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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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A Link Between Humor and Body Image

Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have a more positive view of their body image than those who use self-deprecating humor. Those who have negative body image and use self-defeating humor are more likely to have worse eating habits.

Healthy Aging Requires an Understanding of Personality Types

Older adults may be better served as they age when their personality types are taken into consideration.

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New Study Undermines the Theory That Depressed People Are Just More Realistic

"Depressive realism", a theory that has been touted since the late 1970s, states those with depression are more realistic in how they judge the control they have over their lives. A new study says the evidence is not there to sustain this old theory.

Fathers Stress Associated With Children’s Emotional and Behavioral Problems at Age Two

A father's level of stress during the first few months of their child's life impacts the emotional and behavioral development of their child at age two.

91% Of Parents Say Their Family Is Less Stressed When They Eat Together

91% of parents say their family is less stressed when they eat together, and 64% of adults report they wish they could share a meal together with their families more often. Researchers say connecting with others, stress reduction, and taking time to slow down are the biggest benefits of a shared family meal time.

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Scientists Hit Their Creative Peak Early in Their Careers

Overall, scientists and researchers are most innovative and creative early in their careers, a new study reports.

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Positive Childhood Experiences of Blue Spaces Linked to Better Adult Well-Being

Positive exposure to blue spaces, such as spending time playing at coastal locations or at lakes, during childhood is associated with a greater sense of well-being later in life.

Dogs Can Smell People’s Stress

The ability of dogs to "sniff out" certain diseases including COVID-19 infection and cancer has been well documented over recent years. Now, a new study reveals dogs can detect a person's stress level by odor alone.

Human Cocaine and Heroin Addiction Is Found Tied to Impairments in Specific Brain Circuit Initially Implicated in Animals

Greater impairment of the prefrontal cortex-habenula pathway was correlated with earlier age of first drug use.

A Class of Meditative Practices That Produces Different Effects From Mindfulness-Related Meditation

Study identifies a different class of meditative practices that seek to employ and regulate the state of stress an individual experiences, rather than reduce it, to achieve a more heightened state of focus and attention.

Vegetarians More Likely to Be Depressed Than Meat-Eaters

A new study reveals vegetarians are two times more likely to suffer from depression than those who eat meat. While nutrition plays a role in depressive symptoms, researchers say social factors and upset over the treatment of animals contribute to symptoms of depression.

Borderline Personality Disorder-Related Stigma Undermines Patient Care and Efforts to Reduce Suicide

Study reveals those with borderline personality disorder and their carers face stigma and discrimination by mental health service providers following suicide attempts and episodes of self-harm.