psychology

Emotionally immature parents are different, but all share some key characteristics.They can struggle to empathize with their kids, admit fault, or listen to other people.Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, a therapist, shared signs you were raised by an emotionally immature parent.Not all dysfunctional families involve physical abuse or extreme neglect. Being raised by an emotionally immature…

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Jude Law recently opened up about his marriage with Philippa Coan, a behavioral psychologist.Law said they "talk a lot about how they feel" and enjoy a "very healthy relationship."While communication is important in a relationship, couples should be intentional about it. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…

A well-timed smile could be the ultimate speed-dating hack. Smiles enhanced by artificial intelligence during video chats led to higher romantic attraction, researchers report October 28 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Face filters, available to social media users worldwide, can smooth blemishes, whiten teeth and highlight hair. They can age you by…

Brain stimulation is an evidence-backed treatment for depression — and now, a clinical trial supports the idea that patients could do it themselves at home.The trial showed that, under remote supervision, 87 patients with depression could successfully use a headset that delivers a weak electric current to a specific part of the brain. This kind…

'October theory' originated on TikTok and is the belief that fall is the best time to set goals.Because three months are left of the year, some people feel more motivated by the deadline.Here's how to make the most of it. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

On a trip to Siberia in 2019, cognitive scientist Pablo Fernandez Velasco attended a raffle drawing with the region’s Evenki reindeer herders. Prizes included a soccer ball, tea, a portable radio, a GPS unit and other knickknacks. A herder in Velasco’s group won the GPS. “I thought [that] was one of the fancier prizes,” says…

At age 16, Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz but survived.She later moved to the US and became a best-selling author and psychologist.Eger said she doesn't run away from the past and thinks of everything as a learning experience. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the…

"Eldest-daughter syndrome" is not an official diagnosis, but it can describe how first daughters feel.A therapist said the common traits are perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-responsibility.As the oldest of her six siblings, she said she related to eldest-daughter syndrome. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…

Symptoms of depression fluctuate over time, but many brain imaging studies of the condition only study one point in time. That’s made it hard to connect networks of brain activity to various symptoms and mood changes. Now, a new study using long-term brain imaging data shows one brain network involved in guiding attention is nearly…