Random

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.

Random

Psychology News

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.

A brain image is shown with the medial forebrain highlighted.

Sensational Success in Patients with Major Depression Using Deep Brain Stimulation

Researchers implanted pacemaker electrodes into the medial forebrain bundle of patients suffering from major depression and performed deep brain stimulation. In a matter of days, in six out of seven patients, symptoms such as anxiety, despondence, listlessness and joylessness had improved considerably.

Spread Happiness: Sharing Positive Emotions Can Help Combat Loneliness and Negativity

A new study suggests that sharing positive feelings with others may ease loneliness-based negativity, which can contribute to psychological issues and physical health problems. Researchers at the University of Nebraska found that individuals who regularly share positive emotional experiences with friends and family experienced a decreased correlation between loneliness and negative interpretations of ambiguous stimuli, which can lead to poor psychological and physical outcomes.

Physical Diseases Can Negatively Affect a Depression

People with depression and a history of physical disease are at increased risk of their disease symptoms worsening and requiring hospitalization.

First Ever Body Maps of Hallucinations Created

Researchers have created the first body map of sensations experienced during hallucinations in people experiencing psychosis.

This shows a shadow of a child and cannabis leaves.

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Teen Cannabis Use Disorder

Early exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including parental drug misuse and mental health challenges, increases the risk of problematic cannabis use during adolescence. The study analyzed over 5,000 participants from the 'Children of the 90s' study.

Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Has No Effect on Mental Skills

A new study reports the effects of hormone therapy on a woman's memory and mental skills is negligible, regardless of how soon it is given to postmenopaual women.

Personality May Change When You Drink, But Less Than You Think

While most people tend to report substantive personality changes when they drink, other people see less drastic changes in their personalities between when they are sober and when they are drunk, a new study reports.

This shows the outline of a woman and wavy lines

CBD reduces craving and anxiety in people with heroin use disorder

CBD reduces craving and anxiety in those with heroin use disorder during withdrawal from the drug. There were no serious adverse reactions, or impairments to cognition noted with the administration of CBD. Researchers suggest cannabidiol may be useful in helping to combat opioid addiction.

Genetic Link Between Routine Blood Test Results and Mental Health Disorders Discovered

Researchers identified a genetic correlation between blood biomarkers and a range of mental health disorders. The study provides evidence some substance measures within the blood may be involved in the cause of mental illnesses. For example, immune system proteins may be involved in the development of depression, schizophrenia, and anorexia.

Let’s Scrap the Neuromyths: No, You Aren’t a ‘Visual’ or ‘Auditory’ Person

Believing in neuromyths, especially concerning learning styles, may be dangerous to personal development. Researchers debunk the concepts surrounding neuromyths.

This is a photo showing the researchers fitting a test paticipant with the EEG headpiece.

More Risk of Insomnia for People with Lower Amounts of Sleep Spindles

A new study identifies lower amounts of sleep spindles can cause poor sleep patterns.

Study Offers Clue As to Why Alcohol is Addicting

UCSF Gallo scientists show that drinking releases brain endorphins Drinking alcohol leads...

1 2 3 … 633

The psychologist salaries in the USA are typically between $45,000 and $132,000 per year.

Jobs can include psychologists, counselors, psychology professors, psychiatrists, psychology researchers, research assistants, sports psychologists, scientists and others.

Psychology jobs sometimes require undergraduate psychology degrees such as Bachelors of Arts, or Science in Psychology.

Jobs such as clinical psychologists, psychology professors and others may require graduate psychology degrees like Masters, PhD and MD.

Find jobs, employees, resumes, job openings, lab positions, and more in our Job Board