Having close relationships with narcissists can be challenging, but a new study suggests excluding them from social ...

Narcissists not only experience more social exclusion but also perceive it more often—even in ambiguous situations. Research ...

As National Breakup Day approaches this week, it's important to explore how young adults can improve their ability to cope ...

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the neurological ...

Quickly take advantage of the calming strategies you have developed in advance. Physical activities can lessen the effects of ...

TikTok’s latest mental health trend, called “rejection therapy,” is offering one way to combat social anxiety. With the “rejection therapy” tag garnering more than 63 million views on ...

They may avoid situations where rejection could occur, like job interviews or social events, out of a debilitating fear of being judged. The emotional toll is real—rejection sensitivity can even ...

This could be rejection from a social situation or person, academic rejection (for example, failing an exam or application process) or rejection from a sports team or activity. It can be a ...

Rejection sensitivity is proven to develop from low self-esteem, social anxiety, insecure attachment, or past experiences with rejection. The difference between rejection sensitivity and RSD is ...