For individuals experiencing depression, such interactions can be uncomfortable or emotionally taxing. People with depression ...

Viewing sad, emotionally intense art can stir both sorrow and pleasure—and may even help people feel more connected and ...

New research reveals that financial satisfaction is tied to present well-being, but income predicts how people’s happiness ...

Adults who experienced dysfunctional parenting in childhood may struggle more with daily functioning later in life, and this could be partly due to the way those early experiences shape their ...

New research published in Psychology of Popular Media finds that people in one-sided romantic attachments with celebrities — known as parasocial romantic relationships — can experience jealousy when ...

A new study published in the British Journal of Psychology has found that individuals who report symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder tend to ...

New research shows your pupils pulse in sync with your breathing, a discovery that could transform how we study attention, ...

A new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research offers insight into how disrupted sleep and nightmares are related. Using wearable technology to track sleep patterns in the homes of ...

Better emotional skills in childhood are linked to stronger reading comprehension years later, according to new research.

A new study published in the journal Personal Relationships challenges longstanding assumptions about the effects of premarital pregnancy on couples’ relationships. The findings suggest that, when ...

In a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, researchers found that simply imagining natural environments can significantly reduce stress and promote relaxation—more so than ...

A survey of Nova Scotia and Alberta residents conducted during the 2023 wildfires found that 52% had very low resilience to stress, while 39% had likely developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).