Christian Jarrett, PhD

Christian Jarrett, PhD

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Cognitive neuroscientist turned editor/writer; BPS Research Digest; accessible psychology.

Sadness in Art Comforts Us, Even When Avoided
SocialApr 9, 2026

Sadness in Art Comforts Us, Even When Avoided

If we avoid sadness in life, why do we seek it in art? https://t.co/ShXE0gfuh4 New Psyche Idea by Tara Venkatesan @UMG Philosophers and psychologists have puzzled over the allure of tragic art. New findings show how sadness can be a...

By Christian Jarrett, PhD
AI Therapists Lack Genuine Human Connection
SocialMar 31, 2026

AI Therapists Lack Genuine Human Connection

Why chatbot therapists can’t offer what we need https://t.co/ZxNaJuUSk8 Today’s world is fuelling a craving to be truly seen by another – and that’s exactly what AI therapists can’t ever deliver. Psyche Idea by Wasseem El Sarraj @psyche_the_mag

By Christian Jarrett, PhD
Feeling Held Enables Safe Solitude Amid Grief
SocialMar 30, 2026

Feeling Held Enables Safe Solitude Amid Grief

The capacity to be alone depends on the sense of being held https://t.co/m73k5hGuOu The overwhelm of grief and parenthood showed me what psychoanalysis assumes – we need to be held to feel safe in solitude. Psyche Idea by Elizabeth Burns...

By Christian Jarrett, PhD
Heritability Misunderstood: Communicating Genetics Clearly Matters
SocialMar 12, 2026

Heritability Misunderstood: Communicating Genetics Clearly Matters

A common misunderstanding about genetics https://t.co/iwIbf7gUfo New Note Self by @ProfAMGregory for Psyche. People’s misunderstanding of terms like ‘heritability’ shows how important it is to communicate science carefully https://t.co/eFg2BP5DXs

By Christian Jarrett, PhD
Heal Adult Emotions by Reconnecting with Your Inner Child
SocialMar 12, 2026

Heal Adult Emotions by Reconnecting with Your Inner Child

How to reconnect with your inner child: https://t.co/S39Ilwztfu The experiences you had as a child influence your emotional life as an adult. Recognising these dynamics can be healing. New Psyche Guide by psychotherapist Nickan Arzpeyma

By Christian Jarrett, PhD