FeaturedPsychology·October 22, 2018·3 min readOne in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After QuittingResearchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 19, 2018·1 min readWHO ‘Gaming Disorder’ Classification Opens Door for TreatmentResearchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 13, 2017·3 min readThe Fear of Losing Control and its Role in Anxiety DisordersThe fear of losing control over thoughts and actions can impact OCD behaviors and other anxiety disorders, researchers report.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceAutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 11, 2017·3 min readSocial Phobia Linked to Autism and SchizophreniaA new study from Swinburne University researchers reveals people with social phobias may have difficulty in processing social information efficiently. Researchers report those who find social situations difficult show similar neural responses to those with schizophrenia and ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·March 10, 2017·5 min readIndication of a Genetic Cause of Social PhobiaResearchers link a gene that encodes a serotonin transporter to social phobia.Read More
