Shopping to lift one’s spirits is the very definition of retail therapy. “We know that spending behavior is about more than just acquiring stuff. It is often about satisfying deeply felt ...

This knowledge made me question the long-standing assumption that crowding in retail environments is something that should be viewed negatively. (Please note that there are some studies that ...

Popping out for some retail therapy in the lunch-hour is a source of comfort for many stressed and depressed workers. But those who take it too far and become real shopaholics have a serious ...

The latest batch of retail earnings had clear sets of winners and losers. The takeaway: The lowest-income consumers are scraping by, while middle- and high-income consumers are still shopping but ...

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As their wallet becomes lighter, so does their mood. Looking at these champions of retail therapy leaving the store clutching their new purchases, you might see a transformation: a jauntier step ...

Some call themselves “shopaholics,” or acknowledge indulging in some “retail therapy,” but mental health experts say compulsive spending is a serious concern. Compulsive buying disorder ...

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Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy or usually just "therapy," is a form of treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems. Provided by any of a variety of trained ...

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