Abigail Marsh unpacks what defines psychopathy, how it differs from antisocial behavior, and why terms like “sociopath” only add confusion.

The benefits of mathematical literacy reach far beyond the realm of numbers and equations.

Stoicism has been flattened into slogans about toughness, detachment, and emotional silence, a version that’s easy to sell, but mostly wrong.  Massimo Pigliucci returns Stoicism to its original purpose: a […]

"It's much better to try to understand how the world works and then act accordingly. Rather than trying to impose on the world the way we want to think or the way we preferred things to be."

“There are at least three very much interrelated misconceptions about trauma right now.”

“The way my mind works is just out of anxiety and catastrophization.”

"Virtually everything we're taught about sexuality for the first two decades of our lives is wrong."

"Plato would argue that sex in and of itself is not what true love is. Sex can reach a point where you are in union with that person, where you see behind their appearances and you see behind the flesh and you experience something which is more transcendental."

All religions have three traits: metaphysical commitments, ethical guidance, and daily rituals or practices. So does Stoicism.

There’s little more infuriating in the world than being told to “calm down” when you’re in the midst of a simmering grump.

In the fight between head and heart, psychologists will win.

60% of people feel disconnected. Harvard professor Robert Waldinger addresses the science behind humanity’s loneliness epidemic and suggests ways to solve it.

Instead of fear, his delusions bring him cheer. His psychiatrist embraces them.

Acclaimed psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of “The Body Keeps The Score,” discusses the widespread existence of trauma and how it settles in our bodies.

Individuals and organizations can maintain a strong and enduring identity by repeatedly remaking themselves.

“It is healthy and normal to be afraid of death."

Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.

How America became a fragile nation — and how it can get its resilience back.

Treating “oniomania” or compulsive buying disorder is about protecting your finances as well as your mental health.

Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame?

About 2.5% of women and 2.2% of men in the U.S. meet the criteria for body dysmorphic disorder.

Studies show talk therapy works, but experts disagree about how it does so. Finding the answer could help professionals and patients.

Money shame is more common than you might think.

For Buddhists, the “Four Noble Truths” offer a path to lasting happiness.

Brown noise, the better-known white noise, and even pink noise are all sonic hues.

Antidepressants can help alleviate PTSD symptoms when paired with psychotherapy, but does our overenthusiasm for them blind us to more effective alternatives?

Types of therapy are about as different as the people who use it.

Easily distracted? Try a "distractibility delay."

Behavioral interventions may be better for long-term health.

Modern applications of Stoicism show up in unexpected places, from the latest techniques in psychotherapy to texts on Christian theology.