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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.

Humans May Have Evolved to Show Signs of Stress to Evoke Support From Others

Physical stress responses such as nail-biting or fidgeting may have evolved to show we are in a weakened state, prompting others to act more positively toward us.

Stress Can Make You More Selfish

Higher levels of stress can diminish altruistic behaviors, researchers report.

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Ruminating on Our Ruminations Causes More Depression

Negative metacognitions and rumination can exacerbate symptoms of depression, researchers say.

Novel Preclinical Drug Could Have Potential to Combat Depression, Brain Injury, and Cognitive Disorders

A preclinical drug that inhibits the kinase enzyme Cdk5 may have the potential to treat depression, brain injuries, and disorders associated with cognitive impairment.

No Evidence of Structural Brain Change With Short-Term Mindfulness Training

Study finds no evidence of structural brain changes associated with short-term mindfulness training.

Children Who Play Adventurously Have Better Mental Health

Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children.

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How the Brain Changes During Depression Treatment

A new study reveals the mechanisms behind repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation's effect on the brain in the treatment of depression.

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Deaths From Alcohol Use Disorder Surged During Pandemic

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.

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Medication Treatment of Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders Reduces the Later Onset of Substance Use Problems

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.

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The Fading of Negative Experiences: Active Suppression Weakens Unwanted Memories

Actively forgetting a negative experience may help to prevent bad memories from constantly intruding on a person's awareness and halt rumination.

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Childhood Circumstances and Personality Traits Are Associated With Loneliness in Older Age

A combination of personality traits and childhood circumstances account for why some older people experience loneliness more than others. Lonely adults over 50 were 1.24 times more likely to have rarely, or never, had comfortable friendships during childhood, and 1.34 times more likely to have had poor relationships with their mothers as children.

Women Who Hugged Their Partner Subsequently Had Lower Stress-Induced Cortisol Response

Women who hug their partners before a stressful event have a lower biological stress response and reduced cortisol levels compared to women who do not embrace their partners.

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