You don’t have to ‘reinvent’ yourself to live happily after 60. There’s a better approach grounded in lifespan psychology

That moment of sweet immersion in the task at hand: that’s flow. With some strategy, you can experience it more often

Drug treatments for schizophrenia have barely changed in 70 years, but a mix of chance and ingenuity offers fresh hope

Steve Schwartzberg’s journey from Harvard psychologist to erotic healer, Buddhist and teacher was always haunted by death. Then he was diagnosed with terminal cancer

Scientists are uncovering the nature of an elusive mental experience that challenges what it means to be conscious

Use AI thoughtlessly and it dulls your mind. But with a strategic approach and the right prompts, it can be a powerful tool

New research reveals that physical attractiveness is more about personal compatibility than meeting universal standards

Knowing the psychology behind why moments drag or whizz by can give you a degree of control over your experience of time

Knowing the psychology behind why moments drag or whizz by can give you a degree of control over your experience of time

Other practices like sermons, yoga and retreats can also trigger ‘spiritual boredom’. Here’s why it’s normal and even useful

As the father of twins, I could hardly feel more frazzled. But my brain age might paint a different, more youthful, picture

Psychologists have tested a way to seed ‘involuntary positive mental images’ in the brain. You can try it for yourself

Incorporating ancient African wisdom into wellbeing interventions could push positive psychology beyond its Western roots

Research with transgender people sheds light on the memory processes that allow any of us to navigate periods of change

Scenes from books, movies and games sometimes carry as much weight as events from people’s own lives. We’re finding out why

The desire to protect kids from uncomfortable situations is natural. But they need your help to grow into the unknown

Breathwork changed my life, but I heard the sceptics. Several studies later, I’m more convinced than ever in its benefits

In the Soviet Union, you’d never wish someone ‘S dnem rozhdeniya!’ without a proper present

In times of change and pressure, a set of skills known as ‘psychological flexibility’ can help you and your team to thrive

They are too often ignored, yet sex differences affect the kind of trauma people experience and the effect it has on them

Sudden mood changes can be unsettling, but getting to know them will help you regain balance and, if needed, find support

Personal autonomy is abundant in the modern world. As a result, many of us get what we want but not what we need

The answer isn't quite as simple as you might think.