Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist (2024)

A new book, co-written by ChatGPT, argues that new leadership is needed to reap the benefits of AI in healthcare.

Couples living with ADHD may struggle with more frequent or more intense arguments. These strategies can help them rebalance and reconnect.

How do gaslighting survivors cope in the aftermath of an abusive relationship? Recent research identifies the potential long-term effects and points to ways to move forward.

Adult bullying may be on the rise. You can protect yourself with these simple steps.

A Personal Perspective: My friend was going to a meditation retreat in India. Here's why I spontaneously joined her.

Discover the power of grit—combining passion and perseverance for long-term success. Learn how this trait influences academics, health, and daily life, and how to cultivate it.

Do you suspect—or know—that your partner is deceiving you? These 3 steps could help you get to the truth and take charge when your partner lies.

Let's stop framing gender diversity as a problem, and call out the real issue: Dehumanization and rigid thinking.

Our understanding of biological sex has become much more fluid of late. Some biological sciences continue to struggle with these changes. Can we come to more of a middle ground?

Adult child specialists can help adult children of divorcing parents navigate what may feel like a familial tsunami of crises, disappointments, and adjustments.

Traditional decision research makes us feel inadequate, doubting even the experts. Naturalistic decision-making does the reverse; it excites us about expertise and our abilities.

LGBTQ+ and other individuals face spiritual, religious, and existential questions. As individuals and members of organizations, many of us can help address these.

A Personal Perspective: Writers, artists, and many others feel their work is being exploited by AI databases without authorization. Is this a form of economic servitude?

The word "hypochondria" has become so stigmatized that we now call it "health anxiety." A new book explores its cultural and literary history.

By grasping the neuroscience of the flow state, we can leverage certain techniques to tap into it more frequently.

Identify whether you are too dependent on your partner or encouraging too much dependency.

Is life moving beyond the human scale? Consider Georg Simmel's famous answer.

A recent paper examines the link between masculine depression and problem behaviors such as overwork, binge drinking, and unwillingness to seek help.

A Personal Perspective: Fear of those living with mental health conditions was used as political fuel in a recent presidential debate. Is fear warranted?

We live in a world our ancestors dreamed of. Yet, instead of enjoying paradise, we're increasingly sick and suffering. Environmental mismatch offers a solution.

Dissociation spans everyday experiences and many psychiatric disorders. See how it is more common than you might think and understand it's treatability.

The global dark night refers to all the crises humanity is facing. We must discover our true nature to engage the meta-crises threatening our survival.

Everyone loves a smile. But beyond approachability, how does a smile impact perceived age and attractiveness?

Men can recognize their fears to gain greater intimacy.

Personal Perspective: My experience working in the area of anxiety disorders helped me swiftly end a panic attack. You, too, can effectively use these strategies.

What may seem like mutual hopes and commitments early on in a relationship may give way to new priorities later.

It is often the case that issues related to low self-esteem become more evident in the context of an intimate relationship. Improvement begins with gaining self-awareness.

Incorporating informal practices into our daily routines provides an accessible way to harness the transformative benefits of meditation while cultivating a more intentional life.

We are all chasing life satisfaction. Until recently, little was known about what personality traits contribute to it. Let's examine new information about collectors.