We are told emotional eating is bad—plain and simple. Let's get curious about why we turn to food in stressful moments.

Is surgery or treatment used to change a minor’s biological gender scientifically sound or dangerously experimental? It’s a question that remains controversial today.

There are many signs of narcissism, but the most telling but overlooked sign is habitual non-listening. Narcissistic folks ...

Cheerleaders spend hours practicing complex routines, often paying the price for injuries and lack of recognition.

Iowa State University student Madison Lihs is a staff sergeant in the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing, ...

Veterans Day on Monday honors those who have served in our armed forces. Here are things to do to celebrate them in Iowa.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Psychology majors enjoy a wealth of possible career fields to enter after graduation—counseling, business, law, human services and ...

The overt narcissism described in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition" (DSM-5) is the only official diagnosis related to narcissism. However, many mental health ...

Both the DSM and the ICD state that psychopathy (or sociopathy) are synonyms of their diagnosis. Psychopathy and sociopathy are terms related to ASPD. ASPD replaced psychopathy as a diagnosis in ...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) does not recognize any subtypes of BPD. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health ...

Psychology is a scientific discipline that focuses on understanding mental functions and the behaviour of individuals and groups. The tendency to engage in risky behavior relates to genetic ...

For nearly 75 years, the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health" (DSM) has been the go-to ... Macquarie University Associate Professor of Psychology Miri Forbes says the system ...