Psychology
The Best New Year’s Resolution Might Be to Just Let Go of an Unfulfilled Life Goal
Leaving aside a cherished objective may benefit psychological and even physical health
Stories by Francine Russo
Mental Health
Do You ‘Matter’ to Others? The Answer Could Predict Your Mental Health
The psychological construct of mattering gauges the risk of depression, suicide and other disorders
Archaeology
Viking Textiles Show Women Had Tremendous Power
Cloth from Viking and medieval archaeological sites shows that women literally made the money in the North Atlantic
Psychology
The Personality Trait ‘Intolerance of Uncertainty’ Causes Anguish during COVID
High levels of it have put people at risk of emotional problems
Behavior
Why We Become So Attached to Our Belongings
Low emotional security can intensify our relationships to our belongings
Mental Health
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
Mental Health
Sexual Assault May Trigger Involuntary Paralysis
“Tonic immobility” hinders the ability to fight and is linked to high rates of depression and PTSD
Behavior
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
Behavior
Transgender Kids: What Does It Take to Help Them Thrive?
A debate is growing among experts over how to meet their urgent needs
Policy
Where Transgender Is No Longer a Diagnosis
Denmark becomes the first country to declassify it as a mental disorder
Behavior
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
Behavior
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
Mental Health
Anatomy of an Intervention
A research-based way to improve life and reduce depression among people caring for loved ones with dementia
Behavior
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 ...
Cognition
Mom, I'm Joey, Not Jennie!
Why we call our nearest and dearest by the wrong name
Neuroscience
Debate Grows over How to Meet the Needs of Transgender Kids
What does it take to help them thrive?
Mind & Brain
Coming Out Trans: 1 Man's Experience
A 22-year-old shares some of the hard lessons he has learned
Neuroscience
Is There Something Unique about the Transgender Brain?
Imaging studies and other research suggest that there is a biological basis for transgender identity
Mind & Brain
Awe Has Social Value
Feeling awestruck shifts our mindset toward the greater good
Mind & Brain
Like Humans, Apes Are Susceptible to Spin
Our preference for positive framing may be hardwired
