Psychology

Psychologist warns: A concerning effect of smartphones on children

More and more parents describe a child with “lots of friends,” but relationships that exist only online—leading to emotional disconnection and difficulty forming real-world relationships.

Kids playing with their smartphones
IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says

An illustrative image of a man in therapy.

The war that never pauses: How rolling trauma is shaping Israeli life - opinion

Fitness and friends are two of Rabbi Dee's seven facets of healing.

'The Seven Facets of Healing': The compassionate companion - book review


4,000-Year-Old High: Unveiling Betel Nut Use in Southeast Asia's Burial Grounds

Researchers uncover ancient evidence of psychedelics use in ancient Thailand.

Piper betel leaf, the areca nut, limestone paste, tobacco and bark filaments. These elements are often combined to get a psychoactive effect.

The joys and challenges of grandparenting

These difficult times call for special measures.

 An illustrative image of grandparents playing with their grandchildren.

Assessing Russian crimes against Ukraine at deeper levels - opinion

The crimes perpetrated against Ukraine are even worse than the objective facts suggest, leaving observers with just a superficial understanding of cumulative harms.

SERVICE MEMBERS of the National Guard of Ukraine wait before firing toward Russian troops, at a position in a front line, amid Russia’s attack on their country last Saturday in the Kharkiv region.

Suspect someone is lying to you? This is the question you need to ask them

A behavioral expert who worked for 20 years in the U.S. Navy reveals two simple questions that can immediately expose whether someone is lying to you.

How to tell when someone is lying to you?

Education alone won’t stop antisemitism - opinion

Psychology must be part of the solution to stop antisemitism, alongside education, because antisemitism spreads through the psychological impact of misinformation.

 THIS IS not only about what we teach but also how we teach it, says the writer.

Optical illusion reveals your deepest personality—thousands say it’s accurate

Quick Rorschach Test: A psychological illusion reveals hidden personality traits based on what you see first in a surprising image.

 What you see first says a lot about your personality

More than you think: What your favorite food says about your personality

If you thought taste was just a matter of personal preference – get ready for a surprise. 9 scientific discoveries that will change the way you read people based on what they eat.

 A family at the dining table

The sirens have stopped, but the mind is still at war: Why is it so hard to return to routine?

"We all adopted emergency behaviors to survive this period," says Dr. Lior Cohen, clinical psychologist

 Israelli family standing in the remains of their home following a rocket attack

Study: Even when responses are identical, people prefer human empathy over AI

Participants were willing to wait days for a human reply rather than get an immediate chatbot response.

 Study: Even when responses are identical, people prefer human empathy over AI. Illustration.

Psychology professor finds conspiracy believers think they're the majority

Conspiracy believers think they are in the majority 93% of the time, even when they are in a tiny minority.

 Psychology professor finds conspiracy believers think they're the majority.