r/psychology is a subreddit with 4.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, struggling, worst, psychology, 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
Pain & Anger
: "Rising number of Americans who identify as political independents is driven by genuine dissatisfaction with their own preferred party, rather than a desire to hide their political leanings to avoid social judgment. Trend of political independence reflects real frustration with American politics."
1 post
#2
Advice Requests
: "How use of AI harms college students’ ability to learn: Students who copy answers from AI tools without verifying information experience declines in their ability to learn independently. These habits are associated with a weaker belief in their own capabilities and a reduced motivation to learn."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/psychology
#1
Looking For
25 posts
#2
Struggling
20 posts
#3
Worst
11 posts
#4
Psychology
: "Stop saying 'let me know if you need anything,' says psychologist—how to talk to a friend who's struggling"
8 posts
#5
Mental Health
: "Sensory Overload Tied to Autism and Anxiety—Not ADHD. Sensory over-responsivity was associated with autism traits, anxiety, and altered brain connectivity."
8 posts
#6
Depression
7 posts
#7
Politics
: "Rising number of Americans who identify as political independents is driven by genuine dissatisfaction with their own preferred party, rather than a desire to hide their political leanings to avoid social judgment. Trend of political independence reflects real frustration with American Politics."
6 posts
#8
Books
5 posts
#9
Hate
4 posts
#10
Therapy
4 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"
2 posts
#2
Journal Article
: "Time-of-day effects on disclosure of intimate partner violence: women with drinking husbands become less likely to report IPV in the evening"
1 post
#3
Monthly Research/Survey Thread
: "Psychological Research/Surveys Thread"
1 post
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Last updated: September 4, 2026