psychology
We Asked Psychologists About the 'Siblings or Dating' Instagram Account
Do people tend to date people who look like them? Or is it confirmation bias? Mods?
Not Just A Bad Hair Day: What It's Like to Have A Hair-Pulling Disorder
Hats, scarves, headbands and caps were my best friends because I was hiding the bald patches on my head that I had created by pulling out one hair at a time.
People Who’re Cynical Are More Likely to Develop Heart Disease, Says Study
Cynical people are more adversely affected by stressful situations than those who respond with anger.
'The Signifier' Aims at Noir Psychodrama, but Ends Up at Remedial Psych
An intriguing premise and a clever idea for a visual style go badly wrong in this ambitious but clueless sci-fi murder mystery.
Therapy in India Needs a Desi Touch: Moving on From Colonial Ideas of Therapy
Colonised countries tend to adopt a western lens to mental health. But it’s time we consider more homegrown models of community care and the use of arts in healing.
Therapists Are Turning Into Influencers To Fight Stigma Around Mental Health
Psychotherapists are now fusing mental health conversations with trends, filters, catchy songs and challenges on TikTok and Instagram to engage with the Gen Z audience.
Women are Having More Anxious and Angry Dreams Than Men in the Pandemic, Study Says
We're all also dreaming about death a lot more.
Narcissists are More Likely to be Involved in Politics, Study Says
Previous studies have linked the inflated sense of self-importance to behaviours harmful to functioning democracies.
Horror Movie Fans Are Having an Easier Time Dealing With the Pandemic, Study Says
Researchers are examining whether the "extreme feelings" prompted by horror flicks could benefit our mental health, now that every day is terrifying.
Can't Stop Switching From One Quarantine Hobby to the Next? You're Not Alone
I asked a sociologist why I keep developing intense, obscure obsessions, only to lose interest in one and exchange it for another.
Is Racism a Mental Illness?
If racism were thought of as a mental disorder, would it help the efforts to make the world a less racist place, or make them harder?
A Psychologist Explains Why We’re All So Obsessed With Board Games Once Again
No, we’re not just playing games like Ludo King, Scrabble and Monopoly because we’re bored.