Recent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management and more.
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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.
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:00
Many reasons drive people to renounce US citizenship, a prime one being financial.
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.
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 04:00
Psychologists explain why so many people feel unexpectedly invisible after retirement, despite it being a long-awaited reward.
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.
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.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 04:00
Scientist says evidence 'strongly supports' permanent standard time over the 'summer clock'.
Tue, 05/26/2026 - 04:00
Research shows that Gen Z teens and young adults are dating far less than generations before.
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.
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 04:00
Children are particularly vulnerable and proximity to a destructive event matters.
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.
Fri, 05/15/2026 - 04:00
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.
Tue, 05/12/2026 - 04:00
Those who admit what they don’t know are perceived as more credible.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, 05/04/2026 - 04:00
Two of the top sources of stress were kids’ behavioral issues and kids’ mental health.
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 04:00
Coffee was found to activate the NR4A1 receptor, which plays a role in aging, stress response, and disease.
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.