Mental Health

Many painful returns: Coping with crummy gifts

Painful gift giving can burden friends and loved ones with unwanted stuff they may try to get rid of. Why do unwanted gifts matter, and what should you do with them?

Is Gambling Addiction Hereditary

Gambling's origins can be traced back centuries, contributing to the very fabric of countless civilisations over time.

The psychology of fairness: Why some Americans don't believe the election results

Many conflicts, like the hotly-contested 2020 presidential race, revolve around fair results. Here's the psychology behind "fairness."

Covid-created Anxiety; An Epidemic in the Making

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, anxiety is on the rise.

Some Advice from the Online Dating-Tested

For those frustrated with online dating, a new rules of engagement plan could be in order.

In Online Dating Sea, Lots of Bait, Few Nibbles

So many unrequited likes and winks, so many disappointments, so many people using online dating sites.

Are You More Impulsive? Using Your Phone Tooooo Much?

Impulsive choice is driven by two factors – your self-control and the ability to imagine potential outcomes of your behavior and future consequences.

Online Pandemic Fretting Has a Public Health Upside

Public health officials, some advice: You can use social media as an effective way to reach the public. It's where much of your audience is.

Diagnosis of a Personal Nature Shouldn’t Cause Shame

There was a time, not that long ago, when certain medical conditions were discussed in hushed whispers. It's time for that to change.

Talk Therapy Patients: How Secure Are Your Sessions?

Health record thieves are out there. For ease of mind, ask how your health care providers protect your information.

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Pandemic Naysayers Sneak into Hospital to See if ICU Is Full

A Provo, Utah hospital has increased its security precautions after conspiracy theorists tried to sneak into the intensive care unit to see if it was full.