psychology
How Uncertainty Shapes Human Behavior
Psychological uncertainty can influence emotions, decision-making and behavior. New research shows that uncertainty is not always harmful and may also support curiosity, attention and learning.
Author
Ipek Tuncer
writer · EUReflect
M.A. in International Relations
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politics
Trump Takes Center Stage in GOP Midterm Push
Republicans are putting Donald Trump at the center of their 2026 midterm strategy as the party gathers in Dallas for its first-ever national midterm convention, even as concerns grow over Trump's approval ratings and the risks of tying candidates too closely to his presidency.
politics
AfD's Rise Reshapes Germany's Political Landscape
The far-right Alternative for Germany has achieved a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, intensifying pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and deepening Germany's debate over immigration, the economy and the country's political direction.
politics
Europe Tightens Trade Pressure on Israeli Settlements
The United Kingdom, France, Canada and nine other countries are moving toward trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a new stage in international pressure over settlement expansion and settler violence
politics
US-Iran Escalation Disrupts Shipping Around the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have launched their largest wave of retaliatory attacks on shipping since the conflict began, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel.
psychology
Mapping the Mind
A new psychological framework proposes that mental life can be understood through five interconnected dimensions: action, thought, emotion, experience and being. The model aims to create a common language across different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches.
psychology
A New Model of Cognitive Flexibility
Cognitive flexibility is usually described as the ability to adapt thinking when circumstances change. A new theoretical model proposes that this ability may not be a single mental capacity, but a system composed of three interacting forms of flexibility.
psychology
A New Model of Stress
A new theoretical model is proposing a different way to understand how people interpret stressful situations. Rather than treating stress appraisal as a collection of separate categories, the Circumplex Model of Stress organizes these experiences along two fundamental dimensions: controllability and threat.
psychology
Technopsychology: When Technology Shapes the Mind
Technology is no longer simply something people use. A new theoretical approach called technopsychology argues that technology actively mediates how people think, remember, pay attention and interact with the world.
psychology
Rethinking Psychological Theory
Psychology is entering a period in which some of its most familiar concepts are being reconsidered. Rather than assuming that constructs such as emotion, personality, motivation, or intelligence have fixed meanings across people and situations, emerging theoretical work is asking whether psychological concepts are inherently dependent on context, language, culture and perspective.
psychology
Active Inference: A New Theoretical Framework for Understanding Human Behaviour
Active inference offers a new theoretical framework for understanding human behaviour by connecting prediction, perception, learning and action.
health
Work Programmes Support Reentry
The U.S. is using prison employment and vocational training to help incarcerated people develop skills for successful reentry.
health
Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Expands in U.S. Prisons
The U.S. is expanding evidence-based rehabilitation programmes designed to prepare incarcerated people for successful reentry and reduce recidivism.
health
U.S. Expands Prison Reentry
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons is expanding minimum-security placements to help eligible inmates prepare for a gradual return to society.
health
Singapore’s Learning Prison
Singapore’s Learning Prison model uses education, skills training and personal planning to prepare inmates for life after release.
health
Singapore Strengthens Reintegration Network
Singapore is strengthening collaboration between government agencies, social services and community groups to support rehabilitation and reintegration.
health
Singapore Expands Community Rehabilitation
Singapore is helping inmates gradually return to society through structured community-based rehabilitation programmes.
health
Singapore’s Throughcare Model: Rethinking Rehabilitation Beyond Prison
Singapore’s throughcare model connects prison rehabilitation with post-release support, focusing on reintegration, desistance and reducing re-offending.
health
France Supports Recovery After Childhood Cancer
A major pediatric cancer programme in Lyon is highlighting the importance of supporting children and adolescents beyond cancer treatment, with rehabilitation and long-term care playing an important role in recovery and quality of life.
health
Lyon Advances Play-Based Rehabilitation for Children
A specialist pediatric rehabilitation team in Lyon is developing intensive and play-based approaches to support children with cerebral palsy, with a focus on improving motor abilities and independence.
health
France Focuses on Early Child Rehabilitation
France is strengthening early support for children with developmental and neurological difficulties, with healthcare professionals encouraged to identify rehabilitation needs as early as possible.
health
France Strengthens Pediatric Rehabilitation
A leading Paris children's hospital is expanding access to specialised rehabilitation care for young patients with neurological and motor conditions through multidisciplinary treatment programmes.
health
Germany Welcomes a New Weight-Loss Treatment
Germany has become the first European Union country to launch Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill, adding a new oral treatment option to the country’s growing obesity-care market.
health
Germany Expands Digital Health
Germany is advancing the digital transformation of its healthcare system with new legislation designed to improve the use of health data for patient care, research and innovation.
health
Germany Pushes Healthcare Innovation
Germany is strengthening its focus on healthcare innovation, resilience and international cooperation as the country prepares for new challenges across the health sector.
health
Germany Modernises Hospitals
Germany has launched a major hospital transformation programme aimed at modernising healthcare infrastructure and strengthening the long-term delivery of medical services.
politics
SCO Signals a Shifting World Order
The SCO summit in Bishkek brings China, Russia and India together as major powers seek greater influence in an increasingly multipolar international system
health
Indonesia Expands Wellness Tourism
Indonesia is strengthening its wellness tourism ecosystem to improve global competitiveness and attract high-value international visitors.
health
Bali Promotes Health Tourism
Bali is strengthening its international health tourism profile by showcasing the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone to foreign diplomats and potential investors.
health
Indonesia Boosts Wellness Tourism
Indonesia is strengthening cooperation between tourism and health authorities to expand wellness and medical tourism as part of its broader tourism development strategy.
