Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist (2024)

Much talk about climate change is on a broad scale, but research shows that excessive heat has significant individual psychological effects as well. Many are already feeling them.

Women who have been abandoned from a long-term marriage often blame themselves and take on negative messages from their ex. Instead, they should nurture themselves.

Each of us has the ability to access information from our subconscious through quieting our conscious minds and listening to the voice from within.

The need for fair remote work policies for all employees.

Panic and anxiety attacks can both disrupt the daily function of life but typically differ in severity and cause, but real-time practices for both can help.

Do we care only about outcomes, or also about ways to get there? In the terms of philosophy, are we consequentialists, or deontologists? Behavioral economists find some of each.

A link between chemical sensation and depression suggests a novel treatment option.

A guide to thriving during your summer abroad. Practical tips on adapting to new cultures, building support networks, and blending familiar routines for a rewarding experience.

Mood and sleep are often disrupted together. Ketamine enhances neuroplasticity in the brain and our most important type of sleep.

Picayune, Bayou Gauche, Cayuga: America’s hidden history is in the names of the places where we live.

Can you dress to impress by dressing down?

"Selfish" is a common label we put on ourselves and others. It's commonly misused. Here are six things that might look like selfishness but aren't.

Transform your entrepreneurial mindset with four crucial health hacks. Boost well-being, reduce stress, and achieve greater business success.

A new book, co-written by ChatGPT, argues that new leadership is needed to reap the benefits of AI in healthcare.

Couples living with ADHD may struggle with more frequent or more intense arguments. These strategies can help them rebalance and reconnect.

How do gaslighting survivors cope in the aftermath of an abusive relationship? Recent research identifies the potential long-term effects and points to ways to move forward.

Adult bullying may be on the rise. You can protect yourself with these simple steps.

A Personal Perspective: My friend was going to a meditation retreat in India. Here's why I spontaneously joined her.

Discover the power of grit—combining passion and perseverance for long-term success. Learn how this trait influences academics, health, and daily life, and how to cultivate it.

Do you suspect—or know—that your partner is deceiving you? These 3 steps could help you get to the truth and take charge when your partner lies.

Let's stop framing gender diversity as a problem, and call out the real issue: Dehumanization and rigid thinking.

Our understanding of biological sex has become much more fluid of late. Some biological sciences continue to struggle with these changes. Can we come to more of a middle ground?

Adult child specialists can help adult children of divorcing parents navigate what may feel like a familial tsunami of crises, disappointments, and adjustments.

Traditional decision research makes us feel inadequate, doubting even the experts. Naturalistic decision-making does the reverse; it excites us about expertise and our abilities.

LGBTQ+ and other individuals face spiritual, religious, and existential questions. As individuals and members of organizations, many of us can help address these.

A Personal Perspective: Writers, artists, and many others feel their work is being exploited by AI databases without authorization. Is this a form of economic servitude?

The word "hypochondria" has become so stigmatized that we now call it "health anxiety." A new book explores its cultural and literary history.

By grasping the neuroscience of the flow state, we can leverage certain techniques to tap into it more frequently.

Identify whether you are too dependent on your partner or encouraging too much dependency.