Organizers of Earth Day are calling for widespread climate education as a critical step in the fight against climate change. A new report highlights the impact of climate education on promoting behaviour change in the next generation.
Netflix’s new drama shows we’re still drawn to the concept of ‘gentlemen’. Psychology explains why.
It’s a shock when we realise our parents aren’t managing well at home. So, how can you handle it if your parent is refusing aged care? 4 things to consider...
Everyone has been there. You get invited to something that you absolutely do not want to attend – a holiday party, a family cookout, an expensive trip. But doubts and anxieties creep into your head as you weigh whether to decline.
Spending too much time online? Try these helpful tips to improve your digital wellness
Placebos have been studied more than any treatment in the history of medicine, yet they remain mysterious. Six surprising things about placebos everyone should know
Breakdancing in the break room might not seem like the best way to get ahead at work, but research shows recreational dance can actually improve productivity performance in the workplace.
Whenever we make choices in a social setting about how much we want to share with others we must navigate between our own selfish interests and social norms for fairness.
Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals
In its Buddhist origins, mindfulness involves showing compassion towards yourself and all living things.
They say appearances can be deceiving. In the case of gift giving, they might be right.
Many of us tend to pursue areas of strengths and ignore areas of weakness. There’s good reason to use strengths. They reinforce competence. But there’s also good reason to explore and utilize weaknesses.
How Christmas music in adverts and shops harnesses nostalgia to encourage you to spend more
Businesses fear of losing their clients may lead to what researchers call “pandering” - offering consumers what they want to hear rather than what they need.
Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it
Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what’s behind their harmful behavior
Someone has told you they’re self-harming. Now what?
Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique ? here’s how your brain stores and retrieves words
Self-control isn’t always a good thing – having too much can be bad for your mental health
- By Steve Taylor
Our prehistoric ancestors lived in a state of connection, without a sense of separateness to their immediate environment or their community. However, at some point a “fall” into disconnection occurred.
We all know that feeling when nature calls – but what’s far less understood is the psychology behind it. Why, for example, do we get the urge to pee just before getting into the shower, or when we’re swimming?