r/PsychologyTalk is a subreddit with 91k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses psychology, mental health, emotions, relationships, and therapy.
A place to have friendly discussions about psychology. This is not a space for posting about or seeking answers for personal issues.
Popular Themes in r/PsychologyTalk
#1
Advice Requests
: "Can you guys explain malignant narcissism."
5 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Why does sleep apnea not come up more within the context of evaluating for depression? When untreated, the condition can leave one in a perpetual state of physical and mental exhaustion that makes any and everything seem overwhelming and impossible, just like depression."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/PsychologyTalk
#1
Psychology
: "Why are snark communities so popular? What is the Psychology behind it?"
128 posts
#2
Mental Health
: "i got my degree in psychology, what now?"
24 posts
#3
Emotions
: "Just a random question, is there like a specific condition or a terminology for a person who can ‘switch’ Emotions depending on the situation?"
19 posts
#4
Relationships
: "How much time do couples spend on platonic interactions? Are people opposed to agreeing to friends first->then dating? Why?"
18 posts
#5
Therapy
12 posts
#6
Self
10 posts
#7
Trauma
: "Have you ever bonded with a friend or partner over shared emotional pain, Trauma, or invalidation?"
8 posts
#8
Identity
: "What happens psychologically when someone’s Identity is heavily tied to their physical attractiveness as they age?"
7 posts
#9
Depression
: "Understanding Depression"
7 posts
#10
Anxiety
6 posts
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+42k members(87.2%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026