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These research articles involve many aspects of psychology such as cognitive psychology, depression studies, mental health, stress, happiness and neuropsychology, Scroll below for more specific categories.

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Why the Dark Web Attracts Young, Impulsive Risk-Takers

A new study reveals that dark web users are three times more likely to have a criminal record than surface web users. The research highlights low self-control and peer influence as the primary drivers behind who accesses the internet’s hidden layers.

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Link Found Between Antibiotics and Depression in Pregnancy

A study of 94,000 women reveals that antibiotic use before and during pregnancy is linked to increased psychological distress. Researchers point to the disruption of the gut-brain axis as a potential cause for this "stepwise" increase in mental health risks.

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Direct Link Between Stress and Addiction Found

Researchers discovered a brain pathway linking stress centers directly to habit regions. While stress normally promotes flexibility, alcohol disrupts this circuit, explaining why stress leads to compulsive drinking and relapse.

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Why Adolescents Struggle to Reciprocate Kindness

New research shows that while teenagers accurately perceive when others are being cooperative, they are less likely than adults to reciprocate. This "cooperation gap" suggests teens prioritize self-interest even in win-win social scenarios.

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40% of Bullied Children Show Clinical Symptoms of Trauma

A new study reveals that 40% of bullied elementary students suffer from clinical trauma symptoms. The research highlights the devastating impact of "invisible" bullying, such as social exclusion and early-onset cyberbullying.

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Ultrasound Helps to Unlearn Fear

Researchers used targeted ultrasound to dampen the amygdala, slowing fear formation and speeding up "unlearning." This non-invasive method could revolutionize exposure therapy for PTSD and anxiety.

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Blocking NOX-1 Extends Ketamine’s Effectiveness for Depression

Researchers have identified the NOX-1 enzyme as the reason ketamine's antidepressant effects are short-lived. By blocking NOX-1, they extended the drug's benefits from days to weeks.

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Can Deep Brain Stimulation Unlock Treatment-Resistant Depression?

Researchers are testing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression. By acting as a "brain pacemaker," the device targets white matter to help patients who haven't found relief from standard medications or therapy.

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Stress Shift: From Alarm Mode to Reflection in 60 Minutes

A new study identifies a "resilience window" 60 minutes after stress. While physical stress fades quickly, the brain's high-order recovery peaks an hour later, marking a shift from threat detection to internal reflection.

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Machine Learning is Making Personality Tests 4x Faster

Researchers used machine learning to streamline the DISC personality test, reducing it from 40 questions to 10 with 91% accuracy. The AI approach also identifies complex "blended" personality traits that traditional methods miss.

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“Magic” of Play: Why Adults Should Stop Telling Kids How to Have Fun

Researchers surveyed 504 children to define "good play" from a kid's perspective. The study identifies seven key factors, including "play feeling" and "transgression," and warns that adult interference often ruins the experience.

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How AI “Sycophancy” Warps Human Judgment

A new study finds that AI chatbots are "sycophants" that affirm users 49% more than humans do. This constant flattery makes users more certain of their own biases and less likely to repair real-world relationships.

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PTSD research articles are listed here as well as news about stress, pain, fear, painful memories, trauma and mental health information.

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Noninvasive Stimulation “Talks” to the Brain’s Memory Center

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40% of Bullied Children Show Clinical Symptoms of Trauma

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Ultrasound Helps to Unlearn Fear

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Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

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Psychedelics Remodel Myelin to Heal PTSD

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Brain Switch Identified for Unlearning Fear Faster

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Astrocytes Discovered as Architects of Fear Memory

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PTSD Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

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Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood

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How the Brain Extinguishes Fear Memories

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Hormonal Contraceptives Influence Memory of Emotional Events

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Brain Map Reveals How Stress and Social Control Interconnect