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March 25, 2020

Taking selfies is probably good for your self esteem, editing them probably is not

There’s been a lot of back and forth about the psychological effects of taking and sharing selfies. Some research suggests that taking pictures of yourself can dent your self-esteem and increase anxiety, while other studies have found that selfies can…

February 28, 2020

Siblings who believe their family has a lower social standing are more likely to experience mental health difficulties

Most of us are not surprised to hear that a child’s chances of achieving success, physical health, and mental well-being depend heavily on the socioeconomic status of the family into which they are born. A large-scale global study commissioned by…

December 13, 2019

Why fear of rejection prevents us from making wise decisions

When you have a disagreement with your boss, how do you respond? Do you consider that you might be at fault and try to consider the other’s viewpoint? Or do you dig in your heels and demand that other people…