10 articles
Bestselling author Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score" links trauma to numerous health issues, but critics question the scientific basis for these claims. Research suggests cause-and-effect relationships may be overstated, and lifestyle factors could be more impactful for mental well-being.
The Johari Window is a psychological tool that helps individuals understand their self-awareness and how they are perceived by others. By dividing self-knowledge into four panes—Arena, Facade, Blind Spot, and Unknown—it offers a framework for personal growth and improved relationships.
A bizarre 1995 bank robbery, where perpetrators used lemon juice believing it would make them invisible to cameras, led to their swift capture. The incident inspired research into the Dunning-Kruger effect, a psychological phenomenon where incompetence breeds overconfidence.
A new study in Evolutionary Psychology questions whether parenthood leads to greater happiness, finding no evidence to support the common belief. Experts and parents on a recent broadcast shared mixed views, highlighting personal growth and unique joys alongside stress and challenges.
This article explores three bizarre true crime cases: a man who mutilated himself for an acting role, a New York City apartment found to house a 400-pound tiger, and a bank robbery foiled by the perpetrators' belief that lemon juice makes one invisible to cameras. These stories highlight extreme desperation, hidden lives, and the surprising effects of self-deception.
A cult expert suggests Donald Trump's habit of buying shoes for his staff is a tactic to humiliate and control them. This method aims to strip individuals of their identity and enforce subservience. The practice draws parallels to historical authoritarian leaders who used demeaning acts to maintain power.
Shame often drives a need for superiority by creating hierarchies based on neutral differences. Learn how this defense mechanism impacts personality traits and how to foster genuine self-acceptance.
Discover how deflection tactics, common in narcissistic behavior and everyday life, prevent accountability and harm relationships. Learn to recognize these strategies and foster healthier communication.
This analysis explores a philosophical perspective that challenges the traditional understanding of evil. It argues that our human-centric definitions of good and bad are subjective and limited, proposing that accepting reality as it is, and reframing wrongdoing as misguidance rather than inherent evil, can lead to greater understanding and peace.
Psychologist Dr. John Gartner has identified the display of a large banner with Donald Trump's face at the Department of Justice as a concerning sign of his declining mental state and self-absorption. Gartner warns this action, combined with alleged cognitive issues, signals a menacing intent to target political opponents.
