Thoughts and Feelings

Stress

Hormones Help Predict Who’s Likely to Suffer During Stress

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on September 21, 2023

A new study shows how we can know in advance who is more likely to develop depression under stress.

A new study shows how we can know in advance who is more likely to develop depression under stress.

Testosterone

How Becoming a Dad Changes Men

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on April 9, 2023

Fathers who more actively participate in pregnancy and infant care experience important hormonal changes and brain alterations, which support them in becoming better fathers.

Fathers who more actively participate in pregnancy and infant care experience important hormonal changes and brain alterations, which support them in becoming better fathers.

Stress

Mental Health Expectations in a Post(?) Pandemic World

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on January 4, 2023

COVID-19 affected the mental health of many, particularly those with pre-pandemic conditions. These are some possible explanations as to why.

COVID-19 affected the mental health of many, particularly those with pre-pandemic conditions. These are some possible explanations as to why.

Emotion Regulation

Self-Criticism and Emotion Regulation in Adolescence

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on July 30, 2022

Being self-critical may lead to managing emotions in the worst way. A new study shows how the two are related in adolescence.

Being self-critical may lead to managing emotions in the worst way. A new study shows how the two are related in adolescence.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How the Pandemic Changed Family Dynamics

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on August 2, 2021

How COVID-19 impacted social-emotional development for children and adolescents.

How COVID-19 impacted social-emotional development for children and adolescents.

Disaster Psychology

How Mental Health Shapes Recovery After a Disaster

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on July 1, 2021

Our mental health prior to a traumatic event influences how well we cope with trauma.

Our mental health prior to a traumatic event influences how well we cope with trauma.

Neuroscience

Why Doing Something Different Can Boost Well-Being

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on June 23, 2021

A new study combining neuroimaging with tracking participants' geographical movements shows that going to new places increases happiness.

A new study combining neuroimaging with tracking participants' geographical movements shows that going to new places increases happiness.

Depression

Maternal Depression May Affect How Children Respond to Criticism

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on May 4, 2021

Maternal depression may render children more sensitive to criticism.

Maternal depression may render children more sensitive to criticism.

Depression

Depression Changes How We Use Our Memory

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on March 29, 2021

Take a deeper look at the way we use our memory to imagine our future, and how this process is different for people with clinical depression.

Take a deeper look at the way we use our memory to imagine our future, and how this process is different for people with clinical depression.

Fear

A New Path for Dealing With Fear

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on January 30, 2021

A new study sheds light on new directions for treating anxiety.

A new study sheds light on new directions for treating anxiety.

Health

Growing Up in Unprecedented Times

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on December 7, 2020

How did Covid-19 influence our kids and what can we do about it?

How did Covid-19 influence our kids and what can we do about it?

Sleep

The Importance of Sleep During Covid-19

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on July 13, 2020

The pandemic is impacting our mental health, but there is something simple that could help us cope: Sleep.

The pandemic is impacting our mental health, but there is something simple that could help us cope: Sleep.

Adoption

Our Past May Not Be Our Future: Adoption and Mental Health

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on May 18, 2020

Can adoption have healing qualities? New research suggests that it can, but it takes time to see the results

Can adoption have healing qualities? New research suggests that it can, but it takes time to see the results

Adolescence

Why Adolescents Make Riskier Choices When With Their Peers

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on January 31, 2020

Teenagers are very sensitive to social influence. Though they can make good decisions and exercise cognitive control, being around peers may weaken their ability to do so.

Teenagers are very sensitive to social influence. Though they can make good decisions and exercise cognitive control, being around peers may weaken their ability to do so.

How do you interpret social events? Depression and anxiety may play a role.

Pregnancy

How Does Depression Affect Pregnant Women?

Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on September 24, 2019

Pregnant women usually pay more attention to infant distress compared to women who don’t have children—but this may not happen when they are depressed.

Pregnant women usually pay more attention to infant distress compared to women who don’t have children—but this may not happen when they are depressed.