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Recent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management and more.
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Can smartphones help explain the drop in birth rates?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 04:00
The spread of smartphones in the early 2000s could explain between a third and a half of the decline in birth rates during that period.

Why thousands of Americans are giving up their citizenship

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:00
Many reasons drive people to renounce US citizenship, a prime one being financial.

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 04:00
Study finds health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.

The surprising emotion many retirees experience after leaving work—and how to overcome it

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 04:00
Psychologists explain why so many people feel unexpectedly invisible after retirement, despite it being a long-awaited reward.

What is doomjobbing? What it means and why it matters for job seekers

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:00
Candidates apply for jobs that don’t fully align with their goals but still feel worth a shot in the moment.

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 04:00
There are several ways to reduce that stress, according to mental health experts who have helped people who have experienced disasters.

Sleep doctor reveals the brutal health downside of daylight saving time

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 04:00
Scientist says evidence 'strongly supports' permanent standard time over the 'summer clock'.

Why is dating on the decline among young adults?

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 04:00
Research shows that Gen Z teens and young adults are dating far less than generations before.

How to talk to your kids about extremism online

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 04:00
Parents can also engage their kids in conversation about their routines online and express interest in the sites they’re visiting.

How to help children cope after shootings

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00
Children are particularly vulnerable and proximity to a destructive event matters.

How to leave a group chat (without the drama)

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 04:00
As for what exactly you should say on your way out, it really depends on the size of the group and your relationship with its members.

Antidepressants safe in pregnancy, no added risk of autism or ADHD in kids

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 04:00
Risk linked to antidepressant use fades after accounting for other risk factors.

Risk linked to antidepressant use fades after accounting for other risk factors,

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:00
A new study uncovers why exactly nature is so powerful at improving life satisfaction—no matter who you are.

Leaders need to stop pretending they can predict the future

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 04:00
Those who admit what they don’t know are perceived as more credible.

Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 04:00
Mental health professionals say blaming the United States' mental health crisis on overmedicalization and overprescription of psychiatric medications is an inaccurate portrayal of a complex problem.

Can you actually “catch up” on sleep?

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 04:00
We seek to “make up” for lost hours with naps, weekend lie-ins, and sleepcations. But these strategies only do so much.

Lost weight using a GLP-1? People judge you more harshly

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 04:00
Those who used GLP-1 medication experienced more negative reactions from others than those who lost weight through traditional methods or not at all.

Parents’ stress tied to children’s mental health

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 04:00
Two of the top sources of stress were kids’ behavioral issues and kids’ mental health.

Coffee helps protect your body from aging and disease

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 04:00
Coffee was found to activate the NR4A1 receptor, which plays a role in aging, stress response, and disease.

Meet the viral woman 'reparenting' herself

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 04:00
Reparenting involves speaking to the inner child, listening to its needs, and providing the caring guidance often missed in childhood.