The current study investigated the relationship between CU traits, autistic traits, and empathic disequilibrium, which reflects the imbalance between cognitive empathy (CE) and affective empathy (AE)....

Delusions in psychosis involve complex and dynamic experiential, affective, cognitive, behavioural, and interpersonal alterations. Their pattern of em…

Several years ago, the world was stunned when the cute robot HitchBOT was destroyed. Does empathy for robots—sharing experiences and feeling compassion—make sen...

Multiple theoretical models of dissociative experiences have been formulated over the last century. These theories are clinically useful; however, it remains...

Empathy is central to social cognition, yet efforts to link it with neurodiverse and clinical conditions have yielded contradictory findings, often reinforcing a deficit-focused narrative that conflic...

Empathy is central to social cognition, yet efforts to link it with neurodiverse and clinical conditions have yielded contradictory findings, often reinforcing a deficit-focused narrative that conflicts with individuals’ experiences. While traditional models distinguish cognitive (understanding others’ emotions) from emotional empathy (being affected by others’ emotions), they often neglect how their interplay shapes individual outcomes. Addressing these limitations, this article focuses on the emerging concept of empathic disequilibrium, the intrapersonal imbalance between cognitive and emotional empathy. We synthesise current evidence linking empathic disequilibrium with individual differences in autistic traits and mental health, discuss its potential mechanisms, and propose a framework that recognises empathy as a multifaceted system with interacting components, with implications for advancing theory and practice across cognitive sciences.

BackgroundEmotional dysregulation is a core feature of eating disorders, yet research has predominantly focused on intrapersonal emotion processes rather than interpersonal emotional mechanisms. Empat...

Background: Those working in high-risk occupations may often face ethical dilemmas that violate their moral code which can lead to moral injury (MI). While research into the impact of MI is growing...

The present study suggests that elevated startle potentiation in anticipation of unpredictable threat is a risk factor for the development of GAD in adolescence.

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On Tuesday 16 September 2025, Professor Jaime Delgadillo delivered his Inaugural Lecture as Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.

In the largest epidemiologic study to date of the risk of giving birth to a child with autism, ADHD or intellectual disability following acetaminophen use during pregnancy, researchers found no associ...