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Psychology is the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists seek an understanding of the emergent properties of the mind, and all the variety of phenomena associated to personality.

UK Government’s Proposed Laws Will Embolden Autocrats

In this week’s Queen’s Speech, the British government heralded itself as playing a “leading role in defending democracy and freedom across the world.” Its legislative proposals for the year ahead, some of which would not look out of place in an autocrat’s playbook, risk doing the exact

Cameroon: Rising Violence Against LGBTI People

(Nairobi) – Security forces in Cameroon are failing to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people from violent attacks and instead are arresting the victims, Human Rights Watch said today. There has been an uptick in violence and abuse against LGBTI people in Cameroon in 2022, according to a

US-ASEAN: Promote Rights, Democracy at Summit

(Washington, DC) – The United States-ASEAN Special Summit on May 12, 2022 will embolden autocratic leaders unless it directly confronts the region’s worsening environment for human rights and democracy, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the summit’s host, US President Joseph Biden. Leaders from the Association

How Did 274,000 Babies End Up on Psychiatric Meds?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published September 19, 2019, and has been updated with new information.

Australia: Vote for Human Rights in Upcoming Election

(Sydney) – Australia’s 2022 federal election on May 21 is an opportunity for voters to make their vote count for human rights, Human Rights Watch said today.

Can Aged Black Garlic Lower Blood Pressure?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE A study has found that aged black garlic (ABG) in addition to dietary changes can lower diastolic blood pressure in male participants.

Jordan: End Debt Imprisonment

(Amman) – Jordan should commit to fully ending debt imprisonment before the present moratorium expires in June 2022, Human Rights Watch said today.

What Is the Narcissistic Stare? (And 8 More Non-Verbal Signs of a Narcissist)

Narcissists are an emotionless, grandiose, and self-entitled group of people who manipulate others for their use.

The Examination of Conscience: A Preliminary Study on the Effects on Metamemory After a 2-Week Practice

Examination of conscience (EC) is a contemplative practice that consists in examining daily the actions performed during the day (evening examination, immediately before going to bed) and the actions to be performed on the coming day (morning examination, immediately after sleep). While research on contemplative practices such as mindfulness has

10 Truths about People Who Can’t Apologize

Have you ever met someone who seemed incapable of apologizing about anything? I think we all have.

Millions Led Astray by These Pills, No Better Than a Placebo

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published June 20, 2019, and has been updated with new information.

Robert Epstein Warns Against Big Tech Manipulation

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Google has the power to manipulate what you see online, targeting you with certain advertisements and burying search results they'd rather you not see.

Letter to California Senate Appropriations Committee

Senator Anthony Portantino Chair, Appropriations Committee California State Capitol, Room 3086 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Human Rights Watch’s Opposition to CARE Court (SB 1338) Dear Senator Portantino: Human Rights Watch has carefully reviewed SB 1338[1] and the proposed framework for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court

Costa Rica’s Mental Health Bill a Step Back for Human Rights

Last week, Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly passed a troublesome bill to create a National Act on Mental Health.

Kazakhstan: No Justice for January Protest Victims

(Berlin) – Kazakhstan has failed to properly investigate the deaths of over 200 people in protests and riots in January 2022, Human Rights Watch said today.