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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.

The Cellular Roots of Mental Illness

Researchers developed PhysMAP, an AI tool that identifies specific neuron types in electrical brain recordings to help treat psychiatric "circuitopathies."

Tourette’s and OCD Share a Common Neural Pathway

Scientists have discovered a brain "bridge" between the motor and insular cortex that controls the intensity of Tourette's tics and emotional symptoms.

SSRIs May Trigger Tinnitus

A new study identifies a specific serotonin circuit that triggers the auditory system, explaining why SSRIs can worsen tinnitus and offering a new target for treatment.

Daily “Mental Sharpness” Dictates Productivity

A 12-week study from the University of Toronto finds that daily fluctuations in mental sharpness account for an 80-minute difference in productivity between your best and worst days.

Cortisol Kill-Switch: Exercise Rewires Stress Biology

A first-of-its-kind one-year clinical trial proves that 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise significantly lowers long-term cortisol levels and slows brain aging.

Music Corrects the Brain’s “Glitched” Predictions

Group songwriting helps individuals with psychosis retrain their brain's "prediction" systems, leading to reduced paranoia and improved social connection.

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Decoding the Shame Associated with Ozempic Weight Loss

Women using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss face higher levels of stigma than those using diet and exercise, with many critics viewing the medication as a "shortcut."

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Noise is the Signal: Why Weak Brain Connections Predict Behavior

Researchers have discovered that the 90% of brain signals usually ignored as "noise" can predict behavior just as accurately as the strongest signals, revealing a much more complex "hidden iceberg" of neurobiology.

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Stressed Out? Diverse Gut Bacteria Might Be to Blame

High gut microbial diversity is associated with stronger, more flexible stress responses in humans, highlighting the role of bacterial metabolites like butyrate and propionate.

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Why Men and Women Process Mental Risk Differently

A high-resolution study of 30 adult brains reveals over 3,000 genes with sex-biased expression. These findings link molecular sex differences to the prevalence of disorders like ADHD and Alzheimer's.

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Is Social Media Addiction a Clinical Reality?

Following a $6M lawsuit against Meta and Google, researchers argue that while social media impacts brain rewards, it lacks the formal APA criteria to be classified as a clinical addiction.

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Forensic Linguists Map the Language of Corruption

Forensic linguists have decoded the Enron "trust playbook." Using the world's largest collection of criminal recordings, researchers identified five specific tactics used to manipulate collaborators into committing fraud.