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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.

Black People in the Us Twice as Likely to Face Coercion, Unconsented Procedures During Birth

Black women in the US are twice as likely to be coerced into procedures during perinatal and birth, and to undergo them without explicit consent compared to white women.

Impostor Syndrome: When Self-Doubt Gets the Upper Hand

Impostor syndrome, or a fear that a person's abilities will be exposed as a "deception", can appear regardless of age, gender, or level of intelligence.

Researchers Uncover Brain Waves Related to Social Behavior

Study reveals brain wave activity in the medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala associated with social behavior in mice.

‘Travel Therapy’: Could a Vacation Help Mental Health and Well-Being?

Vacations may not just be an opportunity for recreation, they may also provide mental and overall health benefits.

Understanding and Reframing the Fear of Rejection

At some point, we all face social rejection. Researchers say that while rejection affects us all differently, it's how respond to the setback that determines how rejection affects us.

The Pons-Corticolimbic Network Plays a Significant Role in Processing Sad Information

The amygdala-pons connectivity in the pons-corticolimbic network is significantly stronger in patients with major depressive disorder.

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A Link Between Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Harm and Suicidality in Both Men and Women

Women and men who have suffered abuse at the hands of an intimate partner are twice as likely to self-harm, twice as likely to have suicidal ideations, and three times as likely to attempt suicide as those who have not experienced abusive relationships.

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Social Integration and Social Support Predict Health and Well-Being of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Social support and social integration help improve overall health and well-being for those with multiple sclerosis.

People Hurt Other People to Signal Their Own Goodness

People who intentionally hurt others because they believe they are morally right or justified, do not respond rationally to material benefits, a new study reports. Researchers say those who punish others to signal their own "moral goodness" may be more likely to question their claims of moral righteousness when judged negatively by their peers.

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