I slump into the faux leather sofa in my parents’ living room, the corner of the house that has become my pandemic office space. My copious internet interactions are still leaving me feeling lonely. I ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) occurs when certain stimuli, including sounds, visuals, or close contact with another person, produce tingling or calm feelings and sensations. Share on ...

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, people around the world are reporting symptoms of stress, anxiety, and even depression due to COVID-19 health fears, financial worries, and isolation. It’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Have you ever heard or saw something that left your body tingling? A gentle ...

Common ASMR triggers include whispering, hair play, and ear brushing. Not all people experience a positive response or any response to these triggers, though. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian ...

What do the sounds of whispered affirmations, page-turning, and tapping fingernails have in common? What about the sight of slow hand movements, soap being gently cut to pieces, and hair being brushed ...