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These research articles involve many aspects of psychology such as cognitive psychology, depression studies, mental health, stress, happiness and neuropsychology, Scroll below for more specific categories.

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How Creativity Is Possible Despite Frustration

People can unlock their creative potential and enhance their creativity by embracing frustration and using it as a tool to inspire new methods and ideas.

The Brain’s Cannabinoid System Protects Against Addiction Following Childhood Maltreatment

Increased function in the brain's endocannabinoid system and differences in brain activity were discovered in those resilient to drug addiction following childhood maltreatment.

Those With Dark Tetrad Personality Traits More Likely to Catfish and Exploit Others

People who score high for "dark tetrad" personality traits, including narcissism, Machiavellianism, sadism, and psychopathy are more likely to embark on "catfishing" behaviors online as well as manipulate and exploit potential partners.

Over-Emphasis on Safety Means Kids Are Becoming More Anxious and Less Resilient

Parental overprotection fosters unhealthy coping mechanisms in children, leading to an increase in depression, anxiety, and a decline in resilience.

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Study Finds Metabolic Alterations Related to Abuse

Depressed adolescents with a history of physical or sexual abuse had metabolites related to oxidative stress and transsulfuration. Both transsulfuration and oxidative stress regulate each other's functions and are associated with inflammation.

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A New Model Predicts Depression and Anxiety Using Artificial Intelligence and Social Media

Utilizing data from Twitter and applying natural language processing artificial intelligence algorithms, researchers created a new, accurate prediction model for depression and anxiety.

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Your Political Rivals Aren’t as Bad as You Think: Here’s How Misunderstandings Amplify Hostility

Researchers investigate why people tend to dislike others based on their political affiliations and why we believe our emotions when it comes to politics are never wrong.

Child Victims of Violence Face Long-Term Psychological Effects

Child victims of extreme physical violence, such as stabbings or shootings, are at significantly higher risk of developing PTSD as adults.

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Kids Judge Alexa Smarter Than Roomba, but Say Both Deserve Kindness

Children aged between 4-11 judge Alexa to have more human-like thoughts and emotions than other AI robotics like the Roomba vacuum cleaner, but believe neither device should be yelled at or harmed. These feelings dwindle as children reach their teenage years.

Pandemic May Have Triggered Second “Midlife Crisis” for Over-50s

Anxiety and depression that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to trigger a second "midlife crisis" in those aged 50 and older. Researchers say women struggled more than men with psychological distress during the pandemic, and this may exacerbate and accelerate neurodegeneration, mental health, and overall health disorders.