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Are Extroverts Physically Healthier?

Extroverts have lower levels of a stress chemical, which may keep them physically healthier. Here's how introverted and extroverted traits affect immunity to disease. more...

The Psychology of Financial Investments

You can make more money on your investments if you know your psychology and money personality! Here are four ways to increase earnings in mutual funds, stocks, or bonds. more...

3 Ways to Solve Money Worries

Research shows that money worries can actually increase your spending habits! Here's how to cope with financial stress and reduce your debt problems. more...

What to Do With Your Psychology Degree

Whether you already have a psychology degree or are considering a psych major for your undergrad or grad studies, this information will help you make a career choice! more...

The Psychological Effects of Perfectionism

Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders are possible effects of perfectionism. Here's how trying to be perfect leads to an imperfect life - and how to stop! more...

Help for Psychological Disorders

This summary of treatments for psychological disorders includes psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavior therapy, & biomedical treatments. Here's help for mental health issues! more...

Staying Healthy After a Job Promotion

New psychology research shows that workplace promotions increase mental strain and stress on the job. Here are four ways to stay healthy after advancing at work. more...

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Confronting Mortality

By: Krista Wissing

Renowned psychiatrists Irvin Yalom and Elizabeth Kübler-Ross have made significant contributions to the fields of thanatology and existential psychology. more...

Music Therapy, Spirituality, and Health

By: Krista Wissing

Since ancient times, humans have celebrated and sought refuge in music. Learn more about the intricate relationship between music, spirituality, and healing. more...

How to Tell if Someone is Lying

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Most people feel uncomfortable lying. Body language can show the stress of concocting a "story" and clue the listener in to a lie. more...

Review of Book The Paradox of Choice

By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

This book by Barry Schwartz examines why with so many choices there is so much angst and depression amid a higher standard of living than most of the world's people. more...

How to Become an Expressive Arts Therapist

By: Krista Wissing

Learn more about the field of Expressive Arts Therapy and how to become a registered practitioner of the therapeutic use of the arts. more...

Psychology of People Hurting Animals

By: Dresden Quinn Jones

Miami's teenage serial cat killer exhibits the same early behaviors as Jeffrey Dahmer, Albert DeSalvo and others who went on to commit crimes of serial murder and rape. more...

How to Handle Severe Anxiety

By: Bryan Parker

Anxiety can be unbearable and debilitating. Understand how to face severe anxiety, and learn valuable coping skills. more...

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