Simple social rituals like eye contact and small talk are psychologically powerful
A social psychology professor highlights how our daily habits—like wearing headphones or avoiding eye contact—can weaken social bonds. Even brief interactions with strangers can boost well-being, but only if we choose to engage rather than withdraw.
University of Warwick Professor Daniel Read explains the halo effect and how it skews our judgment—whether we’re evaluating people, essays, or companies.
How to Really Make America Great: By Confronting the Forbidden Issues
Ever since I was a little boy whose native country (the Netherlands) was liberated from the Nazis by American and Canadian troops after years of bombing, mass incarcerations, concentration camps, starvation, and general brutality, I have seen the USA as a beacon of hope and sanity in what often appears to be an insane world. […]
Psychological abuse can be hard to recognise but deeply damaging. Learn to identify the signs, understand its impact, and explore compassionate support.
Mental Health Checkups and a Continuum of Intervention
We routinely screen teeth and vision, but not the brain. It’s time for a national system of mental health prevention and care. Early detection can potentially save lives.
Adolescents with mental health conditions show different social media habits
Young people with a diagnosable mental health condition report differences in their experiences of social media compared to those without a condition, including greater dissatisfaction with online friend counts and more time spent on social media sites.
Nearly 1 in 5 men won't seek professional mental health, new report finds
A new report by Pilot, titled Man Up and get over it - Australian Men’s Health Laid Bare - has revealed the often silent struggles faced by men in Australia.
Mental health: ‘Shame is carried by people as a result of trauma. That sense of shame might be buried quite deep’
High prevalence of trauma exists in people seeking help with depression, anxiety or personality disorders, yet trauma itself isn’t always the focus, says clinical psychologist
How to Spot Misinformation About Mental Health Online
Combatting misinformation about mental health requires ongoing awareness campaigns, research, and educational initiatives. Health professionals, researchers, and policymakers must work together to ensure that communities have access to accurate and reliable information about mental health.