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ADHD

Adult ADHD and Perfectionism

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on March 16, 2025 in Rethinking Adult ADHD

Life with adult ADHD is often a frustrating mix of keeping expectations realistic but then being self-critical when facing setbacks. Perfectionism might be the culprit.

Life with adult ADHD is often a frustrating mix of keeping expectations realistic but then being self-critical when facing setbacks. Perfectionism might be the culprit.

Conversion Therapy

Laws Against Conversion Therapy Are Under Attack

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on March 16, 2025 in Understanding the Erotic Code

The Supreme Court has decided to take up a case in which a Colorado therapist is challenging the constitutionality of that state’s anti-conversion therapy law.

The Supreme Court has decided to take up a case in which a Colorado therapist is challenging the constitutionality of that state’s anti-conversion therapy law.

Neuroscience

BCI and AI Allow the Mind to Control Robot Arm

Cami Rosso on March 15, 2025 in The Future Brain

Paralyzed man controls a robotic arm using his thoughts for seven months without requiring recalibration using a brain-computer interface (BCI) enhanced with AI machine learning.

Paralyzed man controls a robotic arm using his thoughts for seven months without requiring recalibration using a brain-computer interface (BCI) enhanced with AI machine learning.

Family Dynamics

What We Know About the Experiences of Alienated Grandparents

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in Lifetime Connections

When grandparents are alienated from their grandchildren, the pain is intense. Even seeing a friend share photos of their grandchild can generate pangs of aching loss and shame.

When grandparents are alienated from their grandchildren, the pain is intense. Even seeing a friend share photos of their grandchild can generate pangs of aching loss and shame.

Eating Disorders

How Deadly Are Eating Disorders?

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in The Asymmetric Brain

Mental disorders differ in how deadly they are. One of the most dangerous groups of mental disorders is eating disorders. A new meta-analysis investigated how deadly they are.

Mental disorders differ in how deadly they are. One of the most dangerous groups of mental disorders is eating disorders. A new meta-analysis investigated how deadly they are.

Relationships

How Long It Really Takes to Get Over an Ex Emotionally

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 13, 2025 in The Asymmetric Brain

Truly getting over an ex-partner can be a long process. A new study investigated how long it takes on average for the emotional bond to an ex-partner to fully fade away.

Truly getting over an ex-partner can be a long process. A new study investigated how long it takes on average for the emotional bond to an ex-partner to fully fade away.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Why Are AI Companions Especially Popular in East Asia?

Lawrence T. White Ph.D. on March 12, 2025 in Culture Conscious

In two experiments, East Asians had more positive views of human-chatbot interactions than European Americans did. Might this tendency stem from Eastern religious traditions?

In two experiments, East Asians had more positive views of human-chatbot interactions than European Americans did. Might this tendency stem from Eastern religious traditions?

Loneliness

New Evidence That We're Wired for Connection

William A. Haseltine Ph.D. on March 12, 2025 in Best Practices in Health

A Harvard team studying mice found that the brain processes isolation and loneliness like hunger and thirst, highlighting the importance of connection for our well-being.

A Harvard team studying mice found that the brain processes isolation and loneliness like hunger and thirst, highlighting the importance of connection for our well-being.

Neurodiversity

How Therapy Dogs Can Support Neurodiverse College Students

John-Tyler Binfet Ph.D. on March 12, 2025 in Canines, Kids, and Kindness

College students who are neurodiverse face challenges as they adjust to campus life. A team is seeking to support these students through a therapy-dog program just for them.

College students who are neurodiverse face challenges as they adjust to campus life. A team is seeking to support these students through a therapy-dog program just for them.

Social Media

Taxing Social Media Ads Might Help Us Get Our Attention Back

Ryan Prior on March 12, 2025 in Patient Revolution

Two MIT economists argue that a tax on digital advertising revenues could limit social media companies incentives to addict us to scrolling.

Two MIT economists argue that a tax on digital advertising revenues could limit social media companies incentives to addict us to scrolling.

Artificial Intelligence

The Lazy Genius: How AI Boosts Us and Bums Us Out

John Nosta on March 12, 2025 in The Digital Self

AI might be our greatest frenemy, boosting our productivity and creativity while making us question effort, intelligence, and dependence.

AI might be our greatest frenemy, boosting our productivity and creativity while making us question effort, intelligence, and dependence.

Psychopathy

Why Psychopathic People Need So Much Power

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 11, 2025 in Fulfillment at Any Age

If you know someone with psychopathic traits, or at least observe such people in the media, you may wonder if their power grab will ever stop. New research suggests it won’t.

If you know someone with psychopathic traits, or at least observe such people in the media, you may wonder if their power grab will ever stop. New research suggests it won’t.

Artificial Intelligence

The Doctor Will See You—Again and Again

John Nosta on March 11, 2025 in The Digital Self

AI in medicine is evolving beyond diagnosis, enabling continuous care by tracking patient health, refining treatments, and enhancing consistency.

AI in medicine is evolving beyond diagnosis, enabling continuous care by tracking patient health, refining treatments, and enhancing consistency.

Sleep

From Anecdotes to Data: Researching Sleep in a Rare Disorder

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on March 10, 2025 in Disability Is Diversity

Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that sleep problems are especially common for people with Moebius syndrome. Now, a new study helps quantify the scope of the problem.

Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that sleep problems are especially common for people with Moebius syndrome. Now, a new study helps quantify the scope of the problem.

