Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves transferring negative feelings from one thing to another. For example, a person angry at their boss may “take out” their anger on a family member. The ...

Displacement is part and parcel of war and also one of the greatest humanitarian challenges of our time. When people become displaced, their physical and mental health often suffers. They can lose ...

In order to cope with the world around us, human beings are equipped with a particular set of psychological defenses—known more formally as defense mechanisms—which help us navigate the world while ...