Why We Become So Attached to Our Belongings
Low emotional security can intensify our relationships to our belongings
Stories by Francine Russo
Loneliness Can Be Toxic
Isolation from others can lead to a range of illnesses and even premature death. New science is probing causes and solutions to the problem of social disconnection
Sexual Assault May Trigger Involuntary Paralysis
“Tonic immobility” hinders the ability to fight and is linked to high rates of depression and PTSD
Older Kids Are More Likely to Confess to Bad Deeds
Children first learn to cover for their naughty behavior, but learn to take responsibility as they get older
Transgender Kids: What Does It Take to Help Them Thrive?
A debate is growing among experts over how to meet their urgent needs
Where Transgender Is No Longer a Diagnosis
Denmark becomes the first country to declassify it as a mental disorder
Should You Intervene in a Bias Attack?
Experts offer tips on how to respond to harassment without putting yourself or others in harm’s way
Shock and Loss for the Losing Side: How to Heal, Individually and Together
In the wake of the election a psychologist offers solace to those feeling shock, grief or dread
Anatomy of an Intervention
A research-based way to improve life and reduce depression among people caring for loved ones with dementia
The Caregiver's Conundrum
Tens of millions of people minister to a loved one on a full- or part-time basis, often putting their own lives on hold. Now researchers are finding ways to help them care for others without losing themselves
Mom, I'm Joey, Not Jennie!
Why we call our nearest and dearest by the wrong name
Debate Grows over How to Meet the Needs of Transgender Kids
What does it take to help them thrive?
Coming Out Trans: 1 Man's Experience
A 22-year-old shares some of the hard lessons he has learned
Is There Something Unique about the Transgender Brain?
Imaging studies and other research suggest that there is a biological basis for transgender identity
Awe Has Social Value
Feeling awestruck shifts our mindset toward the greater good
Like Humans, Apes Are Susceptible to Spin
Our preference for positive framing may be hardwired
Picky Eaters Are Not All Alike
Research suggests there are four patterns of behavior, and the issue isn’t always food