Relationships

How Couples Speak to Others, and Why It Matters

Tyrel J. Starks Ph.D. on March 10, 2025 in Queer Relationships, No Straight Lines

Navigating conversations as a couple brings unique opportunities and challenges. Learn about how speaking style impacts the way interruptions are perceived.

Navigating conversations as a couple brings unique opportunities and challenges. Learn about how speaking style impacts the way interruptions are perceived.

Marriage

More Marriages End When Wives Get Sick Than When Husbands Do

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on March 9, 2025 in Living Single

In heterosexual marriages, if the wife gets sick or becomes limited in the everyday activities she can do on her own, the marriage is more likely to end than if the husband does.

In heterosexual marriages, if the wife gets sick or becomes limited in the everyday activities she can do on her own, the marriage is more likely to end than if the husband does.

Intelligence

Does the Game Block Blast Boost Brainpower?

Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on March 9, 2025 in The Venn Diagram Life

The Tetris Effect: Five things we know about your obsession

The Tetris Effect: Five things we know about your obsession

Dementia

A Surprising Infectious Disease Link to Gene Hackman’s Death

Jay K. Varma M.D. on March 9, 2025 in Fevered Mind

Gene Hackman’s wife died of hantavirus, but could his own death be linked to infection? New research suggests infections may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

Gene Hackman’s wife died of hantavirus, but could his own death be linked to infection? New research suggests infections may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

Personality

What Does the Music Playlist of King Charles Reveal?

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on March 8, 2025 in Slightly Blighty

Using psychological research, what does the King's personal music playlist reveal about his personality type?

Using psychological research, what does the King's personal music playlist reveal about his personality type?

Child Development

Is "Paying Attention" Overrated for Kids?

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on March 7, 2025 in The Art of Talking with Children

New research suggests their wandering focus for kids isn't a deficit—it might be a different, equally powerful way of learning.

New research suggests their wandering focus for kids isn't a deficit—it might be a different, equally powerful way of learning.

Artificial Intelligence

How AI Could Shape Our Relationships and Social Interactions

Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D. on March 7, 2025 in Urban Survival

Does interacting with AI change how we interact with each other? AI could lead to emotional dependence and change our social expectations.

Does interacting with AI change how we interact with each other? AI could lead to emotional dependence and change our social expectations.

Appetite

Binge Now, Pay Later: The Effects of Junk Food on Your Brain

Juan M Dominguez Ph.D. on March 6, 2025 in Motivated Behaviors

A short-term junk food binge may be fun, but researchers have shown that it can alter the brain in ways that linger, impacting cravings, appetite control, and eating habits.

A short-term junk food binge may be fun, but researchers have shown that it can alter the brain in ways that linger, impacting cravings, appetite control, and eating habits.

Stress

How Stress May Increase the Risk of Stroke

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 6, 2025 in Friendship 2.0

We know that chronic heightened stress is not optimal for physical health. A new study looks specifically at how it may increase the risk of stroke in certain people.

We know that chronic heightened stress is not optimal for physical health. A new study looks specifically at how it may increase the risk of stroke in certain people.

Diet

New Studies Reveal the Best Time of the Day to Eat

Gary Wenk Ph.D. on March 6, 2025 in Your Brain on Food

This is your new mantra: Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.

This is your new mantra: Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.

Social Media

How Can You Address Effects of Social Media on Well-Being?

Art Markman Ph.D. on March 6, 2025 in Ulterior Motives

Extensive social media use can decrease well-being. Interventions that promote abstinence or social learning were able to decrease these effects.

Extensive social media use can decrease well-being. Interventions that promote abstinence or social learning were able to decrease these effects.

Cognition

How Spontaneous Thoughts Free Your Mind or Keep You Stuck

Christopher Bergland on March 5, 2025 in The Athlete's Way

A new study identifies four clusters of spontaneous thought that allow our minds to run free and stay positive or get stuck in negative, loop-like thinking.

A new study identifies four clusters of spontaneous thought that allow our minds to run free and stay positive or get stuck in negative, loop-like thinking.

Artificial Intelligence

Can Humanoid Robots Make Your 2030 Life Better?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on March 5, 2025 in Surrey Minds

Imagine waking up in 2030 to a humanoid robot preparing your breakfast in a perfect way. Will it simplify life or introduce new challenges?

Imagine waking up in 2030 to a humanoid robot preparing your breakfast in a perfect way. Will it simplify life or introduce new challenges?

Animal Behavior

Why Do Most Humans Have Positive Feelings for Dogs?

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on March 5, 2025 in Canine Corner

A massive study of fraternal and identical twins has surprisingly concluded that much of our emotional response toward dogs is genetic.

A massive study of fraternal and identical twins has surprisingly concluded that much of our emotional response toward dogs is genetic.

Decision-Making

From Green Lights to Red Flags

William A. Haseltine Ph.D. on March 4, 2025 in Best Practices in Health

We make countless daily decisions, some as small as picking what to eat. Some decisions, like stepping aside to avoid bumping into someone, feel automatic, but are they?

We make countless daily decisions, some as small as picking what to eat. Some decisions, like stepping aside to avoid bumping into someone, feel automatic, but are they?

Anxiety

How to Spot a Social Climber

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 4, 2025 in Fulfillment at Any Age

High in neuroticism, and prone to conspicuous consumption.

High in neuroticism, and prone to conspicuous consumption.