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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 14, 2020·4 min read

The Power of Validation in Helping People Stay Positive

Validating another person's negative emotions or experiences can help foster a more positive mental outlook.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 26, 2023·4 min read

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theorists: More Than Just Paranoia

A new study delves into the intricate psyche of conspiracy theorists, attributing their beliefs to a mixture of personality traits and motivations. The study suggests conspiracy theorists are not necessarily 'mentally unwell', but often resort to conspiracy theories to fulfill unmet needs and rationalize distress.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 19, 2018·5 min read

The Real Promise of LSD, Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical Science

Researchers explore why using hallucinogens to treat an array of mental health disorders is becoming more popular.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 9, 2023·12 min read

The Rebirth of Psychedelic Medicine

Often considered dangerous, mind-altering drugs, researchers are turning to the study of psychedelic therapies as a potential to treat an array of psychiatric conditions including depression and PTSD.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 28, 2023·6 min read

The Relationship Between Humans and Stress? It’s Complicated

Emotional response to stress changes and reduces as we age. However, stress can accelerate body aging and negatively impact our overall health.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 23, 2022·3 min read

The Relationship Between Particular Brain Circuits and Different Aspects of Mental Well-Being

Understanding how changes in the brain relate to changes in well-being is key to developing new targets for the treatment of mental health disorders.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 1, 2021·4 min read

The Risk of ADHD May Be Lower if Children Grow up in Green Environments

Children who grew up in residential areas surrounded by green space were less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than those who were raised in areas without access to nature.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·July 27, 2022·3 min read

The Role of Genetic Variants on Psychedelics’ Therapeutic Effects

Genetic variants of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor may explain why some respond to psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders while others don't.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 14, 2021·3 min read

The Science Behind Why Hobbies Can Improve Our Mental Health

From helping to reduce depression to boosting dopamine in the reward system, researchers review how taking up a hobby can have positive effects on mental health.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 11, 2021·2 min read

The Stressors of Stress on Your Body and Behavior

Researchers explore some of the unexpected physical manifestations of stress, and how people can better manage stress on a daily basis.

Featured Psychology

·February 17, 2016·5 min read

The Teenage Brain and Schizophrenia

Researchers are developing new imaging techniques that are able to reveal where and over what time scale abnormalities in the brain develop in people with mental health problems.