psychology

Gen Z 'sadfishing' trend on social media may be sign of serious psychological issues: experts

The latest social media trend, "sadfishing," is igniting plenty of conversations as users become increasingly drawn to "attention seekers."

The seven chilling signs you're a narcissist — and why it all can boil down to how you text

A psychologist has revealed the seven chilling signs that you or someone you love could actually be a narcissist – and it could all come down to the way they...

Women who fancy tall men are more likely to rate themselves as attractive: study

It's the height of self-confidence.

My severe psychosis made me think I was a Viking princess -- and pregnant

A mom told how her severe psychosis made her think she was a pregnant Viking princess and strangers were hacking her phone.

Broke women prefer more feminine facial features over manly men: study

If dude looks like a lady he might be Mr. Right.

What is precrastination? The opposite of procrastinating has downsides

Procrastination has its negative connotations — but what about precrastination?

How to end a relationship without having to dump someone

I recently discovered a psychology trick that was quite genius and I thought “ooh I could turn that into a break-up hack”.

Addicted to iced coffee? Experts reveal why you can't get enough of it

There's a method to devotees' madness.

Commish's crony cleric: First female, openly gay FDNY chaplain awarded huge promotion with $160K pay

An FDNY officer blasted Kansfield's appointment as "another example of a friend of Kavanagh receiving a high-paying job at the expense of the citizens of New York."

This creepy TikTok video will reveal your darkest secrets

Videos popularizing psychological tests have recently been flooding social media.

Rich people's problems: Super-wealthy suffer just like us, therapists say — but New Yorkers have little sympathy

"This is bulls--t. I don’t feel sorry for rich people. C’mon!” Rodney, a retired wallpaper hanger who lives among the affluent on New York's Upper East Side, told The Post.

If you do this while driving, you might be a psychopath, scientists say 

Talk about a highway to hell.

'Extremely morbid' sign eight-year-old girl was a psychopath

A woman who claims she’s a “diagnosed psychopath” has revealed her dark interests as a child, proving she always had the terrifying condition.

'Love at first kiss' couples have better love stories — psychologists explain why

People with idealized beliefs of romance are more likely to place high importance on relationship milestones like a first kiss — but they're not just living in a fairytale.

Do you love your really loud car? Chances are you're a psychopath: study

Might want to get that checked out.

Crying at the gym is completely normal — and could benefit you

Some people put blood, sweat, and tears into their workouts — emphasis on tears.

4 morning habits to ditch for a happier day — and 5 to do instead

Not a morning person? Here's how to change that.

What is 'limerence'? How buzzy dating term with 'Baby Reindeer' vibes could ruin your life

Limerence is a decades-old psychological term resurfacing amongst anxious singles today. 

I'm a memory researcher — here's how to never forget someone's name

"You may be unsurprised to learn that our memory systems are not necessarily designed to remember where we put our phones. Or keys. Or water bottles," Dr. Althea Need Kaminske...