Researchers investigate the neuroscience behind how some people are better at resisting temptation that others.
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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.
The Finnish concept of Sisu refers to a universal phenomenon of latent energy in the human system that enables individuals to persevere and break through unbearable challenges, researchers say.
Researchers uncover the role activity in the anterior insula plays in how political ideology influences race perception.
From increasing the risk for depression and stress, to impacting a person's social and family lives, researchers explore the detrimental effects of work addiction.
With the first head transplant scheduled for 2018, many neuroscientists are skeptical the procedure will be a success. A new article questions if scientists, and the general population, will be ready for the procedure. What does it mean for the future of mankind?
New understanding about ketamine's antidepressant effect could lead to the development of new, safer and quicker ways to treat depression.
Researchers have identified a specific area of the brain responsible for auditory verbal hallucinations in people with schizophrenia. The researchers were able to control the hallucinations with the help of transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Consuming violent media 90 minutes prior to bedtime makes you 13 times more likely to have a violent dream that night, a new study reports.
Researchers report altruistic motivations and behaviors can be changed with the help of mental training.
Researchers show that object permanence abilities in cockatoos are at the same level of apes and four year old children.
New research suggests that it is possible to suppress emotional autobiographical memories....
Contrary to popular myths on stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers report. A new study reveals men's emotions fluctuate just as much as women's do.
These research articles involve depression, seasonal affective disorders, grief, pain, sadness, happiness and generally news regarding mental health research.
Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children.
A new study reveals the mechanisms behind repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation's effect on the brain in the treatment of depression.
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.
Statins reduced negative emotional bias in people with depression. The findings suggest statins may provide protection against depression.
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.