What Myers Briggs Does (and Doesn't) Say About Your Personality
Myers Briggs is fun but is it scientific?
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
Mental Health
Our Internal Clocks Are At Odds With Daylight Saving Time
Our bodies are very used to day-night cycles, but Daylight Saving Time can disrupt when they think the day starts and ends.
'Boys Will Be Boys' — The Harm Of Justifying Assault With Stereotypes
The ideals of masculinity and manhood can affect how people regard the issue of sexual assault.
Going Black-And-White On Your Phone Might Not Be A Bad Idea
Some researchers believe one of the most basic and prominent parts of our phones is also what makes them so distracting.
Suicide Rate Among Younger Veterans Has Increased, VA Data Shows
Younger veterans were the only age group whose suicide rate increased from 2015 to 2016, according to the VA.
Lawsuit Alleges Facebook Failed To Protect Employees From Trauma
A former employee says Facebook content moderators are "bombarded daily with thousands" of graphic videos and images.
'The Day Ahead' Talks Gender And Children
An in-depth look by Newsy's morning show at what for some families is an incredibly complicated topic.
| Ashley Holt and Cody LaGrow and Scripps News Staff
An Internal Emotion, Shame Has Consequences For Our External World
How we deal with embarrassment, guilt and shame is a strong indicator of who we are.
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
Roxana: Trauma In The System
About 48,000 youth are detained in the U.S. juvenile justice system. Most of them have experienced trauma. This is their story.
Thai Soccer Team Will Likely Need To Recover From Darkness, Isolation
Being stuck in a cave can lead psychological issues and even physical problems, like the disruption of the body's circadian rhythm.
Antidepressants Definitely Work. Long-Term Effects Are Less Definite.
We know antidepressants are effective. But what about the effect of taking them for decades?
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
Youth Suicide Is On The Rise. Here's How One Organization Is Helping
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10- to 19-year-olds. We talked to experts about why rates are rising and what can be done to help.
What WHO's Gaming Addiction Diagnosis Means For The US
WHO's move to classify excessive video gaming as an addiction may not mean much to patients in the U.S.
Video Game Loot Boxes Hook Players The Same Way Gambling Does
Loot boxes meet the same "psychological criteria" that gambling does, and they're only getting more popular.
American Suicide Rates Keep Climbing — Silence Only Makes It Worse
While suicide rates decrease in the rest of the developed world, the U.S. faces a growing problem. And it doesn't help if no one talks about it.
The Famous Marshmallow Test May Not Predict Success Like We Thought
Testing whether kids chose one treat now or two treats later has been linked to how well those kids do in life. But it could be more complicated.
Young Americans Are Always Connected — And Desperately Lonely
That feeling of loneliness doesn't necessarily go away when others are around.
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
How The Laurel-Yanny Clip — Like 'The Dress' — Tricks Our Brains
Like "the dress" in 2015, the new Laurel-Yanny clip is just ambiguous enough for our brains to interpret it differently.
More Than 3 Million Kids Take Meds For ADHD. Here's How They Work
The drugs usually work by boosting levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
#MeToo Monologues: How Theater Empowers Survivors Of Trauma
University of Missouri theater students organized a "Me Too Monologues" event for survivors of sexual abuse, misconduct and harassment.
Some Businesses Use Brain Wave Detectors To Monitor Employees
When businesses can't get automated robots, some opt for technology that can tell them how their employees feel at any given moment at work.
Someone Dies By Suicide Every 12 Minutes, And US Rates Are Rising
If you or someone you know feels helpless, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
The Emerging World Of Tech That Helps Treat Autism
From facilitating social connections to communication skills, social media and tech's perceived weaknesses can be a strength for people with autism.
'Social Camouflage' Might Lead To Underdiagnosing Autism In Women
Rates of autism diagnoses in the U.S. have increased steadily over the past 20 years, with one exception: women.
Dopamine Is The Addictive Little Secret Of Social Media
It's all in our head.
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
Do People Change? A Look At Whether Personality Is Fixed Or Fixable
We can essentially be boiled down to five personality traits.
Skip The Self-help — Research Says Your Personality Is Mostly Genetic
Maybe we're born with it.
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
Many Say '13 Reasons Why' Is Dangerous; Netflix Wants To Change That
Netflix recently announced the series' second season would feature pre-episode warnings and more resources for viewers.
The Mental Health Toll Of Being Undocumented
DACA recipient Egle Malinauskaite hopes to break down stigmas associated with being undocumented and having mental illness by being open about both.
Think You're Smart? See What The Experts Say
There isn't one definition of what makes someone intelligent. In fact, it's pretty fluid.
