FeaturedPsychology·November 30, 2016·4 min readTai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSDResearchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 26, 2023·3 min readThe More Traumatic the Childhood, the Angrier the AdultChildren who experience adversity and trauma have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as adults. In turn, trauma-based anxiety and depression can increase anger. The worse the trauma children experience, the angrier they become as adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 2, 2018·5 min readThe Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a PsychopathResearchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2022·3 min readUsing Virtual Reality for Anger ControlImmersive virtual reality that focuses on anger exposure training may have a positive effect as a treatment for anger management.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 5, 2021·4 min readVideo Game With Biofeedback Helps Kids and Teens Regulate Stress and AngerRAGE-Control, a video game system that utilizes biofeedback to regulate heart rate, reduces stress, oppositional behavior, and aggression by training children to stay calm during stressful and frustrating situations.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 20, 2017·4 min readVoter Behavior Influenced by Hot WeatherA new study reveals temperature may influence voter behavior. Researchers note increases in state temperatures between elections are related to increased voter turn out and support for the incumbent party. Additionally, higher temperatures motivated some to vote for smaller political parties.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 19, 2019·3 min readWe know contact with nature makes you feel better. Can virtual contact do the same?The positive effects of spending time with nature on psychological wellbeing and health are well documented. However, not everyone can enjoy a trip to a green-space. New research suggests virtual exposure to nature via augmented reality and movies can mimic the effect and provide a boost to wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 5, 2019·5 min readWhat are personality disorders and how are they treated?With at least 6% of the general population and up to 60% of psychiatric patients having a personality disorder, a new report looks at the biological causes and treatment options for personality disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 12, 2018·6 min readWhat Mass Shootings do to Those Not Shot: Social Consequences of Gun ViolenceResearchers report on the social and psychological consequences exposure to mass shootings have on survivors, first responders and the community as a whole.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 5, 2022·3 min readWomen Seen as Happy and Men as Angry Despite Real EmotionsResearchers say sex influences emotional interpretation of faces and voices. Faces and voices are judged to be male when they are angry and female when they are happy.Read More
