Psychology Today

For many people, coming home after a long day of work and being greeted by the wagging tail of a dog or the soft purr of a cat is the highlight of their day. This is why.

When states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, fewer prescriptions for anxiety are filled, but more for depression and psychosis. Here's how to make sense of this.

Becoming a family's outcast often result from the family choosing to keep its system in place rather than doing the hard work of self-reflection.

This post highlights the importance of maintaining long-term recovery by staying mindful of common pitfalls, such as overconfidence, isolation, stress, and boredom.

Discover whether you may be one of the few who have the superpower of sensitivity.

Wearable technologies can measure everything from oxygen saturation to the quality of our sleep. The downside is that "overmonitoring" of our bodies can actually increase anxiety.

A range of harmful, pervasive biases tend to get ignored in cultural conversations around social justice.

Are you living and leading in alignment with your values? Identify what’s most important, and commit to walking your talk for real fulfillment.

Feeling the sting of backhanded compliments or constant criticism? It might be jealousy at play. Discover how to spot the signs and protect your peace.

It isn’t always easy to create and maintain an intimate connection with a romantic partner. Using the right persuasive words can help.