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·April 11, 2023·6 min read

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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·April 10, 2023·5 min read

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.

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·April 8, 2023·5 min read

You Are Not Alone: What Science Can Tell Us About the Experience of Unexplainable Presence

Researchers explain the neuroscience behind why we sometimes feel the presence of another when we are alone in an empty room.

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·April 8, 2023·4 min read

How Parents Feel About Feelings Can Deeply Affect a Child’s Development

How parents express and process their emotions can have an impact on their child's emotional and social development, researchers report.

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·April 2, 2023·4 min read

These Neurons Are the Reason You Yawn When You See Others Do It, And They Could Help Us Teach Children More Creatively Too

Mirror neurons are essential for the human species. Not only do they allow us to learn by observation and imitation, but they also are essential for the development of empathy and social behaviors.

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·April 1, 2023·5 min read

Happy Songs: These Are the Musical Elements That Make Us Feel Good

Listening to your favorite music has a positive effect on your emotional and psychological health. Researchers say music impacts the endocrine system, increasing levels of dopamine and decreasing the stress-associated hormone, cortisol.

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·March 27, 2023·4 min read

How to Rewire Your Brain to Feel Good on Mondays

Don't like Mondays? You're not alone. Researchers address why people feel stressed and anxious at the start of the week, and how you can reprogram yourself to get rid of those Monday blues.

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·March 25, 2023·5 min read

Interactive Cinema: Viewer’s Emotional Response Changes Movie’s Storyline

A new movie adapts and changes its story based on the viewer's emotional response.

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·March 18, 2023·6 min read

People With Personality Disorders Are More Likely to Sign Up for Psychology Studies

Researchers found people with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, and those with depression and anxiety are more likely to participate in psychological research studies. Due to this, the findings of studies may be unduly influenced and may be difficult to be replicated.

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·March 13, 2023·6 min read

Imagination Makes Us Human

By considering brain areas associated with imagination, researchers are able to look back over millions of years to find out how imagination first evolved in humans.

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·March 11, 2023·4 min read

Exercise Is Even More Effective Than Counselling or Medication for Depression

Exercise is an effective way to help with the treatment of a range of mental health disorders including depression and anxiety. In fact, exercise could be more effective than medication and counseling for depression.

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·March 10, 2023·4 min read

Why Does Music Bring Back Memories?

Certain songs can help us reconnect with self-defining moments from earlier times, researchers report. Music that draws our attention also helps us to encode memories that are key to certain life events.

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The Conversation

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

You Are Not Alone: What Science Can Tell Us About the Experience of Unexplainable Presence

How Parents Feel About Feelings Can Deeply Affect a Child’s Development

These Neurons Are the Reason You Yawn When You See Others Do It, And They Could Help Us Teach Children More Creatively Too

Happy Songs: These Are the Musical Elements That Make Us Feel Good

How to Rewire Your Brain to Feel Good on Mondays

Interactive Cinema: Viewer’s Emotional Response Changes Movie’s Storyline

People With Personality Disorders Are More Likely to Sign Up for Psychology Studies

Imagination Makes Us Human

Exercise Is Even More Effective Than Counselling or Medication for Depression

Why Does Music Bring Back Memories?

Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success

Unlocking Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Acetylcholine’s Untapped Potential

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

Genetics, Drug Reactions, and Environmental Factors Linked to Autism Development

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