Sleeping Over 9 Hours a Night May Harm Your Brain, Study Finds Sleeping in feels indulgent, but a University of Texas Health Science Center study warns that over nine hours of nightly sleep may accelerate cognitive decline. Researcher Sudha Seshadri links this to memory and logic issues, especially in those with depression. As a psychology … Read more
BDSM Practitioners Are Psychologically Healthy, Study of 1,884 Spanish Adults Finds BDSM—bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism—often carries a stigma of deviance or trauma. Yet, a study in the Journal of Homosexuality challenges this, showing BDSM practitioners may have healthier psychological profiles than non-practitioners. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen … Read more
15 Behaviors That Sabotage Your Self-Confidence, Per Experts Self-confidence is vital for mental health, yet we often undermine it without realizing. Neuroscientist Nawal Mustafa, in an Instagram post, and physician Tanya J. Peterson, in Medical Selection, highlight behaviors that erode confidence through neuroplasticity. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these … Read more
How Your Personality Impacts Mental Health: Insights from a Study of 16,000 People Could your personality shape your mental health? A study in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, analyzing 16,000 Estonians, found that traits like neuroticism and low conscientiousness explain up to 25% of mental disorder risks, such as anxiety or depression. As a psychology professor … Read more
9 Subtle Signs of Emotional Abuse You Might Miss, Per Experts Emotional abuse often hides in plain sight, unlike physical violence. Dr. Stephanie Payne, in Medical Selection, and therapist Amber Long, via Instagram, highlight how subtle behaviors like criticism or gaslighting erode mental health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
How to Escape a Narcissist’s Grip: 4 Steps to Reclaim Your Power A relationship with a narcissist can be devastating, marked by manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional harm. Psychoanalyst Christian Richome, a Paris-based expert, describes this as a “subtle, hypocritical shift” that erodes self-esteem. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these … Read more
12 Phrases That Reveal Dependent Personality Disorder, Per a Psychoanalyst “Man is a social animal,” Aristotle said, but when the need for others’ approval becomes overwhelming, it may signal dependent personality disorder (DPD). Psychoanalyst Christian Richome identifies 12 phrases that reveal this condition, reflecting a deep fear of abandonment. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more
Could High Intelligence Lead to Loneliness? A New Study Explores Everyone craves connection, but a recent study in Personality and Individual Differences suggests high intelligence may lead to loneliness. While intelligent individuals initially attract others, their social bonds often fade, creating isolation. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how social dynamics … Read more
Rafael Nadal’s Big Four Rivalry: How Competition Fueled Performance and Resilience On the opening day of the 2025 French Open, Roland Garros paid tribute to Rafael Nadal, who retired in late 2024 after securing 14 titles there. In an emotional speech, Nadal thanked his “Big Four” rivals—Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray—for driving his … Read more
This Test Reveals How You See Yourself—And Who You Really Are Do you truly know yourself, or are you shaped by labels like “kind” or “rebel” from childhood? A test designed by psychologists Dominique François and Dominique Magnier, featured in How Do You See Yourself?, uncovers the gap between your self-image and reality. As a … Read more