Navigating the Waves: Real Talk on Mental Health Insights - Page 2
May 25, 2026 - 13:03
Frontiers | Psychological readiness for national examinations: study habits, anxiety, and motivation among secondary school students in SomalilandA new study published in the journal Frontiers has examined how psychological readiness affects secondary school students in Somaliland as they prepare for high-stakes national examinations. The...
May 24, 2026 - 12:37
Why Doing Less in the Right Order Could Be the Key to Better HealthPsychologists are challenging the relentless self-improvement culture with a counterintuitive idea: the secret to better health is not doing more, but doing less in the right order. This approach,...
May 23, 2026 - 22:09
High IQ People Never Do These 5 Things (Psychology)A new psychology-focused video breaks down five specific behaviors that people with high intelligence tend to avoid. The goal, according to the host, is to stay calm, make sharper decisions, and...
May 23, 2026 - 08:56
Why Grandparents Lose Contact With GrandchildrenStrong bonds between grandparents and grandchildren are built on a foundation of respect, trust, and consistent care. Yet for many families, that connection fades over time, leaving both sides hurt...
May 22, 2026 - 22:26
New psychological scales measure personal attitudes toward cosmetic proceduresAs non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, and laser therapies become more common, affordable, and widely available, researchers at Griffith University have developed two new...
May 22, 2026 - 04:30
How a mother’s narcissism might shape her daughter’s emotional healthA mother`s self-absorption may leave a lasting mark on her daughter`s ability to handle stress. New research sheds light on how growing up with a highly narcissistic parent shapes emotional health...
May 21, 2026 - 00:35
Here are the top 3 ways Americans deal with loneliness—none of them involve reaching out to other peopleMore than half of American adults say they turn to TV, movies, or music when loneliness sets in, according to a new survey. The findings reveal a striking pattern: rather than reaching out to...
May 20, 2026 - 11:50
Psychologist Warns: Recess Is a Health Essential, Not a Classroom Bargaining ChipA Syracuse University psychologist is pushing back against a growing trend in schools where recess is treated as a reward for good behavior or academic performance. According to the researcher,...
May 19, 2026 - 20:17
Psychologist debunks myth that sexual desire disappears with ageSexuality remains a vital part of life well into old age, and the widespread belief that desire inevitably disappears as the years go by is simply a myth that needs to be put to rest. That is the...
May 19, 2026 - 09:46
Submarine crews and astronauts experience the same set of psychological pressures and have evolved opposite ways of handling them, and the difference reveals something about how isolation actually works.There is a category of psychological research that gets discussed in two largely separate literatures, even though the people doing the research are looking at the same conditions in two different...
May 18, 2026 - 12:50
Why Young Teens Are Vulnerable to Conversational AIA new national study has found that nearly half of all U.S. teenagers have experienced some form of harm while interacting with AI chatbots, and the risks are highest for 13-year-olds. Researchers...
May 17, 2026 - 18:19
Why Do We Like the Music We Like?If you have ever wondered why your playlist looks nothing like your friend`s, science has an answer that might surprise you. It is not about the beat, the genre, or even the lyrics. According to...
May 17, 2026 - 07:18
Men Who See The World This Way Are More Likely To Have Psychological Issues, Study FindsA new study has linked certain traditional masculine attitudes to a greater likelihood of psychological distress in men. Researchers found that men who strongly endorse norms centered on power over...
May 16, 2026 - 19:39
Quote of the Day by the father of modern psychology Sigmund Freud: “A woman should soften but not weaken aA quote from Sigmund Freud, often called the father of modern psychology, offers a layered view of relationships. He said, `A woman should soften but not weaken a man.` This short statement...
May 16, 2026 - 15:06
Nature may benefit psychological well-being of disadvantaged children more than othersGrowing up in disadvantaged communities can take a toll on children, with greater stress leading to mental health issues and delays in psychological development. But a decade`s worth of research...
