A new study reveals the mechanisms behind repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation's effect on the brain in the treatment of depression.
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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.
Researchers report a significant increase in deaths related to alcohol use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. The steepest increase in mortality was seen in the 25-44 age group.
Using psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders in children and adolescents does not increase the risk of developing substance use disorders later in life. In fact, pharmacological interventions reduce the risk of developing SUD for those with MDD, ADHD, and psychotic disorders.
Actively forgetting a negative experience may help to prevent bad memories from constantly intruding on a person's awareness and halt rumination.
A combination of personality traits and childhood circumstances account for why some older people experience loneliness more than others. Lonely adults over 50 were 1.24 times more likely to have rarely, or never, had comfortable friendships during childhood, and 1.34 times more likely to have had poor relationships with their mothers as children.
Women who hug their partners before a stressful event have a lower biological stress response and reduced cortisol levels compared to women who do not embrace their partners.
Statins reduced negative emotional bias in people with depression. The findings suggest statins may provide protection against depression.
While most people mellow with age, this does not appear to be the case for those with ASPD or psychopathy. Researchers report maladaptive behaviors associated with ASPD often get worse as people with the personality disorder age.
A new meta-analysis study reviews the effects of body posture on positive self-perception, reporting a dominant pose or strong upright posture can help people feel, and behave, more confidently.
Immersive virtual reality that focuses on anger exposure training may have a positive effect as a treatment for anger management.
Differences in gene expression in key brain areas may account for the reason some are less fearful of change than others.
Study links acute stress as a result of childhood maltreatment to accelerated early maturation of the immune system.
These research articles involve depression, seasonal affective disorders, grief, pain, sadness, happiness and generally news regarding mental health research.
Statins reduced negative emotional bias in people with depression. The findings suggest statins may provide protection against depression.
Researchers have identified six predictors that may help determine the correct amount of lithium to treat a patient with bipolar disorder.
Mouse study reveals how depression and chronic stress can have an impact on cholesterol-lowering medications and influence the risk of heart disease.
Switching to a Mediterranean diet significantly improved symptoms of depression in young men, a new study reports.
Using artificial intelligence technology, researchers have identified both risk and protective factors for depression in middle-aged to older adults. Social isolation, the study found, was the biggest risk factor for depression, followed by mobility difficulties and health issues.
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.
