Mental Health

Being actively rejected and being silently ignored both cause social pain, but they trigger different forms of dark creativity. A recent psychological study reveals how specific types of social exclusion shape our desire for creative revenge.

Adults who experienced emotional abuse in childhood often battle destructive thought patterns like rumination and emotional avoidance. A new study suggests that chronic shame serves as the psychological bridge linking early maltreatment to these harmful habits.

Getting a smartphone early in childhood may have lasting consequences. A new study links early phone ownership and social media access to worse psychological well-being, disrupted sleep, and strained family relationships in young adulthood.

A new study tracks how daily stress and bedtime worry impact sleep. Researchers found that racing thoughts predict nighttime wakefulness, especially for individuals with high sleep reactivity, while physical symptoms like elevated heart rate play a smaller role.

Can a baby’s cry reveal early signs of autism? A new review shows that while certain acoustic patterns and AI tools show promise, there is no definitive evidence yet that autistic infants can be identified solely by crying.

While childhood intelligence and grades do not predict how people view their memory in old age, a new study finds that early adolescent school anxiety does.

Heavy drinking changes how the brain fuels itself. But new research shows this metabolic shift is highly reversible, with the brain’s energy system returning to near-normal within just one month of abstinence.

People experiencing depression often view social exchanges through a distorted lens. A new study reveals that depressive symptoms can make unfair financial deals seem more acceptable, but only for those who feel they have high social standing.

People who compulsively use dating apps and pornography tend to view romantic love as less existentially meaningful. New research suggests addiction-like engagement with these platforms is linked to a more pragmatic, fleeting view of romance.

A new analysis of clinical trials reveals that different antidepressants have vastly different impacts on bodily functions, driving major shifts in body weight, heart rate, and blood pressure during treatment.

Public health guidelines usually tell us to "move more," but new research shows context matters. A sweeping study finds recreational exercise protects against dementia, but physical labor at work could actually increase your risk of cognitive decline.

A massive review of psychological research reveals that feeling a sense of purpose is strongly linked to lower levels of depression. This protective effect varies widely depending on a person's age, physical health, and cultural background.

While societal beauty standards often cause women to feel dissatisfied with their breast size, new research suggests these aesthetic anxieties do not negatively affect a mother's confidence in her ability to successfully breastfeed her baby.

The age a woman goes through menopause could predict her long-term neurological health. A new study links early menopause to faster cognitive decline, suggesting the transition is a vital window for protecting the brain.

A study of 62,000 autistic individuals challenges traditional clinical labels, showing that evaluating what a child understands separately from what they can say provides a more accurate and clinically useful map of their abilities.