Wu Zhihong

Wu Zhihong, born in 1974, is a Chinese psychological counselor and psychology columnist. After earning a master's degree in clinical psychology from Peking University in 2001, he hosted a psychology column at Guangzhou Daily and has long written for general readers. His works span applied psychology, social psychology, and inspirational personal growth, with 15 titles in the collection. He often approaches family relationships, intimate relationships, and self-growth, examining the psychological mechanisms behind emotional distress in plain, reflective prose. Representative works such as Why Home Hurts focus on the connection between family of origin and individual personality, prompting readers to reflect on parent-child interaction and self-understanding. Overall, his writing is known for popularizing psychological knowledge and helping readers make sense of their own situations, giving him a notable presence in popular psychology reading.