FeaturedNeurology·September 6, 2017·5 min readThree-Quarters of Americans See Head Injuries in Football as Major ProblemA new poll conducted by UMass Lowell and The Washington Post reveals three quarters of NFL fans believe head injuries in the sport are a major problem. 60% of those surveyed also said they were concerned about off-field violence as a result of head injuries.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 26, 2017·3 min readYouth Violence on DeclineResearchers reveal that, despite popular perception, youth violence is on a noteworthy decline.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 5, 2017·4 min readSelf Harm Linked to Violence Towards OthersResearchers report on a link between people who self harm and violent crime.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2017·3 min readDisruptive Children Do Not Inspire Similar Behavior in SiblingsA new study reports children are likely to learn how not to behave like their more disruptive siblings.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 6, 2017·4 min readGun Violence is a ‘Contagious’ Social EpidemicResearchers use an epidemiological approach to assess the probability of an individual becoming a victim of gun violence.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 31, 2016·4 min readMen Who Buy Sex Have Much in Common With Sexually Coercive MenA new study reports men who buy sex have less empathy for female prostitutes than those who don't. Additionally, those who use prostitutes share some key characteristics with men at risk for committing sexually violent acts.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 30, 2016·6 min readResearchers Urge Caution Around Psilocybin UseWhile many people reported a 'bad trip' when taking psilocybin containing mushrooms, most report experiencing meaningful and worthwhile experiences while under the influence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 15, 2016·6 min readConsuming Violent Media Linked to 13 Times Surge in Violent DreamsConsuming violent media 90 minutes prior to bedtime makes you 13 times more likely to have a violent dream that night, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 1, 2016·4 min readPsychotropic Medications Could Cut Risk of Violent ReoffendingA new study reports prescribing violent offenders psychotropic drugs following release from prison decreases the risk of the reoffending.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·4 min readHigher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric IllnessA new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2016·4 min readTargeting the Social Networks of Group ViolenceResearchers report a strong group of friends could be just as big a factor in acts of group violence as a charismatic leader.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 4, 2016·3 min read‘Media Contagion’ a Factor in Mass ShootingsResearchers call on the media to deny mass shooters the fame they seek.Read More
