FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·5 min readBrain Differences in Interpreting Physical Signals in Mental Health DisordersActivity in the dorsal mid insular could drive different interpretations in bodily sensations in those with mental health disorders like depression, anorexia, and panic disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 30, 2021·6 min readYoung People Who Experience Bullying Are More Likely to Fantasize About Committing Acts of ViolenceExperiencing bullying and aggression as a teen or young adult increases violent ideations, including thoughts of harming or killing others, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 12, 2021·8 min readStress Does Not Lead to Loss of Self-Control in Eating DisordersContrary to popular belief, people with eating disorders like bulimia nervosa do not lose control and binge eat in response to stressful events.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2021·5 min readRising Autism Rates, Specifically in Minorities and Socially Disadvantaged ChildrenIn the UK, one in 57 children is on the autism spectrum. The number is significantly higher than previously reported. Children from minority backgrounds were up to 38% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Children with ASD were more likely to also experience social disadvantages.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 15, 2021·7 min readVideo-LED Feedback Reduces Behavioral Problems in Children as Young as 12 MonthsA new video-feedback parenting program shows promise in helping to reduce behavioral problems in children as young as 12 months old. Researchers say addressing problematic behaviors in toddlers could help reduce behavioral problems later in life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 27, 2021·7 min readPsychological ‘Signature’ for the Extremist Mind UncoveredResearchers conclude the mind of an extremist is marked by a mixture of conservative and dogmatic psychological signatures. Extremists tend to be cognitively cautious, slower at perceptual processing, and have weaker working memory. This is compounded by impulsive personality traits that seek sensation and risky experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·February 25, 2021·5 min readArtificial ‘Brain’ Reveals Why We Can’t Always Believe Our EyesA new artificial neural network based on the human brain sheds light on how we process moving images.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 19, 2021·6 min readEarly Behavioral Problems Predict Adolescent Mental Health DifficultiesChildren who experience behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety, are more likely to develop mental health problems and emotional difficulties as teens, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2021·5 min readTeaching Pupils Empathy Measurably Improves Their Creative AbilitiesEncouraging empathy helps to improve creativity in school-aged children, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 14, 2021·7 min readHigh Insulin Levels During Childhood a Risk for Mental Health Problems in AdulthoodHigh levels of insulin during mid-childhood was linked to an increased risk of developing psychosis during early adulthood. Additionally, an increase in BMI during the onset of puberty, specifically in girls, was linked to an increased risk of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2021·7 min readMindfulness Can Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing, but It’s Unlikely to Work for EveryoneIn most community settings, compared with doing nothing, mindfulness reduced stress, anxiety, depression, and increased wellbeing. However, in some cases, mindfulness may be no better than other practices to reduce anxiety and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 24, 2020·6 min readChanges in Our Stomach’s Rhythms Steer Us Away From Disgusting SightsChanges in the rhythms of our stomachs force us to turn away from visual stimuli we find disgusting.Read More