Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist (2025)

5 steps to get your phone use under control.

Many people suffering from severe mental illnesses are significantly overweight. New weight loss medications may help extend life expectancy.

For many people the first part of the day can bring the most tension and worry. Here's why—and what to do about it.

Breakups are not simply endings. They are transitions. They are the crossroads where your past meets the opportunity to redefine your future.

Unlock the power of locus of control to overcome limiting beliefs and take charge of your life.

Stress is unavoidable, but bragging about it? Discover how "stress bragging" impacts your well-being and destroys your relationship with your coworkers.

Are you an emotionally adept partner? These two questions can help you become one.

Habitual exercise can impact attention and memory. But what about the immediate effects of exercise on attention? Can exercise help?

We must develop solutions to prevent the cultural dominance exerted by social networks.

Are you using common phrases that may facilitate the development of a negative reputation at work? Here are five such phrases to consider, along with their alternatives.

Inattentive/disengaged parenting has profound repercussions, as children need to be consistently loved, which occurs only through frequent interaction.

Halfway through the semester and you're hitting that slump, where everything sucks. Take a deep breath. If you take small steps each day, you'll make it to break.

By learning to differentiate between what we can and cannot control, we can find peace and happiness even when things don't go according to plan.

Learn the science behind life skills and examples of life skills for you to explore.

A Personal Perspective: Discover the story of J.P. and his life-changing encounter.

You're more likely to spend eternity with a partner who can make you smile.

Could spending too much time with AI chatbots change how you interact with humans? New research suggests that becoming emotionally dependent on AI chatbots has a dark side.

Stuck in conflict or feeling distant? You're probably caught in one of these patterns. Here's how you can finally break free for a healthier, stronger bond.

Ready to stop waiting on luck and start creating your own? It’s simpler than you think—discover 3 easy actions to start spotting hidden opportunities today.

Many psychology researchers share the overarching goal of having a positive impact on children’s lives. But how exactly do we achieve this?

Whether by choice or circumstance, birth rates keep falling and the number of only children keeps rising. Read reasons why only children are at a measurable advantage.

Children may feel anxious when they see or hear the signs of a parent's illness. This may be expressed as annoyance or anger — and what's needed from the parent is reassurance.

Explore how wearable tech is revolutionizing the mind-body connection, offering new insights for mental health treatment.

Ethical conduct online is just as important as within the consulting room. These 5 questions aim to assist professionals in reflecting on their professional social media conduct.

Neuroplasticity shapes social interactions, influencing our brains and behavior.

Time spent at home increased dramatically during the pandemic and has only declined a little since then. People who are well-off are increasingly likely to be homebodies.

Feeling overwhelmed by financial fear? It's possible to turn turned struggles into success through education, budgeting, and community support.

LLMs enhance our cognitive toolkit by adding an iterative inner dialogue, refining ideas, and bridging introspection with richer, more nuanced thinking.

An undiagnosed limp finally got a name and came with many lessons. Here's what I've learned.