The Clarity

Sex

Why Do Sex-Based Wellness Groups Feel So Magnetic?

Tara Well Ph.D. on December 8, 2025

Psychology explains the pull toward sexual wellness communities.

Artificial Intelligence

In Love with a ChatBot?

Tara Well Ph.D. on November 19, 2025

Relationships with chatbots may be more common than you think. Here are some of the benefits and pitfalls.

Affirmations

The Science Behind Self-Affirmations

Tara Well Ph.D. on November 12, 2025

New research findings show the short and long-term benefits of affirmations.

Social Media

How Virtual Worlds and Social Media Distort Your Self-Esteem

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 29, 2025

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell where reality ends and virtual life begins.

Positive Psychology

Overcoming the Victim Mindset: Insights from 'Rise Above'

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 23, 2025

The latest book by Scott Barry Kaufman delivers a timely and incisive critique of what he calls “victim mindset culture” and evidence-based tools on how to get out of it.

Social Media

The Psychology Behind That Gen Z Stare

Tara Well Ph.D. on July 29, 2025

Self-protection, a rejection of positivity, or a cultural message?

Resilience

Moving Beyond Resilience in an Uncertain World

Tara Well Ph.D. on April 9, 2025

Looking for a good book to help you navigate an uncertain world?

Workplace Dynamics

Political Talk at Work: A Double-Edged Sword

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 29, 2025

How to decide whether to share your political views at work.

Social Media

Social Media and Mental Health: How to Stay in Control

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 21, 2025

Tips for navigating the digital world without letting it control you.

Education

The Reading Crisis in College

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 11, 2025

Notice a resistance to reading? Here's how to improve your reading skills with critical thinking.

Beauty

Can Skincare Influence Your Brain and Mood?

Tara Well Ph.D. on December 18, 2024

Skincare is no longer just about vanity, it’s about emotional wellness.

Social Media

The TikTok Beauty Tutorial as Therapy

Tara Well Ph.D. on December 10, 2024

How makeup and skincare TikTok tutorials became, for some, tools for processing difficult personal experiences.

Social Media

Should You Vent Through Emotional Selfies on Social Media?

Tara Well Ph.D. on November 13, 2024

How posting emotional selfies can backfire, making you feel worse.

Body Image

The Teen Skincare Craze and Its Impact on Mental Health

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 30, 2024

What’s driving the teen skincare phenomenon, and how does it affect their mental health and self-image?

Leadership

The Double-Edged Sword of Self-Awareness in Leadership

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 29, 2024

Can you be too self-aware? To be an effective leader, it's important to get the balance right.

Emotional Intelligence

What Is Emotional Savvy?

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 24, 2024

Emotional intelligence can be strengthened with practice. Try these strategies for improving your ability to read, respond to, and regulate emotions.

Creativity

The Power of Ambiguity

Tara Well Ph.D. on June 28, 2024

Ambiguity can be a source of confusion, but holds immense potential to enhance our cognitive abilities, creativity, resilience, and emotional intelligence.