Finishing second, especially at a major event like the Olympics, is objectively better than finishing third. So why does research find that bronze medalists tend to be happier than athletes who win silver?
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Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody's favorite subject: ourselves. At PsychologyToday.com, we have gathered renowned academics, psychiatrists, psychologists and authors in our field to contribute their thoughts and ideas on what makes us tick—there are over 900 of them—creating a truly live stream of what's going on in "psychology today." Our magazine, first launched in 1967, continues to thrive. Psychology Today's Therapy Directory (powered by Sussex Directories, Inc) provides a comprehensive directory of therapists, psychiatrists and treatment facilities near you.
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Myths about the midlife "crisis" persist even though research has repeatedly debunked the notion. In fact, it's thinking about life as a series of stages at all that can disrupt well-being. Here's why.
Midlife Isn't a Crisis. It Should Be a Boost.
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Few things are as damaging to the psyche as public humiliation, which can devastate a person's identity and status. Here's who may be most vulnerable—and most likely to seek revenge.
The Psychology of Public Humiliation
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Researchers know that vocal changes could be a sign of psychiatric illness, but devising ways of identifying it early enough to benefit treatment has been a challenge. Technology is changing that.
How We Could Detect Mental Illness by Voice
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Our strongest, least welcome emotions can make us feel like we're being held hostage. But research points to strategies to slow down and discover what they're trying to tell us.
3 Ways to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
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Borderline personality disorder can be confusing, frustrating, and alarming, both for those with the condition and their loved ones. The good news, though, is that it’s highly treatable.
What Everyone Should Understand About Borderline Personality Disorder
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As long as it's age-appropriate, does it really matter what kids watch on TV? The answer, research shows, is yes—some shows really do enhance learning and social skills better than others.
The Best TV Shows for Your Kids, According to Research
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It's often assumed that before someone attempts suicide, they have struggled with increasingly intense thoughts of self-harm. New research suggests that may not always be the case.
Why Many Who Attempt Suicide Do Not Have Active Suicidal Thoughts
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Studies have traditionally shown that people are fairly happy as young adults and most miserable in middle age, with life satisfaction gradually increasing after that. Here's why that may be changing.
At What Age Are We Happiest?
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Some clients might roll their eyes when a therapist says (again), “How’s that working out for you?” or "Feelings aren't facts." But there's a reason such phrases are common: They work.
6 Therapist Phrases That Are Hard to Hear (But Helpful)
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