emotion

A new study reveals that for Israeli rave-goers using psychedelics, the party is just one phase. Extensive preparations and complex physical, emotional, and social after-effects show the experience extends well beyond the dance floor.

Science fiction films have warned us of the dangers of AI for decades. Now research shows AI really is fueling fatigue, fading attention, and even psychosis-like symptoms.

When survivors of trauma recount their experiences, they are often questioned because of how they relay their stories. They may have problems remembering what happened, or their memories may be jumbled or even contradictory. People hearing those stories—attorneys, reporters, healthcare workers or friends—may expect a clearer, linear narrative. Those unaffected by trauma may also be surprised to h…

Have you ever considered using your own creative writing as a psychotherapeutic tool much as you might someone else's? It's fascinating and enriches the therapy in unexpected ways.

You love your partner, and they are occasionally supportive, but as soon as you open up about a hardship, they counter it with their own troubles.

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean

A few months ago I was sitting in a convention center about to deliver a keynote at an event, watching my Oura Ring throw up the same heart rate pattern it shows me when I’m at my Pilates class. Simil

Women experiencing physical symptoms of stress, like headaches or muscle pain, report more negative dreams. A new psychological survey explores how daytime physical discomfort and general bodily awareness relate to the emotional intensity of our nighttime narratives.

Emotional intelligence (EI) and self-regulated learning (SRL) have emerged as central constructs for explaining why some students sustain engagement and achieve academically under pressure while others succumb to burnout and inefficiency. This mini-review synthesizes theoretical and empirical work on the association between EI and SRL and on the psychological pathways through which the two jointl…

We often treat emotional regulation as a soft skill. But what if learning to tolerate difficult feelings is the key to preventing aggression, addiction, suicide, and even violence?

The first days after childbirth are a time of profound change – not only physically, but emotionally as well. Although the rooming-in model, in which mothers and newborns stay together around the clock, is standard practice in maternity wards, not every woman feels ready to care for her baby independently from the very first hours after delivery.