Research

ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions

ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions

In this new research, Vasileia Karasavva and Dr. Amori Mikami analyzed 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD.

Dr. Friedrich Götz named APS Rising Star

Dr. Friedrich Götz named APS Rising Star

The Rising Star designation recognizes outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their research career.

Start Making Sense: Author Q&A with Dr. Steven Heine

Start Making Sense: Author Q&A with Dr. Steven Heine

In Start Making Sense, psychologist Dr. Steven J. Heine shows us how to overcome our angst and live life with purpose.

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New research: A multi-strategy approach to tackling the mental health crisis

Honour student Shannon M. Craig led a review on how different cognitive biases impact various aspects of psychological health.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Talia Morstead

Learn more about Talia and her experience as a graduate student.

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Postdoctoral Fellow Feature: Dr. Gabriel Zieff

Dr. Gabriel Zieff is a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Joelle LeMoult’s Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DAS) Lab.

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Money buys happiness in different ways depending on where you live

New research shows happiness from spending varies significantly between high- and lower-income nations.

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Nature is a bipartisan love affair—if we stick to the basics

Conservatives and liberals agree on more than you might think—at least when it comes to saving nature.

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Two contrasting views of American foreign policy

Dr. Peter Suedfeld reflects on the book ‘The Trump and Harris Doctrines: Preservationism versus Progressivism in the 2024 Presidential Election’

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The surprising reason some people can’t stand your fidgeting

New research sheds light on misokinesia, a common condition that can cause overwhelming distress for people when they see others fidget.