Psychology

If you've come out of a long relationship, the thought of a first date with someone new might be scary. Here, psychologists offer their advice for starting over.

True psychopaths are rare, but research suggests they're unusually likely to be found in the manager's office. Mental health experts outline the warning signs and how to cope.

Amber Heard's dark-hued court outfits "aren't helping her case" according to viral TikTok.

If your first instinct is to point the finger, there might be something more going on. Therapists explain why people try to shift the blame and how to tackle this.

Do you dread family gatherings because you'll see your controlling mother-in-law? It doesn't have to be that way. Try these therapists' tips to tackle her behavior.

"That's flipping voodoo there. Are you a witch doctor?" said one social media user in response to the illusion.

Coping with an insulting, manipulative person isn't easy when they're part of your family. Psychologists offer their advice for protecting yourself and talking to them.

A romance can thrive even when you're thousands of miles apart. Experts reveal the pitfalls of long-distance relationships and how you can avoid them.

A higher facial width-to-height ratio is associated with judgemental perceptions of aggression, and a new study looks at the differences between women and men.

On the Myers-Briggs scale, an ESTJ type is a person who loves structure and solid data. Experts explain what this means for relationships and in the workplace.

There are several unpleasant traits that can help you to identify these types. Learn to recognize them so you can cope with a narcissist in your life.

Madonna and FDR are among the famous names thought to have an ESTP personality on the Myers-Briggs scale. Here, experts explain which traits they might share.

Scientists detected the unusual condition known as aphantasia in people's pupils while asking them to imagine dark or bright shapes.

If a Myers-Briggs test says you have an ISTP personality, what does that actually mean? We ask the experts.

Psychologists explain how to cope if a loved one or colleague has a toxic personality—and what to do if the toxic person in your circle is you.

What is your cat trying to say when it thumps its tail or swishes it from side to side? Animal behavior specialists explain how to read the signals.

Take the online quiz developed by scientists that measures narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.

Finding it hard to focus? Short attention span can caused by various conditions, but it can be improved by incorporating certain practices.

As a prospective bill could decriminalize magic mushrooms in Illinois, here's what to know about the drugs experts hope could revolutionize mental health care.

Around a fifth of men and women say they have cheated on their partner. But what drives a person to betray someone they love?

Gaslighting is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. Here are some common gaslighting phrases that may indicate your partner is abusing you.

The highest-ranked "hobby" associated with being boring was sleeping, followed by religion and watching TV, among other things.

Being is love is often described as intoxicating, but how do you know if you are addicted to relationships?

Most of us aren't taught much about happiness or how to create it. Many grow up believing that if they are not happy, then something must be wrong with them.

Chapman University Department of Psychology

Porn addiction is a much-debated topic among psychologists, but a harsh reality for people who believe they suffer from it.

Those three words are a loaded statement, especially as Valentine's Day approaches, so Newsweek asked relationship experts whether there are any hard-and-fast rules for saying "I love you."

How people approach the five-letter guessing puzzle could hint at their day-to-day thought processes, a neuroscience expert told Newsweek.

Experts tell Newsweek that habits including journalling and cutting out caffeine after a certain time can help a person to have "wake up and feel great" rest.

At the early stages, a baby's laughter is a response to physical stimulation, such as tickling or blowing on their bellies.