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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.

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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.

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Schizophrenia Could Directly Increase Diabetes Risk

A new study reports people with schizophrenia may be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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To Advance Human Rights, Consult Neuroscience

Researchers argue for the case of "dignity neuroscience", which states universal human rights are rooted in brain sciences.

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Sex Before Sport Doesn’t Negatively Impact Performance

A new study debunks abstinence theories and suggests athletes should not feel guilty when engaging in sexual activity up to the day before competition.

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Social Benefits: More Sociable Chimps Harbor Richer Gut Microbiomes

Being sociable may help transmit beneficial microbes, a new study reports.

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Young moms more likely to have kids with ADHD

While there is a clear genetic link between young mothers and ADHD in their children, the association is not necessarily causal.

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The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power

According to researchers, the mere presence of your smartphone reduces cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive function, even though people believe they are giving a task their full attention and focus.

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How Video Games Can Improve Cognitive Function

A new study reports on how different types of video games improve cognitive functions.

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Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Better Prediction of Suicide Risk Within Families

Study ties twenty genes into suicidal behaviors that span generations of families.

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Individuals With High Level of Schizotypal Traits Exhibit Altered Brain Structural and Functional Connectivity

People with schizotypal traits exhibited increased structural connectivity probability within the task control network and default mode network. They also had increased variability and decreased stability of functional connectivity within the DMN and between the auditory and subcortical networks.

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After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.

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Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs and cats

Cortisol levels associated with stress are reduced after interacting with cats and dogs, researchers report.

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Depression Decreases Chances of Pregnancy in Women

According to researchers, women who are severely depressed have decreased chances of becoming pregnant.

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Schizophrenia and Schizotypal News

Research news involving schizotypal personality, anxiety, paranoia, unconventional thoughts and beliefs is covered.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·March 13, 2023·3 min read

Novel Genes That May Increase Risk for Schizophrenia Identified

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 6, 2023·4 min read

Pregnant Women With Schizophrenia Have Threefold Risk of Interpersonal Violence

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 17, 2023·3 min read

Vasodilator Drug Used in Stroke Patients Found to Reverse Key Symptoms of Schizophrenia

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·February 7, 2023·4 min read

Potential Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia Identified

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 24, 2023·3 min read

Abnormal 12-Hour Cyclic Gene Activity Found in Schizophrenic Brains

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 12, 2023·4 min read

Common Brain Network for Psychiatric Illness Discovered

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 9, 2023·4 min read

Brain Aging in People With Schizophrenia

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 30, 2022·4 min read

Ketamine Found to Increase Brain Noise

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·December 22, 2022·3 min read

Stem Cells May Help Identify New Schizophrenia Drugs

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder News (PTSD)

PTSD research articles are listed here as well as news about stress, pain, fear, painful memories, trauma and mental health information.

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Why PTSD Patients Relive Highly Charged Fear Memories in Sleep

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Shining a Light on the Biological Origins of PTSD

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Coercive Control Takes Significant Toll on Children

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Horror and Anguish Are Playing Out on Repeat Following the Latest Mass Shooting, and the Mental Health Scars Extend Far Beyond Those Directly Affected

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Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones?

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The Dynamics of Memory-Encoding Synapses in the Brains of Live Mice

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Can Neuroimaging Reveal the Roots of Psychiatric Disorders? Not Just Yet

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The Rebirth of Psychedelic Medicine

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Blood Pressure Drug Holds Promise for Treating PTSD

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How the Brain Stores Remote Fear Memory

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Head Trauma and PTSD May Increase Genetic Variant’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Risk

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How Trauma Changes the Brain