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·September 11, 2018·8 min read

The Universality of Shame

Researchers hypothesize shame may have been built into human nature by evolution because it served an important function for our foraging ancestors. The study reports an implicit mental map of how negatively others will perceive a person sets the level of shame they feel for their potential action.

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·June 20, 2022·5 min read

Helping the Brain to Heal the Gut

Researchers say using psychological interventions like CBT may help to alleviate anxiety and other symptoms associated with IBS.

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·May 23, 2022·7 min read

‘I Don’t Even Remember What I Read’: People Enter a ‘Dissociative State’ When Using Social Media

Researchers investigate why we "space out" and stop paying attention to the world around us when we become engrossed in social media posts.

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·February 18, 2022·4 min read

Do We Really ‘Lose Our Filter’ as We Age?

From age-related brain shrinkage that may affect our social cognition, to feeling more confident in our own skin, researchers investigate why older people appear to lose their "filter" when it comes to some social interactions.

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·January 3, 2022·4 min read

How to Make Dry January a Success

Each January, thousands of people resolve to forgo indulging in alcohol for a month. Researchers explore ways in which to succeed at your goal for a "dry January."

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·September 3, 2021·5 min read

Gut and Heart Signals Affect How We See Ourselves

Study reveals the strength of the connection between the brain and internal organs is associated with how a person feels about their appearance. Weaker brain responses to the gut and heart were linked to greater levels of body shame and weight preoccupation.

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·July 19, 2022·5 min read

Feminism May Lead to Better Body Image

Mothers and daughters who espouse feminist beliefs have more positive body image and less shame about their bodies than women who do not ascribe to feminist ideals.

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·June 5, 2022·6 min read

Black Girls Commonly Have Negative Experiences Related to Their Natural Hair

Many young Black girls face bullying, teasing, and unwanted touching of their natural hair by other youngsters. This has a negative effect on body image. Researchers address strategies to promote positive body image in young Black women and girls.

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·March 31, 2022·3 min read

Cold Chills and Aggression: Study Examines Responses to Aversive Music

For some people, listening to "aversive" music can trigger aggressive behaviors and primitive fight-or-flight responses, a new study reports.

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·January 26, 2022·4 min read

When Relationships Break Down, Men Are at Risk of Mental Illness

Researchers report males who transition out of relationships are at higher risk of developing anxiety, depression, and suicide.

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·January 1, 2022·6 min read

New Treatment Leads to Much Less Overeating

A new treatment system that focuses on the link between eating and mental health helps people with obesity make healthier decisions when it comes to eating.

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·August 29, 2021·3 min read

News and Images From Afghanistan Can Trigger PTSD in Military Veterans

Current events surrounding the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the extensive news coverage can trigger post-traumatic stress in those who served in military conflicts, including Iraq and Vietnam, researchers report.

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