Why Society Feels Chaotic and How It Fuels Authoritarianism, Per a Study Does it feel like society is spiraling? A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology explores “anomie”—a sense of eroded norms and leadership—linking it to political helplessness and authoritarian appeal. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
How to Stay Calm Under Pressure, Per Stress Management Experts Feeling overwhelmed at work or in personal conflicts? Losing calm is common, but experts like Yvan Paquet and Johana Rosenbalum share strategies to stay composed. Stress affects 40% of adults daily, per a 2020 Journal of Psychoneuroendocrinology study, impacting mental health. As a psychology professor … Read more
What the Diddy Affair Reveals About Psychological Abuse and Control The Diddy Affair, involving allegations of psychological and sexual violence against Sean “Diddy” Combs, introduces a chilling concept: the “grip.” This insidious form of control, described by forensic psychologist Dr. Don Hughes, traps victims in cycles of dependency and fear. As a psychology professor with … 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
France’s Psychotropic Drug Shortage: A Mental Health Crisis Unfolds For months, France has faced a severe shortage of psychotropic drugs like quetiapine, sertraline, venlafaxine, and lithium, affecting 14 critical molecules, per the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM). This crisis leaves patients with bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder in … Read more
Embracing Suffering: The Scary Truth to Unlocking Happiness Happiness isn’t just about surrounding yourself with good relationships, as a Harvard study confirms—it’s about finding meaning through life’s challenges. Mark Manson, in The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*, and Martin Seligman, founder of positive psychology, argue that embracing suffering is key to a fulfilling … Read more