For years, Gen Z has often been described as overly sensitive, anxious, or emotionally fragile. The explanation usually sounded familiar: too much screen time, too little resilience, and a childhood shaped by smartphones and social media. But developmental psychologists who have spent years studying Gen Z say that interpretation may misunderstand what this generation actually … Read more
The word “narcissist” has become part of everyday conversation. It is often used to describe selfish behavior, excessive confidence, social media habits, or difficult relationships. But mental health experts say the term is frequently misunderstood and overused. A recent discussion involving German-Canadian criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw has renewed interest in how narcissistic traits are … Read more
When people hear the term “personality disorder,” the reaction is often very different from how they respond to conditions such as depression or anxiety. Mental illnesses are commonly viewed through a medical lens and are more likely to receive empathy and public understanding. Personality disorders, however, are frequently associated with labels such as manipulative, difficult, … Read more
For many teenagers, exercise is not simply about fitness. It is also tied to confidence, social pressure, self-image, and fear of judgment. A new study published in 2026 suggests that these emotional experiences during adolescence may play a major role in determining whether young people stay physically active later in life. The research, led by … Read more
Friendships are often tested not during moments of agreement, but during moments of conflict and difference. Lebanese-Canadian psychologist and professor Gad Saad captured this idea in a widely discussed quote from his book The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense: “Anyone who is willing to end a relationship because of a reasoned … Read more
A handwritten grocery list may seem outdated in a world filled with shopping apps, smart reminders, and digital planners. But psychology research suggests that people who still rely on paper lists may actually be using their brains in a more engaged and structured way. Recent studies show that writing information by hand activates memory and … Read more
Researchers are continuing to explore how mental health and s*xual health may be more closely connected than previously understood. A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggests that certain forms of problematic s*xual behavior could serve as early indicators of vulnerability to psychosis and related psychiatric conditions. The findings do not suggest … Read more
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being compared with human thinking, not because machines possess consciousness, but because they process information differently from people. For many psychologists and researchers, this comparison is becoming useful in understanding how human behavior actually works beneath the surface. Large language models, or LLMs, do not think emotionally, seek social approval, or … Read more
Many people approach health improvement by adding more habits, more goals, and more routines to their schedule. But psychologists say lasting wellness may depend less on doing more and more on organizing small actions in a sustainable order. A growing concept known as wellness stacking focuses on linking simple health behaviors together so they become … Read more
Many people spend a significant amount of time thinking about how they are perceived by others. They replay conversations, analyze small mistakes, and worry about being judged in social or professional settings. Psychology, however, suggests that people who appear less concerned about public opinion are not necessarily arrogant or self-centered. In many cases, they have … Read more