A new study found that feelings of loneliness were less common in people who reported a purposeful life, regardless of their age.

The author of a new book breaks down how understanding why some words are more powerful and convincing than others on this podcast.

Psychedelics could help reopen the window of time when "the mammalian brain is far more susceptible and open to learning..."

Four broad categories capture the myriad ways we use social media, say researchers. And each category is tied to a cluster of personality traits.

Relating to someone else's story with a similar one your own is often welcome, search indicates. There is one caveat, however.

What teen girls post on social media can reveal a lot about their mental health. Pronouns like "I," "me," and "my" may be a red flag.

A brief exercise addressing common concerns about belonging in college increased first-year completion rates on students' local campus.

"...people who are higher in their belief that they have an essence are more likely to be attracted to these similar others as opposed to dissimilar others."

Like humans, chimps can combine words into phrases to communicate more meaning. What's more, other chimps can understand those combinations.

"When people are disagreeing, it may not always be about what they think it is," says Celeste Kidd.