Cutting Through the Noise: Raw Truths in Psychology News - Page 2
May 14, 2026 - 03:28
Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology to expand with move to West AllisThe Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology is set to relocate from its longtime home in northwest Milwaukee to a significantly larger facility in West Allis. The graduate school will move into...
May 13, 2026 - 15:28
Tech Advances Statewide School Psychology ExcellenceTennessee Tech University recently welcomed school psychology professionals from across the state for the Tennessee Association of School Psychologists (TASP) Spring Institute. The event focused on...
May 12, 2026 - 09:24
A new study compared AI chatbot responses to those of licensed psychologists and peer counselors — and the gap in ethical standards was significant enough to prompt a call for regulationAt some point in the last few years, using a chatbot to process something emotionally difficult stopped feeling unusual. People share this casually now - the 2 am conversation with an AI when the...
May 11, 2026 - 18:31
The Quiet Adult: Why Some People Have No Close FriendsA new perspective in psychology suggests that adults who keep no close friends are not necessarily antisocial or emotionally broken. Instead, many have simply learned a painful lesson early in life...
May 11, 2026 - 12:48
Frontiers | Teacher interpersonal behaviors and student engagement in single-gender physical education: the mediating role of achievement emotions and the moderating effect of class gender compositionAdolescent physical inactivity remains a prominent global public health challenge, and school physical education (PE) is the core setting to foster adolescent physical activity habits. A new study...
May 9, 2026 - 22:08
The Unified Mind: How AuDHD Thinking Turns Complexity Into ConnectionFor years, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD was misunderstood, often dismissed as diagnostic confusion or a rare overlap. But a growing body of lived experience and clinical insight is...
May 9, 2026 - 11:09
Montclair State University Launches Doctor of School Psychology ProgramMontclair State University has officially launched a new Doctor of School Psychology program, designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in educational settings. The program, housed within...
May 8, 2026 - 19:53
Writing a Novel: The Psychology of QuittingThe blank page is full of promise. The final chapter feels like a distant victory. But the space between them, the long stretch of pages that writers call the muddy middle, is where most novels die...
May 7, 2026 - 18:41
The Psychology of Instant Settlement in Online Spending: A Crypto Casino PerspectiveInstant settlement is not just a technical upgrade for online transactions. It changes the way people think about money, risk, and trust in digital spaces. When a payment clears immediately, the...
May 7, 2026 - 07:09
Catawba College psychology students, faculty share research, earn recognition at recent conferenceSALISBURY -- Seventeen psychology students from Catawba College, along with several faculty members and Kira Harwood, recently made the trip to New Orleans for the Southeastern Psychological...
May 6, 2026 - 19:38
Supporting food and beverage workers’ mental health - College of Arts and SciencesA new collaboration between the Southern Smoke Foundation and the Community Clinic within UNC-Chapel Hill`s Psychology and Neuroscience Department is set to provide free counseling services to food...
May 6, 2026 - 17:01
The Hidden Reasons Behind Relationship FailuresThere is a version of romantic failure that has nothing to do with compatibility. The attraction is real, the timing feels right, and the connection seems genuine - yet the relationship still doesn...
May 5, 2026 - 20:51
HiBoop and The University of Victoria Partner to Modernize Mental-Health Services at UVic Psychology ClinicVICTORIA, British Columbia, May 05, 2026 -- A new partnership between mental health tech firm HiBoop and the University of Victoria aims to bring the UVic Psychology Clinic into the digital age....
May 5, 2026 - 06:18
How Stopping to Smell the Roses Benefits RelationshipsNew research suggests that the simple act of pausing to appreciate life`s small pleasures can have a significant impact on romantic relationships. The ability to savor positive moments, often...
May 4, 2026 - 18:01
Local officer bridges psychology and flight for the NavyCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- The U.S. Navy employs more than 54,000 officers, but only 30 of them hold the specialized title of Aerospace Experimental Psychologist. Lieutenant Sarah Beadle, a native of...
