Anxiety affects millions—if not you, then probably someone you care about. Many people don't seek treatment but try to face their dark thoughts and negativity alone. Here's how to help them. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-wido…

Casual use of the label 'narcissism' has soared in recent years. Here's what everyone needs to know about the emotional damage it can do—and what to try instead. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond…

It's long been believed that abuse and neglect are routinely passed from one generation to the next. Here's what the research shows. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-at…

Have you ever ignored a bad feeling or minimized a concern you had early in a new relationship? Here are some red flags you don't want to miss. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfu…

It can be easy for singles locked into dating apps to forget that at least 50 percent of couples still first encounter each other in the real world. Most often in places like these. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-at…

Trying to lose weight or get more healthy? What you don't do may be just as important as what you do. Here’s why. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/consum…

In a long-term relationship, it’s all too easy to let habit take over and get stuck in stale routines. Here’s what you can do to make life feel exciting and fresh again, writes Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfil…

The size and closeness of a person's friend circles are influenced by where they're from and their approach to relationships. Here's how it works. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-we…

'There are a myriad of ways people seek to look younger, from surgery to changes in diet and nutrition. Yet the most attractive qualities shine from the inside,' writes Wendy L. Patrick PhD psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-ba…

Many people try hard to conceal the effort behind their successes. Here's why they do it—and the toll it can take on their mental health. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social…

Optimism can keep us going through dark times. But that doesn't mean we should avoid uncomfortable emotions—like anger, anxiety, and fear—at all costs. Here's why, explains Nick Morgan psychologytoday.com/us/blog/commun…

If depression is related to specific neurological processes, is there anything we can do about it? The answer is yes—and here's why. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond…

Flirting isn't an inborn trait. It's a skill people can develop and learn—and psychology can help. Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. explains how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ps…

Media consumers can form relationships that are psychologically real—even if they are imaginary and one-sided. Here's how that can get complicated. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reel-r…

Ghosting has become an increasingly common way to end relationships—but that doesn't make it any less painful. Here are some ways to handle a sudden disappearance in your life. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talkin…

It's a mistake to think of pain as a solely physical phenomenon. Research shows that psychological factors play a significant role in how we feel pain—and for how long. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/scienc…

Emotional safety and security are the bedrock of a healthy relationship. Here are some ways to make sure you and your partner have a firm foundation. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social…

'Even great advice will likely be ignored if it is delivered with overtones of shaming, contempt, or derision.' Here's what parents need to know about vicarious learning. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/school…

It's just as important to know what you want from a relationship as what you don't want. Start with these key qualities. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/assemb…

The inability to feel pleasure, or anhedonia, is often missed in the diagnosis of depression. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/you-ar…