Stress

Life as an “innie” in the show Severance would likely involve severe trauma and mental stress, psychological research suggests

An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged

Recurring dreams may feature taking a test the dreamer didn’t study for, having to make a speech or being attacked. Here’s why our sleeping brain comes back to these unpleasant dreams again and again

Repeated exposure to outrage-inducing news or events can lead to emotional exhaustion. An expert who studies online outrage says there are ways to cope

When life feels difficult, humor can be a coping mechanism that relieves stress and offers the breathing room to keep going, scientists say

Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results

To stop putting off tasks, think about the positive

The brain’s primary job is to reduce uncertainty in an ever changing world

People can form surprisingly strong bonds with others—even when that tie is one-sided

Dogs can smell when people are stressed, and it seems to make them feel downhearted

Political violence has a different effect on people today than it did in the past because of social media and extreme partisanship

The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways