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Psychology explains why some people are terrified before flying, and it may have less to do with the plane itselfPsychology suggests intense pre-flight anxiety, or aviophobia, is strongly linked to past stressful experiences and burnout. A 2024 study f...
Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
The surprising thing women want in a man once they don't need his money anymoreA recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences examined how relationship power affects mate preferences. Researchers su...
Could a simple blood test predict depression before symptoms appear? Here's what scientists claimA new blood test tracking immune cell aging may offer an objective way to detect depression before symptoms manifest. Research indicates th...
When AI takes the couch: Chatbots show signs of ‘synthetic psychopathology’Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have found that leading AI chatbots can produce consistent, therapy-like self-stories when prom...
SC panel to examine silent struggles pushing students to the edgeThe Supreme Court's National Task Force (NTF) is launching a comprehensive investigation into student mental health and rising suicide rate...
Feeling depressed for no reason? You would be surprised to know the reason behind thatDoctors explain how weather can impact mood and contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, also known as winter blues or winter ...
Think you have the 'sensitivity' genes? Couples programmes can help build a more successful relationshipPeople can differ substantially in how sensitive to their environments they are.
A new study says coronavirus may attack patients' nervous system, cause anxiety and depressionThe study says these psychological symptoms may be linked to the widely reported disruption of the sense of smell and taste caused by the i...
Surprise, surprise! People who swear often are more honest than othersAs dishonesty and profanity are both considered deviant they are often viewed as evidence of low moral standards.
Do you cry a lot during emotional films? It may increase your threshold for painWhile comedy makes us laugh, a process that releases endorphins - feel-good chemicals that increase pain tolerance.
People with 'intellectual arrogance' get better grades"Intellectual humility" - having an accurate or moderate view of one's intelligence and being open to criticism and ideas - correlates with...
Texting tied to poor academic performance in teenage girlsIt appears that it is the compulsive nature of texting, rather than sheer frequency, that is problematic.
Me-time may boost your productivity at work!High quality me-time not only improves your psychological wellbeing it can also make you a more engaged employee, scientists have found.
People prone to delusions make rushed decisions: StudyPeople who are prone to delusions gather insufficient information before making decisions, according to new research.
Self-compassion leads to positive body image in womenThe study gathered data from 153 female under-graduate students and used BMI calculations based on each participant's self-reported height ...
Parents of anxious children should avoid 'protection trap'Parents naturally comfort their kids when they are scared, but new research shows that some reactions may actually reinforce children's fee...
Threefold surge in male teenage drinking in India: StudyResearchers said that alcohol consumption & its effects are a major public health problem & the trend is "alarming" in India
Workplace stress can double your risk of heart diseaseHealthy employees exposed to stress at work are at twice the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new German study has warned.
'Facebook profile may expose mental illness'A person's Facebook profile may reveal signs of mental illness that might not necessarily emerge in a session with a psychiatrist: Study.