May 4, 2026 - 10:07
Frontiers | Shared variance in creative self-beliefs: examining self-compassion and personality traits in creative adolescents and adultsA new study published in the journal Frontiers explores how self-compassion and personality traits work together to shape creative self-beliefs in both adolescents and adults. The research, which...
May 3, 2026 - 22:41
What People Really Think About Narcissism: 5 InsightsA recent study has taken a close look at public perceptions of narcissism, and the results reveal a gap between popular belief and clinical reality. Researchers set out to understand how common...
May 2, 2026 - 15:25
The Hidden Cost of "I'm Fine": Why It's Not a Lie, Just a Depleted AccountWhen someone says `I`m fine` while clearly falling apart, most people assume they are hiding the truth. But psychology suggests otherwise. That two-word response is not deception. It is a...
May 1, 2026 - 23:37
Remembering Brent Dean RobbinsBrent Dean Robbins, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of challenging mainstream mental health practices. He was widely recognized as one of the...
May 1, 2026 - 17:03
The Psychology Behind Self-Checkout Avoidance: Why Some Shoppers Choose Human CashiersA growing number of consumers are deliberately skipping self-checkout lanes, even when the automated lines are clearly shorter. While store managers often assume these shoppers are simply...
April 30, 2026 - 22:59
Why Asians May Struggle With Accepting KindnessA Personal Perspective: Why do many Asians find it difficult to accept kindness? Not the act of being kind to others, but the simple task of receiving it. For those raised in certain Asian cultural...
April 29, 2026 - 18:21
Cannabis and Mental Health: Between High Hopes and Higher AnxietyThe conversation around cannabis and mental health has never been more polarized. On one side, advocates tout its potential to soothe anxiety, ease depression, and unlock creative calm. On the...
April 29, 2026 - 02:09
“The Psychology of Serial Killers”Tonight, the North Shore Center will host a compelling live event that promises to pull back the curtain on one of society`s most chilling phenomena. Titled “The Psychology of Serial Killers,”...
April 28, 2026 - 00:59
‘Code of Misconduct’ Exposes the Toxic Psychology Driving Hockey’s Darkest NormsA new documentary is pulling back the curtain on the deeply ingrained toxic culture within Canadian hockey, offering a chilling examination of the herd mentality that often takes root among young...
April 27, 2026 - 00:29
Finding Connection in a Disconnected World: How Self-Compassion Can Combat Loneliness in the Age of AIAs artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into daily life, a paradoxical crisis is emerging: technology designed to connect us is intensifying feelings of isolation. Social media...
April 23, 2026 - 11:40
The Surprising Psychology of Simple Pricing in the Age of AIAs artificial intelligence enables businesses to fine-tune prices to closely reflect products’ cost or value, it may seem natural to assume that more differentiated pricing leads to better...
April 22, 2026 - 04:50
Duty vs. Selfhood: Family Dynamics in the South Asian DiasporaFor millions in the South Asian diaspora, the heart is often pulled in two directions. The deeply ingrained values of the joint family system, emphasizing collective duty and sacrifice, continually...
April 21, 2026 - 05:03
‘It’s a huge honor’: FSU Psychology Professor Orenda Johnson wins Distinguished Teacher AwardFlorida State University`s Dr. Orenda Johnson, a dedicated Teaching Professor of Psychology, has been named the recipient of the university`s Distinguished Teacher Award. This accolade represents...
April 18, 2026 - 01:22
Three Psychological Body Language Cues That Build Instant TrustThe foundation of any strong relationship, whether personal or professional, is trust. While building deep trust takes time, psychological research suggests your nonverbal cues can create a...
April 17, 2026 - 14:36
Psychologists testify in transfer hearing for teen girl accused in Caleb Quick's deathA pivotal hearing continued Thursday as psychologists provided testimony regarding the fate of a teenage girl charged in the death of Caleb Quick. The proceeding will determine if her case remains...