The science of fandom
What communities devoted to hero-worship tell us about the psychology of belonging.
ByPsychology
Freud save America
Psychoanalysis is back in vogue with the American left. But is that rejuvenation symbolic of the latter’s failure?
By
Joanna Moncrieff: “I’m not convinced antidepressants have any use”
The controversial psychiatrist on taking on the pharmaceutical firms, and how Covid made it “OK to cancel scientists”.
By
The cult of Sigmund Freud
The inventor of psychoanalysis attracted failed scientists and sexual opportunists, and built his legacy upon myth and error.
By
Jordan Peterson: Agent of chaos
The Canadian psychologist's quest for order is thwarted by the tragicomedy of his own life.
By
We’re talking about “burnout” wrong
Through overuse and misuse, the term has lost all meaning.
By
Your therapist shouldn’t be on TikTok
On social media, therapists are turning consultation room conversations into memes. It’s a sinister trend.
By
Are you mentally ill, or very unhappy? Psychiatrists can’t agree
As rates of diagnosis rise, a fierce debate rages in psychiatry. Are we experiencing a parallel pandemic, or having a…
By