Exploring the different types of secrets people keep and the motivations behind secrecy, this chapter delves into the impact of secrets on mental and physical well-being. It highlights the harmful effects of rumination and presents research findings on the relationship between secrets and overall well-being.
Michael Slepian researches the psychology of secrets.
But what he didn't know — until about a decade ago — was that his family had a major secret they were keeping from him.
One they planned never to reveal. Until …