic nervous system flips on. Heart races, muscles tense, breathing becomes rapid and shallow. This ...