10 August 2026
Understanding Suicidal Thoughts in Mood Disorders
Suicide is one of those deeply uncomfortable topics we often tiptoe around — but we shouldn’t. Especially when it comes to mood disorders, suicidal thoughts can creep in like a storm on a sunny...
9 August 2026
Cognitive Dissonance in Leadership: Navigating Tough Decisions
If you`ve ever been in a leadership role, you`ve probably felt it—that internal tug-of-war when your choices don`t quite align with your values. That uncomfortable tension? It`s not just stress...
8 August 2026
Why Psychological Assessments Are Crucial in Crisis Interventions
Let’s get one thing straight—crisis doesn’t wait for anyone. It comes crashing into people’s lives like a hurricane, often leaving chaos in its wake. Whether it’s a mental health...
7 August 2026
Psychopathology in Adolescence: How Teen Years Can Shape Mental Health
Let’s face it—being a teenager is no walk in the park. Between the emotional rollercoaster rides, peer pressure, hormonal chaos, and figuring out who they are, it`s no surprise that adolescence...
6 August 2026
Conflict Resolution in Relationships: A Psychological Approach
Relationships can be beautiful, fulfilling, and life-changing. But let’s be honest—no relationship is perfect. Every couple, no matter how in sync they are, faces conflicts. Sometimes, these...
5 August 2026
The Complexities of Criminal Sentencing: How Forensic Psychologists Help
When we think about courtrooms, criminals, and judges handing down sentences, our minds often drift to dramatic TV shows or movies. But in real life, criminal sentencing is anything but...
August 9, 2026 - 18:01
Leaving NYC showed me how different successful families can lookWhen I lived in New York City, I thought I understood what a successful family looked like. It meant two working parents with high-powered careers, kids in elite private schools, and a calendar...
August 9, 2026 - 08:33
Psychology says people who apologise for taking up space in a conversation, in a photo, in a family group chat, aren't humble, they learned early that being noticed came with a cost they couldn't always affordThe reflex to apologize for existing, in photos, in chats, in conversation, is usually read as humility. In our reading of the research, it is closer to an old survival habit that has outlived the...
August 8, 2026 - 21:23
What the Lottery Ticket Knows About AddictionA young man once bought a lottery ticket as a form of twisted insurance. His logic was simple: if he bought the ticket, he could not fail his exam. The reasoning went that two bad lucks could not...
August 8, 2026 - 08:13
2 ‘Absent-Minded’ Habits Of Highly Intelligent People, By A PsychologistA psychologist is challenging the common assumption that forgetfulness or a wandering attention span signals a lack of care. Instead, new insights suggest that what looks like absent-mindedness in...
Very insightful take on a scary phenomenon.
Author: Parisa McElveen
August 10, 2026
In the arena of choices, leaders dance on a tightrope, balancing values and actions. Cognitive dissonance whispers truths and doubts, revealing the heart`s conflict as they strive to forge a clearer path in shadowy waters.
Author: Porter Underwood
August 10, 2026
Circadian rhythms shape our mental health in profound ways. Understanding their influence on mood and cognition opens doors to better strategies for emotional well-being.
Author: Davina McGuire
August 10, 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.