Psychology in the News
Recent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management and more.
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Meet the viral woman 'reparenting' herself
Reparenting involves speaking to the inner child, listening to its needs, and providing the caring guidance often missed in childhood.
A broad approach to suicide prevention helped a farmer in need
The goal of suicide prevention needs to expand beyond stopping people from dying to also giving them reasons to live.
25% of Gen Z women think they must choose between love and career
As Gen Z women enter adulthood and start their careers, many are considering what their future lives could look like.
FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health
Some psychedelic drugs, once considered fringe, are getting a step closer to possibly being approved for use as mental health treatments in the United States.
The FTC is ramping up to target transgender rights
A series of new hires and investigations at the agency appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it.
Does your teen give you the 'Gen Z stare'?
Even if it looks like attitude, this stare may just mean your teen feels misunderstood or overwhelmed.
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Without in-person social gatherings, adults can become increasingly lonely and isolated.
Psychology says the hardest year of retirement isn’t the first—it’s the third
It’s about more than just having the novelty wear off.
Becoming more secure in yourself and your relationships can help you live a happier, healthier life
Attachment theory lays out how emotionally safe or unsafe you feel in relationships, how sensitive you are to potential signals of unsafety, and how you handle those signals.
Retirement is not the problem. It's the decades that follow
Research found that the happiest seniors are those who have “recalibrated” their psychological portfolios rather than those with the most leisure time.
How to help kids form healthy relationships with money
Honest conversations can give those kids an early foundation of financial literacy that can serve them well later in life.
How to help boys deal with anger
Strategies for parents who want to help their sons cope with feelings of anger in a productive way.
Trump's immigration policy will end Medicare coverage for some lawfully present immigrants
An estimated 100,000 lawfully present immigrants will soon be cut out of Medicare.
Can a single therapy session make a difference?
The intention is not to completely solve a problem, but rather to help clients walk away with a toolbox of strategies on how to approach it.
Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic?
Take a quiz to see where you land on the spectrum, then learn ways to become more optimistic.
Why spring cleaning makes you happy
Cleaning releases feel-good chemicals like endorphins, which can increase energy and lift moods.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy may help treat anxiety, depression
Experts say the drugs’ effects on dopamine signaling and brain inflammation could account for the benefits.
New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'
An independent panel of autism experts meets to challenge the Trump administration's views on autism spectrum disorder.
The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it
Women are expected to do more than men in the caregiving relationship, experts say.
Despite popular belief, many adults over 60 still desire intimacy
Recent findings could help dispel misconceptions about sex and aging, as well as encourage an open discussion about sexual health with older adults.