When you imagine an attention seeker, what’s the first thing you think of? Is it your friend who’s always laughing suspiciously loud in crowded bars? Maybe even a parent who exaggerates stories or ...

If you’re a girl or woman who has utilized cutting or other self-harm behaviors to cope with stress, or as a way of dealing with suicidal thoughts, you have likely heard this before from someone, ...

Although attention-seeking behaviors often stem from internal discomfort and personal insecurities, a 2025 study argues that they can have “ripple effects” on the social dynamics of a group setting, ...