For example, they hyperfocus on how they are appearing to others rather than showing interest in others. And they are quick to anger, or fail to be kind after a poor social interaction.

Avoiding eye contact during conversation might seem rude, but psychology suggests it means something else. Here's what it could reflect.

Other research has shown that having a more diverse social network might protect against mortality. Using a large sample of more than 6,000 people over 65 years of age, the researchers examined ...

Social media has helped break the stigma around mental health. Many individuals and organizations share information, tips, and personal experiences that promote awareness and encourage seeking help.

This post was written by Nikita Mehta, MSc, and Matthew Apps, Ph.D., with edits from Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D., Jo Cutler, Ph.D, and Anthony Gabay, PhD. Ending social interactions can be tricky ...

Of the three risk factors, lack of social and emotional support was the most common, according to the study. About 18.5% of rural older adults said they had inadequate social and emotional support ...