psychology

We know exercise is necessary, but this research takes it to another level.

Turns out a little obsession is a good thing.

Can microdosing LSD enhance creativity and focus?

It’s been difficult to research the illicit drugs, but we’re slowly building a better understanding of their potential.

Depression is quicksand, says comedian Pete Holmes. Try this method to help you cope and live with depression.

It may be growing in popularity, but is there anything substantive to this new wellness trend?

From deejays to Debussy, it’s all brain food.

Finally, a means for battling the anti-vaccination movement.

Moral grandstanding is a vanity project that sabotages public discourse says moral philosopher Brandon Warmke.

New research shows elevated risks of anxiety, depression, and suicide linked to perfectionism.

A new study shows success in a series of Phase 2 trials.

Here’s why the Irish president believes students need philosophy.

Smart people are not afraid to say “I don’t know.”

When are you most optimistic? A study found how optimism varies throughout life.

Even drawing stick figures has its benefits.

There’s a reason people are “triggered” during voting time.

Just how much is social media use affecting children?

Psychologists looked at how liberals and conservatives react after learning about “white privilege”.

Study finds that neurotic people deal with more “mental noise” than others.

What happens to a person’s identity when they are forced to play a hypermasculine role just to survive?

Don’t denigrate immigrants, says Jared Diamond. You are one.

These three things can help you make smarter and faster decisions.

Your co-workers could be causing your insomnia.

There’s few domains in life that aren’t improved by learning how to cook.

Research suggests that people with depression find sad music calming — or even uplifting.

A new experiment aims to remove the psychological pressures of using Instagram.

Some basic areas we could all use some improvement in.

If you’re lacking confidence and feel like you could benefit from an ego boost, try writing your life story.

Psychopaths are manipulative, violent, impulsive, and lack empathy — but if psychopathy encourages more frequent reproduction, is it, then, an advantageous strategy?