FeaturedPsychology·February 13, 2013Gene Associated with High Anxiety Can Have Protective Effect on the BattlefieldThrough a combination of genetic and psychological testing, researchers have identified factors that mitigate against PTSD. In combat, soldiers who avoided threats were more likely to develop PTSD as a result of traumatic experiences, the study found. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 8, 2014Scientists Find a New Mechanism Underlying DepressionChanges in microglia underlie depressive symptoms brought on by exposure to chronic stress, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 31, 2018‘Anxiety Cells’ Identified in the HippocampusResearchers reveal in mice, certain cells within the hippocampus fire when the animal is anxious and this triggers anxiety related behaviors to occur. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 17, 2016‘Carrots and Sticks’ Fail to Change Behavior in Cocaine AddictionA new study might help to explain why people continue to take drug, even though they are aware of the negative consequences and why they find their behavior so hard to change. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015‘Chemobrain’ Study Examines Effects of Chemotherapies on Cognition in Breast Cancer SurvivorsAnthracycline based chemotherapies could have greater negative effects on cognition than nonanthracycline treatments for breast cancer survivors, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 3, 2019‘Depression Genes’ May Not ExistContradicting previous studies, UC Boulder researchers report there is no clear evidence of any candidate gene associated with depression. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 30, 2019‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatmentMDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 8, 2017‘Ego Dissolving’ Psychedelic Drugs Could Assist With Mental HealthA new study in Neuroscience of Consciousness adds weight to previous findings about the potential benefits psychedelics could have for treating mental health disorders. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 19, 2020‘Feeling obligated’ can impact relationships during social distancingMany of us feel obligated to perform acts for loved ones, such as calling more frequently or running an errand for an elderly friend, during this time of social distancing. Researchers report low-level obligations and acts of kindness can help strengthen relationships, while more substantive obligations can put a strain on relationships. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 30, 2016‘Friendship Bench’ Program Proves Effective at Alleviating Mental Illness SymptomsThe 'Friendship Bench' approach has been able to reduce the prevalence of depression in some communities in Zimbabwe, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 13, 2018‘Hangxiety’ Higher in Shy PeopleAccording to researchers, after a night of drinking, shy people are more likely to be anxious that those more extroverted. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 18, 2017‘He’s Pavlov and We’re the Dogs’: How Associative Learning Really Works in Human PsychologyResearchers look deeper look at the impact of associative learning, especially when it comes to the current political climate. Read More
