It’s possible to strive for certain impossible-to-attain, energy-draining goals without noticing that you’re doing it. Article written by Mark Travers.
UC San Diego: Ask a Psychologist: Why Do We Fall for Fake News?
Some online content causes us to react emotionally, which can cut down on our ability to resist phony news or AI-generated fake internet content. Article written by Melanie Poppel.
https://today.ucsd.edu/story/ask-a-psychologist-why-do-we-fall-for-fake-news
NeuroscienceNews: Why People Trust Those Who Grew Up With Less
People from backgrounds low in socioeconomic status are viewed as more morally upright and trustworthy than those who grow up wealthy.
https://neurosciencenews.com/trust-socioeconomic-psychology-29126/
MedicalXpress: Exposure to gun violence linked to widespread psychological distress in US adults
Multiple studies affirm the links between experiencing gun violence — either personally or vicariously — and mental health problems like panic disorder, depression, and PTSD. Article written by Ingrid Fadelli.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-exposure-gun-violence-linked-widespread.html#google_vignette
Psychology Today: The Surprising Science of Joy: What Research Got Wrong
What do we misunderstand about happiness? Article written by Itai Ivtzan Ph.D.