Research Articles
Articles on research and related mental health topics.
The Evolutionary Biology of Human Conflict
Exploring how evolutionary biology explains our tendency toward group-based violence and warfare throughout human history.
By Daniel Kriegman, Ph.D. • December 10, 2025
The Power of Suggestion and the Problematic Insignificance of Significance
Examining how suggestion influences psychotherapy outcomes and the complex relationship between statistical significance and clinical meaning in mental health treatment.
By Daniel Kriegman, Ph.D. • December 20, 2025
Robert Trivers and the Riddle of Evolved Altruism
Exploring how evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers solved the puzzle of altruism, showing how survival of the fittest can include prosocial behaviors and cooperation.
By Daniel Kriegman, Ph.D. • December 25, 2025
Amygdala Reactivity Reduction: Gray Matter Changes After Eight Weeks of Mindfulness Practice
Discover how eight weeks of mindfulness practice reshapes the brain, reducing amygdala reactivity and building lasting neural resilience.
By The Lovon Editorial Team • December 5, 2025