Does Joker: Folie á Deux show the "folly of two" as one individual inspires psychotic expression in another or does it demonstrate why the DSM-5 renamed shared psychosis yet again?
Does Joker: Folie á Deux show the "folly of two" as one individual inspires psychotic expression in another or does it demonstrate why the DSM-5 renamed shared psychosis yet again?
In "The Testaments," Margaret Atwood's sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," one protagonist has started plucking hair when stressed. At what point does it become a mental disorder?
In "The Testaments," Margaret Atwood's sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," one protagonist has started plucking hair when stressed. At what point does it become a mental disorder?
Guilt and grief drive heroes in different ways. One may strive to become a person who could have prevented their tragedy while another mires in guilt that he did not stop his.
Guilt and grief drive heroes in different ways. One may strive to become a person who could have prevented their tragedy while another mires in guilt that he did not stop his.
Lockdown life altered experiences throughout periods of masking or isolation, and may have lingering effects by producing feelings of jamais vu in which everything feels "off."
Lockdown life altered experiences throughout periods of masking or isolation, and may have lingering effects by producing feelings of jamais vu in which everything feels "off."
Wonder Woman embodies positive psychology's character strengths and virtues. Lynda Carter call the character a gay icon. Cognitive dissonance may explain why some fans object.
Wonder Woman embodies positive psychology's character strengths and virtues. Lynda Carter call the character a gay icon. Cognitive dissonance may explain why some fans object.
In every live-action film depiction, the character Selina Kyle (Catwoman) awakens another side of Bruce Wayne (Batman) to help him function as a more complete human being.
In every live-action film depiction, the character Selina Kyle (Catwoman) awakens another side of Bruce Wayne (Batman) to help him function as a more complete human being.
In the film "Batman Forever" and now in "The Batman," the Riddler shows signs of borderline personality disorder. In the current film, Bruce Wayne may show some signs, too.
In the film "Batman Forever" and now in "The Batman," the Riddler shows signs of borderline personality disorder. In the current film, Bruce Wayne may show some signs, too.
Mental shortcuts may mislead Holocaust doubters and deniers. The availability heuristic could cause some to overlook evidence of deaths by overgeneralizing survival accounts.
Mental shortcuts may mislead Holocaust doubters and deniers. The availability heuristic could cause some to overlook evidence of deaths by overgeneralizing survival accounts.
How do we cite comic books and graphic novels when we must follow APA style even though the American Psychological Association's style manual never mentions them?
How do we cite comic books and graphic novels when we must follow APA style even though the American Psychological Association's style manual never mentions them?
Does educational fair use fully cover analyzing stories owned by someone else? Four factors figure into determining which counts as fair use and which goes too far.
Does educational fair use fully cover analyzing stories owned by someone else? Four factors figure into determining which counts as fair use and which goes too far.
From Superman to Star Wars, heroic examples from fantastical fiction—whether through a character's persistence or something they simply said—sometimes help alter suicide thoughts.
From Superman to Star Wars, heroic examples from fantastical fiction—whether through a character's persistence or something they simply said—sometimes help alter suicide thoughts.
Too many people do not know what psychology is, may find the field frightening, and can feel daunted by the perceived judgment by psychological professionals.
Too many people do not know what psychology is, may find the field frightening, and can feel daunted by the perceived judgment by psychological professionals.
Why do people become fans of professional wrestling even though the spectacle is known to be staged? What purpose does such media consumption serve? Did Freud, Jung, or Adler know?
Why do people become fans of professional wrestling even though the spectacle is known to be staged? What purpose does such media consumption serve? Did Freud, Jung, or Adler know?
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" TV series shows a therapist both confront her client and assign him to make AA-style amends to others. Does that fit any real therapy style?
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" TV series shows a therapist both confront her client and assign him to make AA-style amends to others. Does that fit any real therapy style?
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.