Mental Morsels: Serving Up Sweet and Savvy Psychology News
August 9, 2026 - 02:40
Psychology says the person who appears totally fine after a devastating loss and the person who falls apart are not as different as you'd think, and the truly resilient one is rarely who you'd guess.Psychologists who study grief have long noticed a strange pattern. The friend who cries for weeks, cancels plans, and talks about the deceased constantly is often seen as fragile. The one who...
August 8, 2026 - 03:59
Psychology professor is building better treatments for schizophreniaFor most people, the word schizophrenia brings to mind hallucinations or delusions. But for Gregory Strauss, a psychology professor at the University of Georgia, the real puzzle lies in the quieter...
August 6, 2026 - 20:53
Essentia Health Welcomes Sleep PsychologistDetroit Lakes, MN - The Essentia Health St. Mary`s-Detroit Lakes Clinic has expanded its services with the addition of a licensed sleep psychologist. The new specialist will work with patients who...
August 6, 2026 - 06:10
The psychology of preventing crime through environmental designCities are not just collections of buildings and streets. They are psychological landscapes that shape how people feel, act, and interact. This idea sits at the core of a growing movement in urban...
August 5, 2026 - 17:43
Bishop’s University Psychology Clinic offers 60 low-cost therapy spots in LennoxvilleThe Bishop`s University Psychology Clinic in Lennoxville still has room for about 60 people seeking individual psychotherapy this fall. Sessions are held in person, offered in either English or...
August 4, 2026 - 21:26
Why some 'arousal' at work is actually good for employee performanceFor decades, the word `arousal` in a workplace context has carried a heavy, often negative weight. Managers picture frazzled employees, burnout, and constant panic. But a century-old principle in...
August 4, 2026 - 01:32
UCF student sounds the alarm that School Psychologist training program lost accreditationA University of Central Florida student is speaking out after discovering that the school`s School Psychologist training program has lost its national accreditation. The student, who asked to...
August 3, 2026 - 13:57
Chores or no chores? The economic psychology of giving kids pocket moneyParents have long debated whether to pay children for doing household tasks. Some see it as a practical way to teach the value of work. Others worry it might turn kids into small mercenaries who...
August 2, 2026 - 23:20
How five psychological traits predict a person’s breaking pointPsychologists have long struggled with a simple question: why do some people bend under pressure while others seem to hold steady? A new framework suggests the answer lies in five distinct...
August 1, 2026 - 19:59
Why You Check the Weather App and Still Look OutsideYou check the forecast on your phone, see a clear sky icon, and then you still lean over to peer through the window. It feels like a small, irrational habit. But psychology suggests this isn`t a...
August 1, 2026 - 08:08
How 'On the Psychology of Military Incompetence' Predicted Hegseth's Iran DebacleA dusty volume from the 1980s is suddenly getting a lot of attention. `On the Psychology of Military Incompetence` by Norman Dixon was written long before the current Pentagon leadership took...
July 31, 2026 - 17:26
PaperHouse Theatre’s ‘Reverse Psychology’ Proves Devilishly RidiculousPaperHouse Theatre has made a clever choice with its latest production, skipping the more famous works of Charles Ludlam and instead digging into the lesser-known gem `Reverse Psychology.` The show...
July 31, 2026 - 02:09
Is a Psychology Degree Worth It? Cost, Career Opportunities, and Long-Term ROIFor years, the psychology degree has been one of the most popular undergraduate choices in the United States. But with rising tuition and a competitive job market, many students are asking a tough...
July 30, 2026 - 16:33
Fantasia Review: Black Zombie Explores the Psychology, Spirituality, and Heritage of a Horror TouchstoneMaya Annik Bedward`s `Black Zombie` does more than just take back the zombie from the automatic panic George A. Romero`s `Night of the Living Dead` set off. It works to reclaim Vodou itself from...
