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  1. How to Regulate Emotions With BPD: TIPP, STOP, and More

    Living with BPD means emotions can feel overwhelming, but skills like TIPP and STOP can help you manage intense feelings in the moment and over time.

    By Latoya Pickett
  2. What Are the ABCs of Sport Psychology?

    Sport psychology’s ABCs break down how emotions, behaviors, and thoughts shape athletic performance — and how working with each can help athletes improve.

    By Amy Keita
  3. What Age Does Social Anxiety Start in Children?

    Social anxiety often begins earlier than parents expect. Learn when it typically starts, what early signs look like, and why the teen years carry the highest risk.

    By Madeline Forbes
  4. Is Horror an Emotion? How It Differs From Fear

    Horror and fear feel similar but work differently in the brain. Here’s what emotion science says about why horror can actually feel good.

    By Emilio Ward
  5. How to Set Clear Boundaries With an Autistic Friend

    Setting boundaries with an autistic friend works better when you skip the hints and communicate directly. Here’s how to do it kindly and clearly.

    By Ronald Bruno
  6. Is Stress a Mood or Emotion? What Science Says

    Stress isn’t quite a mood or emotion — it’s something else entirely. Here’s what science says and why it matters for managing both.

    By Austin Bryant
  7. How to Shower When Depressed: Tips That Actually Help

    Depression can make showering feel impossible. Here are practical, low-effort strategies to help you get clean on your hardest days.

    By Lin Huang
  8. Is Being an Emotional Person Really a Bad Thing?

    Feeling things deeply has real upsides, but it comes with challenges. Here’s what science says about high emotionality and how to work with it.

    By Oliver Beckett
  9. Is It ADHD or Autism? Key Signs and Differences

    ADHD and autism share many traits, but the reasons behind them differ. Learn how to tell them apart and what to do if you think it might be one or both.

    By Wendy Colombo
  10. Is ADHD a Behavioral Disorder or Neurodevelopmental?

    ADHD is officially a neurodevelopmental condition, not a behavioral disorder—here’s what that distinction means and why it matters.

    By Gloria Alfaro
  11. Is Love a Secondary, Primary, or No Emotion at All?

    Scientists disagree on whether love is a primary emotion, secondary emotion, or something else entirely. Here’s what the research actually says.

    By Teresa Buchanan
  12. How to Talk to Someone With Social Anxiety the Right Way

    Learn how to connect with someone who has social anxiety through helpful phrases, body language, and settings that actually make them feel at ease.

    By Ronald Bruno
  13. What Is Positive Reinforcement in Psychology?

    Positive reinforcement shapes behavior by rewarding desired actions. Learn how it works in the brain, why it beats punishment, and how you use it every day.

    By Amy Keita
  14. Is Stress a Mental Disorder? When It Becomes One

    Stress itself isn’t a mental disorder, but it can become one. Learn where the line is and what chronic stress actually does to your health.

    By Madeline Forbes