For many people, celebrating New Year’s Day can include reflecting on a life well lived or a chance to start anew. But for some, the holiday may have dark undertones, according to a recent large ...

A growing body of research suggests that the more you fight against your pain, the stronger and louder it’s going to get. Marsha Linehan, a retired University of Washington psychology professor and ...

Are you feeling mentally ready for 2025?...Distancing yourself from your thoughts is also useful. Ethan Kross, a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, has found that when people use ...

Dr. Pamela Rutledge, Director of the Media Psychology Research Center, discusses why people love predictable, feel-good holiday movies.

The website Wikipedia describes curiosity as a “quality related to inquisitive thinking, such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident in humans and other animals.” But there is a lot more ...

Podcast: In this episode, we speak with Patricia Kanngiesser from the University of Plymouth about how children learn to navigate teamwork.

It is no secret that instituting a culture of belonging is an essential step to providing a feeling of inclusion and support for any community. But how can belonging be fostered?

As psychology becomes an increasingly global science, new challenges arise to create an inclusive and comprehensive approach to research. Join Miguel Silan, Olivia Miske, Savannah Lewis, and Tilbe ...

Interest in misinformation research has increased dramatically in recent years. The issue of misinformation is especially evident when considering the news people choose to watch and share with their ...

Mental health services can be an integral aspect of maintaining one’s well-being. However, access to mental health services is not universal and systematically varies due to existing stigmas and ...