Psychology / Psychiatry Stories
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The Science Of Amnesia [VIDEO]
Simple amnesia involves an absolute loss of information from your memory, whereas your memories still exist but cannot be recalled in cases of dissociative amnesia. -
Here's Where The US Falls Among The World's Happiest Countries [CHARTS]
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s World Happiness Report 2015 shows the U.S. didn't make the top 10. -
Sad Or Shameful? Understanding The Pathological Liar
Lying is sometimes necessary, but too much of it can open a window into deeper psychological disorder. -
Even Without Drugs, Psychotherapy Can Treat Depression
A new study confirms psychotherapy — minus any form of drug therapy — can normalize the brain activity of depressed patients. -
1 In 3 Teen Boys Attempt Suicide After A Sexual Assault
The stigma behind sexual assault may deter teen boys from reporting it, putting them at risk of attempting suicide. -
Brain Scans Show Whether Kids With Autism Will Have Language Problems
Researchers can predict an autistic child’s future language development abilities based on the results of a brain scan taken when they are toddlers. -
Beauty Is A Choice In Dove’s ‘Choose Beautiful’ Campaign [VIDEO]
In a new inspirational video campaign, Dove poses a difficult question for women to face: are they beautiful or simply average? -
Boost Your Memory By Associating It With Feelings
Humans are better at retaining information if it’s associated with either negative or positive feelings, or linked to the notion of reward or punishment. -
Being Cold And Callous Doesn't Always Mean You're A Psychopath
A new study shows that adolescents who exhibit coldness, callousness, and anti-social behavior aren’t necessarily psychopaths. It’s a lot more complicated than a single definition. -
How Buddhist Concepts Change The Prejudiced Mind
Hearing words associated with Buddhism, such as Dharma and Nirvana, can reduce prejudice and increase prosociality. -
Why Beating Video Games Feels So Good [VIDEO]
Video games have always been developed to trigger our brain's pleasure centers. But now, developers are starting to tap into this physiological response even more. -
Even Kids Suffer From The Bystander Effect
When someone needs help, people have the bad habit of doing nothing. Psychologists say kids are just as guilty.
