Truly self-aware people tend to do two things incredibly well, according to clinical psychologist Melanie A. McNally: they acknowledge their emotions, feelings, and behaviors, while also regulating ...

When it comes to human behavior, we often find ourselves treading a fine line between what's socially acceptable and what's downright odd. Sometimes, you know what you're doing is bizarre, yet you ...

As much as we might wish differently, we can’t control how other people perceive us. No matter what, we can’t make everyone like us; more often not, other people’s opinions have more to do with ...

Understanding why people behave the way they do can be as complex as untangling a pair of earbuds. Often, the underlying issue is a deep-seated feeling of being unlovable. This can manifest in various ...

The line between confidence and narcissism can often seem blurrier than the latest Instagram filter. While being self-assured is a desirable trait, some habits we perceive as confidence may actually ...

When confronted about their hurtful words or actions, certain people immediately defend themselves with predictable excuses. Understanding these patterns might help you navigate difficult ...

Let’s get one thing straight: narcissism is a specific thing. It’s a clinical term, a personality disorder that wreaks havoc in the lives of those who are unlucky enough to be caught in its orbit. But ...

While grand gestures and polished personas might impress, the people we instinctively trust are actually signaling something ...

Tension: We want to be respected for who we are, yet often alter ourselves to earn it in the moment. Noise: Pop culture distorts respect into quick hacks and surface-level traits, overlooking the ...

It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Good morning. I'm David Greene. Social scientists have learned over the years that they can't always trust what people tell them. Ask about their behavior and some ...

Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study results suggest raised the risk of suicidal behaviors. Researchers looked at ...

I’ve often been asked to address how to deal with a person with a mental illness or a substance abuse issue who is very symptomatic and who may be displaying unusual, disruptive or challenging ...