Boredom often points to something deeper. Underlying it, there can be a range of emotions, like loneliness, fear, anger, or sadness. You might be hungry for connection. You might crave creative ...

Julia B. Linares-Roake explores how people navigate the muddiness of living with dogs from their point of view as we over-control how they play and express their "dogness." ...

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is one of today's best science fiction books. While much of the science and math is great, it falls a bit when it comes to evolution.

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, ...

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.

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