May 15, 2026 - 22:16
Psychology Suggests F-22 Pilots Show a Specific “Alpha” Personality Pattern That Sets Them Apart From F-35 PilotsNew psychological research suggests that pilots of the F-22 Raptor display a specific `Alpha` personality pattern that clearly sets them apart from those flying the F-35 Lightning II. According to...
May 15, 2026 - 08:47
Do you ever think about the paths you didn’t take?Every choice we make closes a door. By becoming one version of ourselves, we inevitably give up others. That promotion meant you missed your child`s first steps. That move to the city meant you...
May 14, 2026 - 02:12
Psychology says every generation secretly believes the next one is ‘ruining society’: From Baby Boomers tFrom Baby Boomers criticizing Millennials for eating avocado toast to Gen Z mocking Boomers for their Facebook memes, the cycle of generational conflict feels almost inevitable. But psychology...
May 13, 2026 - 04:44
Renowned psychologist and Auschwitz survivor Edith Eger dies at 98Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a Holocaust survivor who transformed her trauma into a lifelong career as a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, has died. She was 98. Her death was confirmed by family...
May 12, 2026 - 04:38
Psychology suggests the generation that ate cereal for dinner and walked home in the dark did not just survive neglect, but built an emotional operating system around self-relianceA new wave of psychological analysis suggests that the generation known for eating cereal for dinner and walking home alone in the dark did not simply endure a lack of supervision. Instead,...
May 11, 2026 - 09:00
The Death of the Dating AppAfter nearly a decade of dominance, the era of the dating app appears to be winding down. Once hailed as a revolutionary way to find love, platforms like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are now facing a...
May 10, 2026 - 21:07
Psychology says rewatching the same TV show again and again isn’t just comfort or lazinessIf you have ever found yourself pressing play on `The Office` for the tenth time or cycling through the same seasons of `Friends` instead of starting a new series, you are not alone. And according...
May 10, 2026 - 03:01
Built for Connection, Conditioned to IgnoreHuman brains are wired for social connection. From infancy, we instinctively track faces, interpret emotions, and build mental models of what others are thinking. This capacity for empathy and...
May 9, 2026 - 04:39
DNA-Inspired Cancer Research; Vision, Heart, and Psychology Tests Wrap Up WeekA full week of science aboard the International Space Station ended with experiments ranging from DNA-mimicking materials to quantum physics hardware and spacesuit battery checks. The Expedition 74...
May 8, 2026 - 14:05
Sexual Arousal Distorts the Perception of Romantic InterestA new study suggests that sexual arousal does more than just stir physical desire -- it actively distorts how people interpret social cues, making them more likely to see romantic interest where...
May 7, 2026 - 23:02
Meet the Marshal: Psychology student marshal Kiera LewisKiera Lewis, a psychology student at Penn State Scranton, has been named the student marshal for the psychology program. She will lead her fellow psychology graduates during the campus`s 58th...
May 7, 2026 - 08:34
Dr. Edith Eger, Psychologist and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 98Dr. Edith Eger, a Holocaust survivor who turned her harrowing experiences in Auschwitz into a lifelong career as a clinical psychologist, has died at the age of 98. Her passing was confirmed by...
May 6, 2026 - 21:21
James Loehr, Who Showed Athletes the Power of the Mind, Dies at 83James Loehr, a psychologist who helped transform how elite athletes approach competition by proving the mind was just as important as the body, has died. He was 83. Loehr began his work decades...
May 6, 2026 - 06:34
Beshear appoints Kentucky State’s Mulder to state psychology boardKentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Dr. Shambra Mulder to the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology. Dr. Mulder currently serves as a faculty member and administrator at Kentucky State...
May 5, 2026 - 21:16
Love your parents, but don't like to live with them for even two nights? Psychology says internal conflictMany adults carry a quiet guilt. They love their parents deeply, yet the thought of spending even two nights under their childhood roof feels exhausting or suffocating. Psychology suggests this is...