In his most recent book, neuroscientist and psychoanalyst Mark Solms tackles a philosophical puzzle: Why should we have consciousness? Why does life feel like something at all?
In his most recent book, neuroscientist and psychoanalyst Mark Solms tackles a philosophical puzzle: Why should we have consciousness? Why does life feel like something at all?
Decades of emotion regulation research suggest that expressive suppression, swallowing your emotions, is harmful. What does research on making art for emotion regulation show?
Decades of emotion regulation research suggest that expressive suppression, swallowing your emotions, is harmful. What does research on making art for emotion regulation show?
Wanting happiness too intensely can, paradoxically, lead to less happiness. By considering the emotion system, researchers suggest better ways to achieve well-being.
Wanting happiness too intensely can, paradoxically, lead to less happiness. By considering the emotion system, researchers suggest better ways to achieve well-being.
Loneliness isn't just about spending time alone. So do we need stronger friendships? Evolutionary biology and social neuroscience suggest we don't just need deep talks.
Loneliness isn't just about spending time alone. So do we need stronger friendships? Evolutionary biology and social neuroscience suggest we don't just need deep talks.
New research provides a comprehensive comparison of antidepressant medications to an all-natural alternative, finding equal effectiveness and better side effects.
New research provides a comprehensive comparison of antidepressant medications to an all-natural alternative, finding equal effectiveness and better side effects.
Does being alone matter more for some people than others? Are relationships more important at certain ages? New research on loneliness and being alone provides surprising insights.
Does being alone matter more for some people than others? Are relationships more important at certain ages? New research on loneliness and being alone provides surprising insights.
New research combines data from almost 1 million people collected by Facebook and Gallup polling to answer the question: Are countries that use Facebook more unhappy?
New research combines data from almost 1 million people collected by Facebook and Gallup polling to answer the question: Are countries that use Facebook more unhappy?
For two decades, researchers have searched for a way to diagnose ADHD by measuring the brain's electrical activity. Is a promising marker emerging from recent research?
For two decades, researchers have searched for a way to diagnose ADHD by measuring the brain's electrical activity. Is a promising marker emerging from recent research?
A debate from Plato to modern neuroscience: how do emotions and reason interact? New theories from neuroscientist Luiz Pessoa challenge conventional wisdom.
A debate from Plato to modern neuroscience: how do emotions and reason interact? New theories from neuroscientist Luiz Pessoa challenge conventional wisdom.
Researchers have identified likely data manipulations by a Harvard Business School professor in a study on honesty. How should we treat such problems in psychology research?
Researchers have identified likely data manipulations by a Harvard Business School professor in a study on honesty. How should we treat such problems in psychology research?
In 2022, the FDA approved a new super-fast brain stimulation for depression. New research identified the change in the brain that may explain its success.
In 2022, the FDA approved a new super-fast brain stimulation for depression. New research identified the change in the brain that may explain its success.
How does stress during pregnancy influence rates of postpartum depression? What factors help buffer against depression in new mothers? Researchers at Arizona State provide insight.
How does stress during pregnancy influence rates of postpartum depression? What factors help buffer against depression in new mothers? Researchers at Arizona State provide insight.
The president of Stanford stands accused of falsifying data in his Alzheimer's research. What can we learn about the institutions that promote good mental health research?
The president of Stanford stands accused of falsifying data in his Alzheimer's research. What can we learn about the institutions that promote good mental health research?