Why We Become So Attached to Our Belongings
Low emotional security can intensify our relationships to our belongings
Low emotional security can intensify our relationships to our belongings
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
“Tonic immobility” hinders the ability to fight and is linked to high rates of depression and PTSD
Children first learn to cover for their naughty behavior, but learn to take responsibility as they get older
A debate is growing among experts over how to meet their urgent needs
Denmark becomes the first country to declassify it as a mental disorder
Experts offer tips on how to respond to harassment without putting yourself or others in harm’s way
In the wake of the election a psychologist offers solace to those feeling shock, grief or dread
A research-based way to improve life and reduce depression among people caring for loved ones with dementia
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 ...
Why we call our nearest and dearest by the wrong name
What does it take to help them thrive?
A 22-year-old shares some of the hard lessons he has learned
Imaging studies and other research suggest that there is a biological basis for transgender identity
Feeling awestruck shifts our mindset toward the greater good
Our preference for positive framing may be hardwired
Research suggests there are four patterns of behavior, and the issue isn’t always food
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