Delve into the world of psychology and build a better relationship with your mind. The mind is a powerful tool. Learn how to take control of your own mind today for a happier, healthier tomorrow with Psychology Now.
Welcome to Psychology Now • TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MIND FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE
Top 10 BRANCHES OF PSYCHOLOGY • Discover ten of the most important branches of psychological research and practice
ABOUT COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
ALBERT BANDURA’S SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
COPING WITH Catastrophic THOUGHTS • It starts with a flicker of worry, but your brain starts imagining numerous different devastating outcomes… what is catastrophising and what can we do about it?
CATASTROPHISING AND CHRONIC PAIN
THE ART OF Letting go • Learning to ‘move on’ might seem impossible at first, but it can leave you happier and healthier
6 STEPS TO A HEALTHIER MIND & BODY • Learn to adapt and move on with these expert tips
Understanding DEPRESSION • We explore the symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatment options for one of the most common mental health conditions in the world
HOW TO SPEAK TO A FRIEND IN NEED
Q&A: CBT AND WHY IT’S EFFECTIVE
Exclusive INTERVIEW Joshua Patterson • TV personality and ultra athlete Joshua Patterson speaks to Psychology Now group editor Sarah Bankes about the importance of surrounding yourself with exceptional people and changing your mindset
CO-PARENTING
FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE
ARE YOU Time Blind? • Renowned for being late? There could be something else going on…
FINE TIMING
SPOT THE SIGNS
ARE YOU PART OF THE CANCEL Culture? • Having zero tolerance for controversial opinions might not be the progressive mindset you think it is
BEAT BACKLASH
THE NEED TO BE Noticed • What drives a person to be an attention-seeker?
THE ONLINE ATTENTION BATTLE
IS THERE AN EVOLUTIONARY EXPLANATION?
WHEN grieving GOES GLOBAL • Do you feel a sense of loss when celebrities die? Mourning famous people can seem overwhelming, but it’s more common than you might realise
PRONE TO PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS?
SAYING GOODBYE TO A STRANGER • If you worry you’ll be shamed for mourning a celebrity, here’s how to manage your fears
Badiate CONFIDENCE • Self-doubt holding you back? Channel your inner warrior with our expert tips
What is PASSIVE AGGRESSION? • Got that seething feeling? Suffered the silent treatment? Discover where passive aggression comes from and how to deal with it from others and inside ourselves
WHY BOUNDARIES ARE IMPORTANT • Dr Andrea Brandt describes three types of personal boundaries:
WAYS TO COMMUNICATE ASSERTIVELY • There are many books and courses on assertiveness but here are a few strategies to think about:
WHAT IS Brain Fog? • Feeling fuzzy, struggling to concentrate, and finding it hard to remember things? This could be brain fog, but what is this and why does it happen?
BRAIN FOG AND COVID
PUT PEN To paper • By giving ourselves space and time to practise journalling, we can often figure out what it is that is really bothering us
Vanished INTO THIN AIR • In today’s digital age, we’re more connected than ever but with insidious social trends like ghosting becoming more commonplace, we’ve never been so disconnected either
COPING WITH BEING GHOSTED
HOW TO DISCONNECT ETHICALLY
EMOTIONAL Hangovers • …and why you might be having them
THE BENEFITS OF BOUNDARIES
ID, EGO AND Superego • How do three contrasting parts of your personality work together to guide your actions and tame your desires?
WHO WAS SIGMUND...