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...
12 June 2026
Eating Disorders and Their Psychological Underpinnings: Anorexia, Bulimia, and More
When we think about food, it`s often associated with comfort, celebration, or even survival. But for many individuals, food takes on a much deeper, often darker meaning. Eating disorders are...
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...
June 16, 2026 - 01:14
A new kind of date makes personal to-do lists a reason to get together with friendsA fresh approach to productivity is gaining traction, one that transforms the solitary burden of a to-do list into a shared social experience. Instead of tackling chores alone, friends are now...
June 15, 2026 - 03:48
Psychology says soft blocking hurts more than unfollowing because it is rejection without closure: Why GenA quiet trend in social media behavior has caught the attention of psychologists, and the findings are not what most users expect. Soft blocking, the act of muting or restricting someone without...
Oh great, just what we needed-more reasons to question if justice is really blind. Apparently, our brains are just as good at creating criminals as they are at convicting them... fantastic.
Author: Mabel Vaughn
June 17, 2026
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a powerful tool for managing anxiety. Its focus on changing thought patterns helps individuals regain control over their lives.
Author: Layne McLanahan
June 16, 2026
This article highlights the struggle between knowing what`s right and our habits... a common human conflict.
Author: Linnea McKinley
June 16, 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.