9 October 2026
Why Your Journal Could Be Just as Powerful as a Therapist
Most people picture therapy as the gold standard for mental health. You sit across from a trained professional, they ask the right questions, and something shifts. That image is accurate enough....
8 October 2026
Exploring the Psychology of Selective Attention
Your brain is a masterful bouncer. Every second, millions of bits of sensory data pound on the doors of your consciousness, and the vast majority get turned away without a second thought. The smell...
7 October 2026
Balancing Independence and Closeness in Attachment
Most people carry two competing needs into every close relationship. One pulls toward connection: the wish to be held, understood, and chosen. The other pulls toward autonomy: the wish to move...
6 October 2026
Rewiring Your Reward System: Strategies for Lasting Change
Most people who try to change a habit fail. Not because they lack willpower, and not because they are lazy, but because they misunderstand what they are actually fighting against. The brain is not...
5 October 2026
Managing the Emotional Impact of News and World Events
The news has always carried weight. What has changed is the volume, speed, and intimacy of that weight. A crisis unfolding three thousand miles away now arrives in your pocket within seconds,...
4 October 2026
The Mind-Skin Connection: What Your Complexion Reveals About Stress
Your skin is talking. Right now, at this very moment, it is broadcasting information about your internal state to anyone paying attention. That flush across your cheeks before a presentation? That...
October 9, 2026 - 01:11
Psychology Professors Raise Concerns About AI Dependence in StudentsPsychology professors are expressing growing concern that students` increasing reliance on artificial intelligence tools may be weakening essential cognitive and academic skills. In a recent...
October 8, 2026 - 15:57
Imitation Is How Children Learn More Than Just WordsWhen a toddler suddenly starts echoing a parent`s words, facial expressions or gestures, it can look like simple mimicry. Developmental psychology research, however, shows that imitation is closely...
October 7, 2026 - 21:42
Geisinger Excited About Teaching at SCCKate Geisinger has joined Southeastern Community College as a full-time psychology instructor, bringing with her a strong commitment to student learning and intellectual growth. Geisinger says her...
October 7, 2026 - 03:39
Associate professor of psychology brings evidence-based mental wellness support directly to college studentsKaileigh Byrne, Wallace R. Roy Distinguished Associate Professor of psychology in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, has spent years studying how people make decisions under...
Our skin serves as a canvas reflecting our inner turmoil. Each blemish and flare-up tells a story of unspoken stress and emotional strife. By paying attention to these signals, we can better understand ourselves and take steps toward healing both mind...
Author: Lila Patel
October 9, 2026
If sleep is the secret sauce for healing emotional wounds, then I must be on a never-ending diet of insomnia. Who knew my pillow was a therapist? Maybe I should start charging it for all the late-night conversations. Just don`t expect it to give advice....
Author: Elle Martinez
October 8, 2026
Find harmony between connection and freedom.
Author: Yazmin Lee
October 8, 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.