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Narcissism is a picture that includes insecurity, emotional sensitivity and surprising fragility.
In-person visits in prisons and jails can strengthen family relationships and reduce recidivism.
There is no single way of becoming an adult in the world.
What type of person lies to friends and family about having cancer?
Research shows that ‘phubbing’ – ignoring a partner to look at your phone – can lower relationship satisfaction and spark retaliation.
In court, scrutiny is normally focused on the alleged victim’s ability to recall details from the event.
Our research found a link between burnout and support for extremist violence.
It’s a stereotype that eating disorders mainly affect people from wealthy backgrounds.
Far from being isolated outsiders, conspiracy theorists enjoy thriving communities that recruit and organise activism.
A suicide attempt doesn’t always involve prior planning or thinking. But there are warnings signs.
Tests such as Myers-Briggs promise self-discovery – but here’s why you shouldn’t take them too seriously.
Certain personality traits may help explain why some educated, well-intentioned people sometimes reject conventional medicine in favour of fringe practices.
Drought adversely affects the mental health of Ghanaian farmers.
Researchers have found dreams are most likely to occur during the stage of sleep known as rapid eye movement, or REM.
Chocolate and porridge are both popular but only one gets binged. Why? Our psychology plays a bigger role in overeating than food labels alone.
How can music be such an extraordinary tonic for most of us, but leave others cold?
Workers who get time off to relax, learn new skills or connect meaningfully with their friends and relatives have more energy, are in better moods and can do their jobs better.
Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology.
South Australia’s algal bloom is stopping people from swimming, surfing and fishing in their usual spots – and the impact on mental health can be profound.
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