psychology

Lindsay Clancy fans are fooling themselves — with false empathy

The reactions of Lindsay Clancy's passionate supporters risk reinforcing the stigma surrounding postpartum depression — and push her murdered children to the margins.

Why more and more moms are being diagnosed with ADHD

When Busy Philipps spoke about her own diagnosis through her kids the comments section quickly overflowed with moms, chiming in. 

‘Digital amnesia’: Taking screenshots could be messing with your memory

Are you guilty of filling up your phone with photos or screenshots of information you hope to call on later — only to never look at it again?

Self-help guru’s throuple falls apart as lover says she was abused then cut out of $3.5M empire: suit

Clinical psychologist Nicole LePera, 43, and her spouse Lauren Galvin — creators of a mega-popular Instagram account and numerous books -- are being sued by their former lover, Jenna Weakland.

The health-threatening AI tech banned in EU this week — while US remains unregulated

From heightened stress responses to subtle manipulation, experts say AI's hidden health risks are only beginning to emerge.

Gen Z blames parents for their failures — psychologists say they’re right, study

The kids are not okay — and they know exactly who to blame.

The ‘nasty habit’ that’s actually good for you: study

There are two key strategies: self-promotion, or signaling physical attractiveness or good qualities — think posting a thirst trap; and rival derogation, or tearing down others and discouraging them from...

Telltale signs someone is a psychopath, according to expert

It seems that psychopaths are more likely to be armed with charm than sharp objects.

Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say

Dad jokes are uniquely distinguished by their structure, content and comedic devices, according to a study published on PsyArXiv, an open-access preprint repository for psychology research.

Make the trans-ing-for-profit propagandists pay

Those mutilated and maimed at WPATH's behest deserve justice.

Luigi Mangione bizarrely withdraws ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defense claim 1 day after filing it

Luigi Mangione has abruptly scrapped the psychiatric defense he planned to use at his upcoming trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

People are battling ‘ghost fat’ after losing weight on GLP-1s

Sometimes, seeing isn't believing.

Parenting experts reveal why the ‘cereal for breakfast’ generation is struggling in adulthood

While "cereal for breakfast kids" or "latchkey kids" are often praised for their hyper-independence, serious issues can arise as they age into adulthood — and parent children of their own.

Are you sabotaging your child’s mental health? Psychologist reveals 5 ways to turn things around

While there are many ways a parent can fail you, an expert shares there's a five-pack of formative, finer points they could — and should — have taught you.

Why AI’s biggest threat is actually its power to seduce us — and the computers are already winning: Prof

“You don't have to have a 12,000 IQ or a 1,200 IQ or even 120 IQ to fool most human beings,” Glenn Harlan Reynolds argues.

Advocacy group calls for FTC probe into American Psychological Association for pushing sex changes in kids

A prominent medical advocacy group is urging the FTC to probe whether the Psychological Association knowingly promoted transgender surgeries of minors while being aware of the pitfalls.