Masking may disguise emotions considered socially inappropriate within a situational context, such as anger, jealousy, or rage. Individuals may mask in certain social situations, such as job …

Sep 9, 2025 · Masking, sometimes referred to as “camouflaging,” occurs when someone attempts to hide their mental health symptoms in an effort to blend in with people around them. They …

Apr 5, 2024 · Masking (sometimes referred to as camouflaging) involves suppressing or hiding one's behaviors or traits to appear a certain way. Emotional masking specifically refers to …

Dec 11, 2025 · Masking in psychology means hiding your true thoughts and emotions to fit in. Learn what masking is, why people do it and how it impacts mental health.

Jul 28, 2025 · Masking, also known as camouflaging, is a coping strategy where neurodivergent individuals consciously or unconsciously hide their natural behaviours to appear neurotypical.

Dec 4, 2025 · What Is 'Masking,' and Is It Harmful? Concealing important parts of ourselves can harm close relationships and cause shame or guilt, said John Pachankis, a professor of social …

Mar 25, 2025 · Feeling burnt out from masking? Follow these research-backed steps to start unmasking safely and authentically.

Masking is hiding or suppressing something about ourselves — emotions, personality traits, behaviours, or symptoms — from others. It’s a coping mechanism used to stay safe, hide in …

Dec 3, 2025 · Masking all the time “suggests that the way you fundamentally are is a problem,” said Sara Woods, a clinical psychologist at the University of Washington Autism Center and in …

Oct 18, 2024 · Masking is a way of representing yourself to be more like how others expect you to be. It’s a way of hiding yourself (or parts of yourself) that you don’t want to present to the world.