r/psychology is a subreddit with 4.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses psychology, struggling, worst, looking for, and mental health, and they frequently recommend/review neuroscience books and medications.
A Reddit community for sharing and discussing science-based psychological material.
Popular Themes in r/psychology
#1
Advice Requests
: "Mental health policy is a major deciding factor for American voters, new study finds, especially to liberals, higher-income people, and those in relatively poor health."
2 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Paid paternal leave linked to better mental health outcomes for dads. Paternal leave is not just a workplace benefit, it’s a public health issue. Those who wanted to take leave but couldn’t were more likely to experience depression, anxiety. Most common obstacle to taking leave was financial."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/psychology
#1
Psychology
: "The Psychology behind why some people want to censor classic nude art: People who prioritize social order, tradition, and communal norms were more likely to respond with unease or moralized disapproval. Ingroup loyalty and purity were linked to judging male nude art as more pornographic."
41 posts
#2
Struggling
35 posts
#3
Worst
27 posts
#4
Looking For
25 posts
#5
Mental Health
: "Excessive daydreaming is strongly linked to widespread Mental Health disorders. Research suggests that maladaptive daydreaming warrants formal recognition by psychiatric professionals."
15 posts
#6
Relationships
: "People prefer to negotiate with women, even when outcomes are identical and gender is unknown. Importantly, women achieve economic outcomes on par with men, suggesting that greater likability does not come at a performance cost. Women foster stronger interpersonal Relationships."
15 posts
#7
Politics
: "Thinking men evolved to be like this could lead to more victim-blaming in rape cases. Evolutionary psychology can increase victim blaming attitudes through an increase in the belief that gender roles are natural and immutable."
11 posts
#8
Depression
: "Depression isn’t just in the head: Scientists find altered genetic activity in white blood cells. This provides evidence that the biological footprints of Depression extend well beyond the brain and into the immune system, offering a whole-body perspective on the condition."
10 posts
#9
Frustrating
9 posts
#10
Sleep
: "Engaging in physical and mental self-pleasure before going to bed is associated with falling aSleep faster, enjoying better Sleep quality, and experiencing more positive emotions upon waking."
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/psychology
Neuroscience Books
15 reviews
#1
Louann Brizendine
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Thomas Metzinger
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
David Eagleman
5.0★ from 1 review
Medications
2 reviews
#1
Vyvanse
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Jornay PM
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/psychology
#1
Weekly Discussion Thread
: "Weekly Discussion Thread"
3 posts
#2
Monthly Research/Survey Thread
: "Psychological Research/Surveys Thread"
2 posts
#3
Press Release
: "Volunteering and other kind acts help the helper, too"
1 post
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Last updated: July 4, 2026