Category: Psychology
Treating PTSD in Veterans: How Mystical Experiences During Ibogaine Therapy May Promote Brain Reset and Symptom Relief – Insights from Recent Research
Key Takeaways Mystical experiences predict better outcomes: In a 2025 study, veterans with more intense mystical feelings (unity, sacredness, transcendence) during magnesium-ibogaine treatment showed larger, sustained reductions in PTSD …Beauty Filters Create an Illusion of Abundance in Perfect Faces, Fuel Harsh Self-Comparisons, and Harm Mental Health Across All Demographics
Key Takeaways: Beauty filters make unrealistic “perfect” faces seem normal, tricking your brain into harsher self-comparison. They trigger self-objectification → constant appearance monitoring → lower self-esteem and anxiety. Filters …
The Illusion of Genius: How Luck, Circumstance, the Sycophant Effect, and the Dunning-Kruger Effect Shape Our Perception of Savants
Editor’s Note (Updated November 23, 2025): Following reader feedback and internal review, this article has been updated for greater accuracy and clarity. Key changes include: Correcting the application of …The Psychology of Wealth: Why Honesty Can Hinder the Pursuit of Extreme Riches
Key Takeaways High honesty supports trust and stability but can hinder advancement in highly competitive settings. Risk tolerance and assertive self-promotion often outperform pure transparency in wealth-building contexts. Dark …
The New Frontier of Fertility: How Slowing Ovarian Aging May Reshape Family Planning and Mental Well-Being
Key Takeaways Emerging research suggests ovarian fibrosis reversal and other interventions may help delay or restore ovarian aging. Such advances could offer new reproductive options for women who delayed …
The Immoral Litmus Test: How Unethical Leaders Unmask Opportunism, Resilience, and True Character Through Moral Licensing and Groupthink
Key Takeaways Unethical leaders expose true character: Immoral leadership often reveals who acts from conviction versus who merely conforms for personal gain. Moral licensing fuels corruption: When leaders behave …Managing Nurse Burnout: Strategies for Work-Life Balance, Recovery, and Resilience
Key Takeaways: Burnout is common and affects nurses’ health and patient safety. Heavy workloads and toxic cultures are major causes. Spot warning signs early to prevent escalation. Balance self-care …
Recognizing Manipulation: A Psychological Guide to Identifying Cult-Like Dynamics and Echo Chambers
Key Takeaways Cults use thought reform to control beliefs through isolation and coercion. Social media algorithms create echo chambers, amplifying extreme content for profit. Research-based self-assessment questionnaires can help …