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·January 3, 2017·2 min read

The Emergence of a New Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia

A collection of studies offers new insight into the role dopamine plays in schizophrenia.

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·January 2, 2017·3 min read

Genes Affecting Communication Skills Linked to Genes Related to Psychiatric Disorders

A new study links genes that pose as a risk factor for autism and schizophrenia with genes that influence the ability to communicate during development.

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·December 30, 2016·8 min read

‘Friendship Bench’ Program Proves Effective at Alleviating Mental Illness Symptoms

The 'Friendship Bench' approach has been able to reduce the prevalence of depression in some communities in Zimbabwe, a new study reports.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 30, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Urge Caution Around Psilocybin Use

While many people reported a 'bad trip' when taking psilocybin containing mushrooms, most report experiencing meaningful and worthwhile experiences while under the influence.

Featured Psychology

·December 27, 2016·5 min read

Family Arguments Over The Holidays? Replaying Them in Detail May Be the Best Way to Cope

Replaying arguments in your head can be therapeutic and can prevent feelings of anxiety, researchers report.

Featured Psychology

·December 26, 2016·3 min read

Is There Such A Thing As An Emotional Hangover?

Researchers report emotional experiences can influence memory and physiological states for an extended period of time. Additionally, non emotional experiences that follow emotional ones can are remembered some time later.

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Featured Psychology

·December 19, 2016·4 min read

Early Life Social Stress Has Long Term Impact on Brain Networks: Rat Study

Findings about how early life social stress affect brain connections in mice may have implications for treating human psychiatric illnesses.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 16, 2016·6 min read

A Cure For Social Anxiety Disorder

A new study reports cognitive therapy appears to be most effective for treating social anxiety disorder.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 16, 2016·4 min read

This Is Your Brain on Legal Cannabis

While marijuana can initially help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, it can be detrimental to mental health when used long term, a new study reports.

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·December 15, 2016·6 min read

Depressed Children Respond Differently to Rewards Than Other Kids

According to a new study, clinically depressed children show a blunted response to reward compared to those who were not depressed.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 14, 2016·4 min read

How Hearing ‘Twist My Arm’ Engages the Brain

Researchers discover metaphors that involve body parts such as arms or legs, such as 'twist my arm, engage a brain region responsible for the visual perception of those parts.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 14, 2016·4 min read

Infants Show Apparent Awareness of Ethnic Differences

Children under the age of one appear to be able to notice differences when looking at the faces of women from different ethnic backgrounds, a new study reports.