r/askpsychologists is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses therapy, psychology, disorders, trauma, and mental health.
r/askpsychologists is a place
to ask about the science and practice of psychology, including psychological research, theory and practice. General questions about psychological conditions and disorders are welcome, but this is -NOT- a place for discussion of individual mental health concerns.
IMPORTANT: Posters must select appropriate User Flair. While we do not check credentials, user flair helps in deciding how best to respond to those interested in this community.
Popular Themes in r/askpsychologists
#1
Advice Requests
: "Books/ resources for changing thought patterns"
31 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Why do I hate it so much when my roommate insits their facts are right when they obviously hasn’t checked the information?"
12 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What are some books or other resources that not just explain the mental disorders of victims and abusers, but actually guide survivors to take actions which will "retrain" their brains?"
8 posts
Popular Topics in r/askpsychologists
#1
Therapy
: "Will have my first Therapy in a few days and don't know what to say. Suggestions?"
23 posts
#2
Psychology
: "Researchers in Psychology, can you tell us more about your daily activities ?"
23 posts
#3
Disorders
: "Dissociation Disorders. Can they overlap?"
15 posts
#4
Trauma
: "Cross-post: Can you Traumatize yourself?"
12 posts
#5
Mental Health
: "Is there some highly accessible Mental Health record that follows a person their whole life? "
12 posts
#6
Depression
: "Does innate Depression cause addictions?"
11 posts
#7
Emotions
: "Can repeated and persistent emotional trauma since childhood over a long period of time cause brain damage in specific regions pertaining to Emotions, thereby chronically blunting Emotions?"
8 posts
#8
Diagnosis
: "is it possible to have been sexually abused and have absolutely no recollection of it?"
8 posts
#9
Anxiety
: "Can severe Anxiety lead to hallucinations"
7 posts
#10
Psychologist
: "What do Psychologists, particularly experts in narcissism, think of Dr Ramani?"
6 posts
Flair Used in r/askpsychologists
#1
General Question
: "Is it normal to have an imaginary world and daydream about it? Is this a healthy thing?"
133 posts
#2
Question: Psychological Evaluation
: "How Long Does It Take To Write a Psychological Evaluation Report?"
21 posts
#3
Question: Psychotherapy
: "Is psychotherapy just ‘the prostitution of friendship’?"
14 posts
#4
Question: Academic Psychology
: "Researchers in Psychology, can you tell us more about your daily activities ?"
10 posts
#5
Question: Education in Psychology
: "If I pursue a PhD in Germany, is it possible to immigrate to America to become a Clinical Psychologist? "
7 posts
#6
Helpful information
: "We are 70 bipolar disorder psychologists & experts gathered for the world's biggest bipolar AMA! In honor of World Bipolar Day, ask us anything!"
4 posts
#7
General Question for Psychologists
: "Can bickering between parental figures destabilize Mental Health?"
1 post
#8
Question: Training of Psychologists
: "How can I restart my psychology career?"
1 post
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Last updated: June 13, 2026