psychology
Scientists Implanted And Then Reversed False Memories In Trippy Study
False memories are more common than you think, and can have terrible consequences in the criminal justice system. Now, they've been reversed.
The Fan of the Fans
When Gayle Stever proposed studying Michael Jackson fans in the 80s, her thesis was snubbed. Three decades later, she’s shown why the psychology of fans is not necessarily an unhealthy obsession.
Growing Up as a ‘Gifted Child’ and the Rude Awakening of Adulthood
I was a child genius. Now I’m an average adult.
Why Your ‘True Self’ Is An Illusion
Most people believe they have a "true self" deep down that is fundamentally morally good. They don't, but the belief affects the way everyone behaves and sees the world.
How To Have a Lucid Dream for the First Time
Lucid dreamers can control the narrative of their dreams and can experience an emotional release long after they wake up. Here’s how to have a lucid dream.
Why Is Everyone I Know an Empath Now?
While the ability to pick up more intensely on someone’s emotions may be real, the word “empath” has strange, non-psychological origins.
This Company Wants to Replace Therapy With Wearable Tech
Tech companies are making wearables to help manage anxiety and stress. But psychology experts say they’re no substitute for old-fashioned therapy.
Inside the Minds of Sugar Daddies
“I’d probably be lying if I said this was altruistic, but the way I see it, I’d much rather my money go to somebody who appreciates me as opposed to blowing it all at a strip club.”
How to Be Bored
Boredom doesn’t feel good, but it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Understanding it can help resist the urge to run from it.
Here's Why Troopers in India’s Armed Police Forces Are Dying By Suicide
India’s central armed police forces have been reeling under a mental health crisis for years. The pandemic made things worse.
The Pandemic Turned Me Into a Social Media Addict. But Is That So Bad?
As Instagram Lives replaced real life interactions for many this year, we look into whether social media addiction has actually been a coping mechanism for people like me.
How to Stop Constantly Stressing About the Future—And What to Do Instead
Cycling through painful possibilities doesn’t actually help you steel yourself against their impact—it just makes you feel worse in the present.