Explore 10 of the world’s most unethical psychology experiments, the nature versus nurture debate, and sibling rivalry. We also look into what makes us shy, why we lie, the reasons we laugh, and the benefits of being bored. We consider ways to improve our mental health, such as saying goodbye to social media, making and breaking friendships, and the benefits of meditation. We also look at the psychology behind concepts such as fight or flight, the placebo effect and bystander behaviour. Packed full of expert guidance from psychologists, counsellors and other professionals, we also speak exclusively to actress and activist Mika Simmons about breaking the taboo of women’s health and the importance of talking. The mind is a powerful tool. Learn how to take control of your own mind today for a happier, healthier tomorrow.
Welcome to Psychology Now • TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MIND FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE
Psychology Now
YOUR Brain POWER • 20 things you need to know about the human body’s computer
WHAT MAKES US shy? • Being shy can impact the way we live our lives, but is it a trait that can be overcome? Or do we need to learn to embrace our shyness?
SOCIAL ANXIETY
5 WAYS TO OVERCOME SHYNESS
BREAKING THE TABOO OF WOMEN’S Health • Having the confidence to talk about our sexual health is harder than it should be, but breaking down this barrier will lead to better physical and mental health
WHAT ARE THE GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS? • Many women, let alone men, aren’t aware that there are five types of gynaecological cancer
Exclusive INTERVIEW Mika Simmons • Actress, filmmaker and women’s health activist Mika Simmons talks to Sarah Bankes about the importance of shame busting and breaking the silence when it comes to gynaecological health
THE LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION
DOCTOR BANERJEE
THE HAPPY VAGINA PODCAST
Memory & RETAINING INFORMATION • We take it for granted, but how do we retain and utilise information from our environment?
HOW WE FORM AND STORE LONG-TERM MEMORIES • The time it takes for a memory to really stick
TYPES OF MEMORY • The complex ways we remember…
5 memory MYTH BUSTERS • Our memories of experiences, sensations and emotions play a huge role in our future behaviours, but they can often be misunderstood. We’re here to debunk some of the most common memory myths
THE Nurture VS NURTURE DEBATE • The oldest and often the bitterest debate in psychology continues into the 21st century
UNIVERSAL GRAMMAR
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY
THE FOUR HUMOURS
STERILISING THE UNFIT
WHY DO WE lie? • It’s not just bad behaviour – deception is a product of evolution and it gives your brain a real workout
PATHOLOGICAL LIARS
WHEN DO WE LEARN TO LIE?
HOW TO CATCH A LIE • It’s all in the body language
THE TRUTH BEHIND OUR LIES • There are many reasons why we try to deceive others
DeclutterYOUR LIFE • Clutter can cause no end of stress whether it is physical or mental; it makes the place look untidy, swallows up space, and clouds your judgement, but there is a wonderfully simple antidote: decluttering
MAKE IT FUN
DIG A LITTLE DEEPER
LOOK AT YOURSELF
BENEFITS OF DECLUTTERING
STAY STRONG
THE THREE ‘C’S OF GETTING STUFF DONE
LEARN TO LET GO
IT’S A Laughing MATTER • Psychologists have discovered that laughter is not what we think it is
FUNNY CAT VIDEOS HELP YOU WORK
THE Blind EYE • Do people really turn away when someone cries for help? The bystander effect suggests they do
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED THE NIGHT KITTY GENOVESE WAS MURDERED
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE climate CRISIS • The climate crisis is a...
