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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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Older Adults Live Longer in Counties With Greater Age Bias

Contrary to expectations, researchers found older adults who live in countries with greater age bias had better health outcomes than those who lived in countries with less age bias. The study found older people tend to live longer in countries with more negative attitudes toward the aging population.

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Picky Eaters Are Put Off by Food Depending on Plateware Color

The color of the plate food is served on influences taste perception, a new study reports.

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Two-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental Confidence

Expectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.

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Brain Markers of ADHD in Children Identified

Researchers have identified specific neurological biomarkers for ADHD in the brain. The study revealed those with ADHD had abnormal connectivity in brain areas associated with memory processing and auditory processing, and thinning of the brain's cortex.

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Family Involvement May Lead to Better Patient Outcomes in Psychosis Treatment

Study reveals the benefits of family involvement in treatment outcomes for those who suffer from psychosis.

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Low to Moderate Stress Is Good for You

Low-to-moderate stress may be beneficial for your brain function, especially when it comes to working memory. However, when stress levels rise above moderate levels, they can become toxic.

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Patients With PTSD Are Less Likely to Survive COVID Than Those Without

People with PTSD had a 9% increased risk of hospitalization and an 8% increased risk of death following contracting COVID-19 than people without the disorder. Those with psychosis had a 58% increased risk of death associated with COVID-19, and those with bipolar disorder had a 29% increased risk of dying from coronavirus.

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Children as Young as 10 Are Repeat Self-Harming

One-quarter of teens and young adults engaged in episodes of self-harm on more than one occasion. Repeated self-harm episodes are more likely to occur during the first year of the first episode, with the greatest risk within the first month.

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Blood Pressure Highly Likely to Cause Neurotic Personality Trait

Study reveals a link between diastolic blood pressure and an increased risk of neurotic personality traits. Controlling blood pressure can help to reduce anxiety, depression, and neuroticism.

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Babies Found to Have Greater Imagination Than Previously Known

Infants as young as 14 months can contemplate several alternatives on their own if they have been exposed to an object that is not clearly recognizable and is open to interpretation.

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Local Alcohol Availability Related to Child Maltreatment

Having one or more retail outlets selling alcohol for off-premises consumption in a neighborhood was associated with a 13.5% increase in cases of child abuse and 10.5% more children being entered into the foster care system.

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Do You Underestimate the Impact of Being Kind?

Those who act with kindness often underestimate how much others appreciate their actions.

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Schizophrenia and Schizotypal News

Research news involving schizotypal personality, anxiety, paranoia, unconventional thoughts and beliefs is covered.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 22, 2022·3 min read

Family Involvement May Lead to Better Patient Outcomes in Psychosis Treatment

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 3, 2022·3 min read

Inflammation May Amplify Effect of Genetic Risk Variants for Schizophrenia

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 2, 2022·3 min read

Individuals With Schizophrenia and Social Anhedonia Show Altered Neural Processing for Social Reward Anticipation

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 24, 2022·5 min read

Huge Unveiling of Schizophrenia Brain Cells Show New Treatment Targets

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 6, 2022·5 min read

Schizophrenia May Increase Dementia Risk by 2.5 Times

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 28, 2022·2 min read

The Unexpected Cells Helping to Shape Young Brains

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 8, 2022·3 min read

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder May Be Detectable Years Before Illnesses Begin

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Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 6, 2022·4 min read

Antipsychotic Use Associated With Elevated Risk of Breast Cancer

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 1, 2022·3 min read

Interrelationships Between Different Domains of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder News (PTSD)

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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Patients With PTSD Are Less Likely to Survive COVID Than Those Without

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Can Pharmacotherapies Prevent Alcohol Use Disorder in People With PTSD?

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Researchers Create Novel Device to Measure Nerve Activity for Treatment of Sepsis and PTSD

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Exposing Brain Tissue to Psilocybin Provides Insights Into Consciousness, Depression and Anxiety

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Evening People Show Enhanced Fear Acquisition, Which May Increase the Risk to Develop Anxiety

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Morning Blue Light Treatment Improves Sleep in Patients With PTSD

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Daytime Sleep Enhance Fear Memories of Emotional Trauma and Anxiety

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Where Do Fears Come From?

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Prior Stressful Events Can Help Build Resilience

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How Neurons From PTSD Patients React to Stress

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Sound Cues During Sleep Could Help People to Forget Specific Memories

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Traumatic Experiences May Be Associated With Lower Levels of Sex Hormones