Psychology Today

Beauty standards perpetuated by social media and the beauty industry intensify the emotional struggles of those with body-focused repetitive behaviors, complicating their recovery.

Owning a pet can provide mental health benefits to young adults suffering from depression and older adults experiencing loneliness.

Shadow is a Jungian concept that refers to all the darker aspects of our psyche that we have suppressed from past traumas and can integrate into our higher consciousness.

Teaching empathy involves reading others' emotions, considering their perspective and how it's shaped by their experiences, and offering emotional support.

Research offers helpful insights into the conspiratorial mind.

A recent example of image-based sexual abuse on social media highlights a need for broader public education about the harms caused by these kinds of behaviors.

A recent study has good news about brief mindfulness training for our patients.

Mulling over old conversations isn't an uncommon habit. Here's why we do it.

Honing four abilities not only makes us mentally self-aware but also increases our relationship harmony and equips us to grow and change with the winds of life.

While we associate summer with relaxation, free time, and fun, the transition to the season can actually be a stressful time for many.