Inside the Mind

In the annals of neuroscience, few names are as memorable as Phineas Gage. His story remains a foundational example for both medical and psychology students, bridging medicine, psychology and history.

By Grant Virellan

Content warning: This article discusses self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 or text SAVE to 741741.

By Ada Tseng

According to the National Institute of Mental Health and the American Psychiatric Association, more than 10 million adults in the United States are living with phobias or similar mental disorders.

By Mitch Ryan

North Node reveals your soul’s purpose and destiny. Learn how this astrological point shapes your growth, karmic lessons, and life’s ultimate path.

By HowStuffWorks

Suspect infidelity? Discover key signs he is cheating, from secretive behavior to emotional distance. Learn the red flags and what to do next.

By HowStuffWorks

Where does fear come from? American psychologist John Watson wanted to find out — so, in the name of science, he tried to instill specific new fears into a baby boy he called Albert.

By Kimberly Olson

Stanley Milgram's experiment was a controversial test of human psychology that shed light on the limitations of free will and obedience to authority.

By Mitch Ryan

Discover what it means to be a Manifesting Generator in Human Design. Learn about their traits, energy, and success strategies for thriving in life and relationships.

By HowStuffWorks

Psychologists who study the human personality often refer to the Big Five personality traits, a model that separates general characteristics into five categories: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and Neuroticism. This psychological model is also known by the acronyms, OCEAN and CANOE.

By Ada Tseng

People talk to their pets every day: offering praise when they're good, reassurance when they're confused and affection when they're cuddling. We also speak to animals when they misbehave. "Why did you do that?" someone might ask their dog. Or we might scold the cat - "Don't touch that!" - as we move a family heirloom across the room.

By Jon Garthoff

You might have seen the TikTok trend and wondered, what is shadow work? Learning how to practice this form of self-reflection can improve your relationships.

By Katherine Millar

A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?

By Laurie L. Dove

For what looks like a big old lump of putty, the human brain is a truly incredible thing. Think of it as the body's mission control center. Find out how much of a brainiac you are with our quiz.

By Alia Hoyt

Could manipulating the human brain's desire for sweet foods lead to new weight control methods and better treatments for eating disorders?

By John Perritano

Wouldn't keeping quiet help us get away from whatever's scaring us? What's the science behind the weird face and raw shout?

By Laurie L. Dove

What's the science behind fainting at the sight of blood? This BrainStuff video takes a look at the brain's internal toggle switch making some people hit the floor.

By Laurie L. Dove

What does it feel like to get a concussion? What are the mental and physical effects of this injury? And how can we best diagnose and treat them in the future?

Christian Sager interviews Dr. Jennifer Watson on how parts of the brain affect why we are the way we are. Learn more about your physiological personality in this interview from HowStuffWorks. Music: Land on the Golden Gate - by: Chris Zabriskie

Intelligence tests are not often accurate measures of intelligence. Learn more about intelligence tests and some of the more inaccurate ones in this video from HowStuffWorks.

Is there any truth to the stereotype of the mad scientist? Turns out there is a link between high IQs and mental illness. Researchers are still not sure why.

By Laurie L. Dove

We've all seen "flame wars" on the Internet. Maybe we've been the victims or the perpetrators, too. But what causes people to say things online that they would never say in person?

By Laurie L. Dove

Who doesn't want to instantly gobble up the marshmallows floating delectably on top of their hot chocolate? As it turns out, giving in to or delaying that impulse can say a lot about you -- and your willpower. Ready to see how strong yours is?

By Robert Lamb

Don't think of emotions as just "feelings." They're also the product of how your brain processes your feelings and how you respond to them.

By Caitlin Uttley

When a well-timed joke or a clever cartoon tickles your funny bone, specific areas of your brain react to spread that mirth throughout your system. Can scientists use this knowledge to create a universal formula for comedy?

By Cristen Conger

The human brain has a great capacity to adapt, rewire and grow. How can you help your noggin reach its ultimate potential?

By Charles W. Bryant