New research shows link between tropical vacations and improved mental health
In a new study published in International Journal of Environmental Research Research and Public Health, researchers found evidence that a...
Narcissism and mental health in relationships: Surprising results revealed in new psychology study
Narcissistic admiration and rivalry might not have a significant impact on the mental health of romantic partners, according to new...
Sleep effort mediates the relationship between anxiety and depression, study finds
A recent study published in Psychological Reports has shed light on the relationship between sleep effort, anxiety, and depression. The...
Masks hinder our ability to recognize facial expressions of sadness and fear
Face masks can make it harder to recognize facial expressions that stimulate empathy, such as sadness, according to new research...
New research suggests populism and conspiracy mentality are both rooted in a fundamental disposition of distrust
New research provides evidence that a generalized disposition of distrust towards others and society is a central factor contributing to...
Facing stigmatization due to depression can lower pain tolerance and increase catastrophizing
New research published in Behavior Research and Therapy finds that individuals with depression who experience stigmatization are also likely to...
Individuals with secure emotional attachment are more likely to forgive and to be forgiven, study finds
An new study of German couples has found that individuals with secure emotional attachment are more likely to forgive offences...
Memory reactivation during sleep may not always improve memory consolidation
Memory reactivation during sleep strengthens memories and reduces forgetting. This view is widely accepted in memory research. However, a recent...
Women whose male partners use porn more often tend to be less satisfied with emotional and sexual aspects of their relationship
A new study provides evidence that women whose male partners use pornography more often tend to be more distressed about...
New research finds when small talk becomes awkward, we are more likely to blame ourselves
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that individuals are more likely to blame themselves when...
Heightened anxiety makes people more prone to share claims on social media
A new experimental study found that heightened anxiety makes people more prone to believe in various claims they are exposed...
Highly religious people struggle the most with faith when they experience suffering, study finds
Struggles related to spirituality and religion are commonly experienced in the face of suffering, according to new research published in...
Teens who feel dominated by their friends experience lower self-esteem and more symptoms of anxiety and depression
When adolescents felt powerless in their close friendships – like their friends always “called the shots” – they experienced lower...
Anxiety knowledge is lower in those who seek information on social media more often, study finds
Individuals who seek information on social media more frequently tend to have lower knowledge about anxiety and exhibit an indiscriminate...
Obesity might adversely affect social and emotional development of children, study finds
A study in Chile reported that heavier-weight children tend to have lower social and emotional skills. The finding was supported...