July 29, 2026 - 23:48
UH psychologist receives NIH grant to evaluate remote parenting program for premature infantsA psychologist at the University of Houston has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The funding will support the first randomized...
July 29, 2026 - 02:07
Program an ‘equalizer’ for students seeking a career in psychologyA new initiative called ROADMAP is helping undergraduate students find their footing in the competitive field of psychology by providing hands-on research experience and direct mentorship. The...
July 28, 2026 - 10:13
What Can Be Done for Children With Psychopathic TraitsFor years, the term `psychopath` has been used almost exclusively to describe dangerous adults. But a growing body of research shows that the traits associated with this condition, such as a lack...
July 27, 2026 - 22:44
The case for having an imperfect memoryWhat if today`s `total recall` technology is building a memory system we do not actually need or benefit from? In an age where smartphones, cloud storage, and AI assistants record every meeting,...
July 27, 2026 - 07:43
Psychology says people who see and read the message on WhatsApp or other messaging platform but don't replA common frustration in modern communication is the `seen` notification on WhatsApp or other messaging apps, followed by silence. Many people assume the recipient is being rude or dismissive....
July 26, 2026 - 17:43
Why do some people always remember their dreams, and others don’t? Science and psychology explainedYou wake up, and the entire dream unfolds in your memory like a movie scene. But you also have that friend who swears they can`t recall a single dream. This difference is not random. Research in...
July 26, 2026 - 01:20
The Disconnect Between Future Commitments and Present RealitiesThe person who said yes weeks ago and the person now are not working with the same information. This common scenario highlights a fascinating psychological phenomenon where individuals overestimate...
July 24, 2026 - 06:02
New York considers joining multi-state psychologist compactState lawmakers have thrown their support behind a measure that would bring New York into a multi-state agreement for psychologists. The compact, already adopted by dozens of other states, would...
July 23, 2026 - 19:27
AI and the Pompeii Warning: A Psychologist's Unexpected Concern About a Different DisasterDr. Sarita Robinson, a disaster survival psychologist, recently appeared in the documentary `Pompeii: Out of Time,` drawing parallels between ancient catastrophes and modern technological risks....
July 23, 2026 - 10:31
Psychology explains how people with small imperfections may seem more attractive and why being 'too perfecNew research in social psychology suggests that minor imperfections may actually boost a person`s appeal rather than diminish it. While society often pushes toward flawless appearances and perfect...
July 22, 2026 - 18:25
Inside the Mind of a Champion: How Ryan Fox's Mental Coach Shaped His Open TriumphGolf Monthly`s Jonny Leighfield sat down with renowned performance coach Karl Morris to explore the fascinating psychology behind Ryan Fox`s stunning victory at The Open Championship. Morris, who...
July 22, 2026 - 07:43
How to Help Others Feel Better About Their Disappointments: New ResearchPersonal and professional conversations about triumph and disappointment happen every day, but what is the most appropriate way to react when others share their news with us? New research by Bayes...
July 21, 2026 - 19:58
Psychology says when you buy the ‘must-have’ product, you may be copying other shoppers without realizingA new look at consumer psychology suggests that when you rush to buy the latest viral product, your brain may be following a crowd without you even knowing it. Researchers point out that humans are...
July 21, 2026 - 04:47
The Psychology Behind a Calm Home RenovationRenovating a home has long been associated with dust, delays, and rising costs. But recent observations from industry insiders suggest that the biggest challenge isn`t the drywall or the plumbing....
July 20, 2026 - 02:45
Who Is the Subject of Evolutionary Psychology?The whole Darwinian paradigm of natural selection falls apart when you`re dealing with the human mind. It`s a very different thing. For decades, evolutionary psychology has tried to frame our...
July 19, 2026 - 08:25
Why we secretly celebrate when successful people fail – and why psychology says it's okayDo you feel a strange, almost guilty relief when someone else stumbles? You are not alone. That quiet flicker of satisfaction when a high-flying colleague misses a promotion or a celebrity faces a...