Psychology

‘Highly Insecure’ People Frequently Use these 7 Harmful Phrases, which a Psychologist Identifies and Discusses Solutions for

‘Highly Insecure’ People Frequently Use these 7 Harmful Phrases, which a Psychologist Identifies and Discusses Solutions for

Highly insecure people are individuals who experience feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and anxiety about their abilities or worth. Insecurity can manifest in various ways, such…
A Confidence-Boosting Superpower is a Nostalgia

A Confidence-Boosting Superpower is a Nostalgia

It can be good to look back in your memory for a time when everything in life looked tranquil and secure when everything seems to…
Five Everyday Habits that can Significantly Improve How a Person Thinks about Themselves, Make Decisions, and So On

Five Everyday Habits that can Significantly Improve How a Person Thinks about Themselves, Make Decisions, and So On

Our emotions are the most intimate, personal, and biological expressions of who we are. Our feelings tell us what we need and want, as well…
Study Finds That Preventing Imitation of Others Can Improve Understanding of Others

Study Finds That Preventing Imitation of Others Can Improve Understanding of Others

When friends or family members approach us with good or bad news, we can empathize with them, put ourselves in their shoes, and feel what…
Support from Others During Stressful Times may Reduce the Impact of Genetic Depression Risk, According to a New Study

Support from Others During Stressful Times may Reduce the Impact of Genetic Depression Risk, According to a New Study

Reaching out to encourage someone who is stressed is always a good idea. A new study reveals that support may be especially crucial for people…
Triggers of Social Isolation Learning and Memory Deficits Caused by Astrocytes

Triggers of Social Isolation Learning and Memory Deficits Caused by Astrocytes

Social isolation refers to the state of being separated from social contacts or having limited social interaction. It can be voluntary or involuntary and can…
Researchers Gain a Better Understanding of the Mechanisms of the Most Commonly Used ADHD Medication

Researchers Gain a Better Understanding of the Mechanisms of the Most Commonly Used ADHD Medication

For decades, doctors have used methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, to treat children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), making it one…
The First Step to a Meaningful Relationship is Attraction

The First Step to a Meaningful Relationship is Attraction

Researchers in the fields of psychology, sociology, and anthropology have long sought to understand what makes one individual attracted to another. Humans are social beings.…
Women are More Susceptible to Coronary Heart Disease Due to Stress from their Jobs and Social Interactions

Women are More Susceptible to Coronary Heart Disease Due to Stress from their Jobs and Social Interactions

According to a study conducted by researchers at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health and recently published in the Journal of the American Heart…
Ladies Who Afterward Embraced their Partner had Lower Cortisol Responses to Stress

Ladies Who Afterward Embraced their Partner had Lower Cortisol Responses to Stress

The salivary levels of the stress hormone cortisol showed that women who were encouraged to embrace their love partner before going through a stressful encounter…
Detached Feelings Signal Worse Mental Health Outcomes Following Trauma

Detached Feelings Signal Worse Mental Health Outcomes Following Trauma

The presence of dissociation, a profound sense of detachment from one’s sense of self or surroundings, may indicate a high risk of later developing severe…
How to Control Your Emotions During Tough Discussions

How to Control Your Emotions During Tough Discussions

Your ability to have a satisfying conversation will depend on the emotions you bring into it and maintain throughout. People you are with can have…
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