You’ve read the books, you understand attachment theory, and you can describe your trauma response in clinical detail. You know why you do the things you do, and yet you can’t seem to make a change.

Why do capable people suddenly feel overwhelmed by ordinary tasks? Psychology suggests the brain may be measuring more than ...

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Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screentime. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

Psychologists say that after the need for food and shelter, humans want to feel valued. But that need usually goes unmet. Nearly a quarter of American adults struggle with mental health problems like ...

It’s February 2025. The world feels like complete chaos, and it’s hard to step away from the news. Maybe your body feels tight, and perhaps your mind is racing. Take a deep breath, then keep reading.

Trust your gut. Listen to your inner voice. Follow your instincts. If you’ve ever faced a big, difficult-to-make decision, you’ve probably heard comments like these. The advice to tap into your ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

Alison Silvers, 60, had been feeling lonely ever since she and her husband had moved from the city to the suburbs four years ago. She shifted into high gear trying to make herself happier, digging ...

Can you feel alone in a crowd? Unloved in a decades-long marriage? Indeed, that’s often when loneliness strikes hardest: when you experience social connections and seemingly intimate relationships, ...