18 June 2026
The Impact of Trauma on Criminal Behavior: A Forensic Approach
Let’s be real — crime doesn’t just happen in a vacuum. People don’t wake up one morning and decide to rob a store or harm someone without something pushing them toward that edge. Sometimes,...
17 June 2026
How Practicing Kindness Improves Your Mental Health
Kindness isn’t just about making other people feel good—it has a profound impact on your well-being, too. Think about the last time you did something nice for someone. Maybe you paid for a...
16 June 2026
Sleep and Memory: How Rest Helps You Retain Information and Manage Stress
Let’s be real for a second — how many of us brag about how little sleep we got last night like it’s some badge of honor? “Oh, you got 8 hours? Cute. I’ve been running on caffeine and...
15 June 2026
The Role of Genetics in Mood Disorders: Nature or Nurture?
Mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder are some of the most common mental health conditions worldwide. But have you ever wondered whether these conditions are inherited or shaped by...
14 June 2026
Cognitive Dissonance in Health: Why We Ignore Good Advice
Ever been told to eat more veggies, exercise regularly, or cut down on sugar? Of course, you have. We all know these are sound pieces of advice. But let`s be honest—how often do we actually...
13 June 2026
Psychological Testing for ADHD: What You Need to Know
Let`s face it — ADHD can feel like a whirlwind. One minute you`re laser-focused, the next you`re daydreaming about an alternate reality where laundry folds itself. Whether it`s your child, your...
June 18, 2026 - 14:49
New study identifies distinct psychological profiles among youths with gender dysphoriaA new psychological survey of adolescents seeking care for gender dysphoria has identified three distinct subgroups within this population. Researchers grouped the youths based on factors like...
June 17, 2026 - 23:24
What makes the ideal digital icon? A psychologist explainsWhen Susan Kare sat down to design the first icons for the Macintosh in the 1980s, she described the work as solving `the little puzzle of making an image fit a metaphor.` Four decades later, that...
June 17, 2026 - 11:10
Psychologist Laura Carstensen uncovered a surprising upside to growing older: as our sense of the time we have left grows shorter, we invest more in the people and activities that matter most to usA growing body of research from psychologist Laura Carstensen suggests that aging comes with an unexpected emotional upside. As people become more aware that their time left is limited, they tend...
June 16, 2026 - 17:05
The Arrival Fallacy: Why Reaching Your Biggest Goal Can Feel Surprisingly EmptyWe tend to believe that hitting the big goal will finally make us happy. The promotion. The house. The acceptance letter. We imagine a permanent shift in how we feel once we arrive at that...
So, if I understand correctly, our ancestors were basically saying `You`re acting weird` while waving a stick and wearing a fur coat. Thank goodness we`ve ditched the sticks, but I guess they were onto something with understanding the mind... just took...
Author: Kismet McQuillan
June 18, 2026
Oh great, now I need my beauty sleep to feel better... fabulous!
Author: Leona McGuffey
June 18, 2026
This article effectively highlights the complexities of mood disorders in adolescence. It emphasizes that hormonal changes, social pressures, and identity exploration contribute to vulnerability. However, it would benefit from exploring how familial...
Author: Arwenia Whitaker
June 18, 2026
Welcome to Psycix, your friendly neighborhood psychology blog brought to you by Christine Carter, where we dive into the quirks of the human mind and unravel the mysteries of our behavior while sipping coffee and cracking a few jokes along the way. Join us as we explore topics like mental health, behavioral science, and emotional well-being in a down-to-earth way that feels like chatting with an old friend, because understanding psychology should be as enjoyable as it is enlightening. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even have a few lightbulb moments about what really makes us tick.