MeSH tree: F01.470.483
New research in the PsyCh Journal introduces and validates a psychological concept called atimiaphobia—defined as an intense fear of losing honor or being labeled shameless. Atimiaphobia is culturally specific in its origins ...
May 6, 2026
0
4
Beyond its monsters and 1980s nostalgia, Stranger Things resonates because it tells stories of struggles familiar to young people: trauma that lingers, identity that wavers, and friendships that buffer against fear.
Jan 16, 2026
0
14
Feelings of guilt and shame can lead us to behave in a variety of different ways, including trying to make amends or save face, cooperating more with others or avoiding people altogether. Now, researchers have shed light ...
Dec 18, 2025
0
79
Feelings of shame are linked to reduced quality of life—as shown by the first study to measure shame as a factor influencing the connection between chronic gastrointestinal disorders and mental health.
Aug 25, 2025
0
19
A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health.
Aug 7, 2025
0
21
In many ways, I feel like we shouldn't be happy with what we have. We live in a world of tremendous inequality and cruelty, running towards an environmental wall. Not just that, but some of the best people I know are chronic ...
Feb 18, 2025
0
12
Better awareness of, and support for, people experiencing shame, particularly in health care settings, should be a new international standard for professional practice, say researchers.
Nov 21, 2024
0
209
A restless night aggravates symptoms in those experiencing suicidal thoughts, as psychologists have found in their study on the short-term risk factors of suicide. They argue that targeting sleep could thus be essential for ...
Oct 29, 2024
0
16
Health services struggle to provide affordable and nondiscriminatory health care to Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow whānau, according to the latest NZ Health Survey.
Jun 20, 2024
0
19
Mirroring one's actions or using their own words has been known to establish and strengthen social relationships. In fact, many of us do this unintentionally when we wish to bond with someone or feel that we belong.
Apr 1, 2024
0
65
