Reading aloud to your partner may help with bonding and could be an underused seduction technique. Read More
Psychology
What is Psychology?
Definition of Psychology: Psychology is the study of behavior in an individual, or group. Our psychology articles cover research in mental health, psychiatry, depression, psychology, schizophrenia, autism spectrum, happiness, stress and more.
More than 80% of patients nearing the end of life reported experiencing dreams that were vivid, meaningful, and transformative. Patients reported the dreams made them feel supported, reassured and helped them to accept their impending death. Read More
Children who grew up in residential areas surrounded by green space were less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than those who were raised in areas without access to nature. Read More
Applying an AI to analyze tweets, researchers report people's attitudes toward COVID-19 may be more infectious than the virus itself. Read More
Researchers investigate why boredom can be both good and bad for our mental health and behaviors. Read More
A new picture book with step-by-step instructions on how to do basic exercises like jumping jacks, helps increase levels of physical activity in young people with ASD. Read More
Those who received explicit instructions about the relationship between sound and spelling experienced dramatic improvements in their reading ability. Read More
Researchers 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
From helping improve cognitive health to improving symptoms of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, researchers examine the benefits of exercise on brain health. Read More
The use of social media, specifically to drive "likes" to our content, follows a pattern of "reward learning", much like when an animal is trained to seek food rewards. Read More
Online music improvisation collaborations helped improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote feelings of community for participants. Read More
Sexual activity before sleep increases oxytocin and reduces the stress-related hormone cortisol. Researchers say sexual activity at bedtime can help reduce symptoms of insomnia and reduce sleep disruptions. Read More
These research articles involve depression, seasonal affective disorders, grief, pain, sadness, happiness and generally news regarding mental health research.
People with depression and anxiety may be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease earlier than those without the conditions. On average, people with depression developed Alzheimer's symptoms two years earlier, and those with anxiety three years earlier, than those who did not suffer from the mental health disorders. Read More
Neurofeedback study reveals when people review their brain patterns in real-time, they are able to regulate activity in specific brain regions. Read More
The seasonal duration of daylight influences the number of opioid receptors in the brain. The findings shed new light on a potential mechanism behind seasonal affective disorder. Read More
From microdosing to improve cognition, to treating a range of mental health disorders, researchers evaluate the rise in the use of psychedelics and their potential as medicines. Read More
A new study reveals an increase in students reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. 83% of students surveyed reported their mental health had impacted their academic performance within the past month. Read More
Research news involving schizotypal personality, anxiety, paranoia, unconventional thoughts and beliefs is covered.
PTSD research articles are listed here as well as news about stress, pain, fear, painful memories, trauma and mental health information.
