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ChatGPT Predicts Human Personality Test Results

ChatGPT can generate validated personality questionnaires from texts like the DSM-5 and accurately predict human population responses before surveys are administered.

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Nonordinary Experiences Lead to Long-Term Personal Growth

A new study demonstrates that over half of people reporting nonordinary experiences experience positive long-term effects, showing that personal appraisal dictates outcome.

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THC Significantly Reduces Trauma Nightmares in PTSD

A study of over 170 PTSD patients finds that evening doses of dronabinol (THC) significantly reduce trauma-related nightmares, with over a third achieving complete remission.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases Psychiatric Risk

IBD increases psychiatric disorder risk starting three years before diagnosis and lasting up to a decade post-diagnosis.

Brain PET Scans Link Late-Onset Psychosis to Tau and Amyloid

A new study using PET imaging reveals that 65% of patients with late-onset psychosis exhibit tau protein buildup in the brain, linking midlife hallucinations and delusions to underlying neurodegeneration.

How Posture Boosts Risk-Taking and Positive Mood

A new study reveals that implicit upright posture boosts strategic risk-taking rewards and feelings of pride.

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Why Gaining Free Time Unexpectedly Makes People Late

Unexpectedly gained free time subjectively expands in our minds, causing people to perform tasks slower and arrive late.

Psychedelics and Ketamine Rewire Brain Immune Signals in Depression

Ketamine and psychedelics share a neuroimmune signaling pathway involving IL-15 and IL-7, offering blood-based biomarkers to predict antidepressant response.

AI Models Analyze Children’s Speech to Predict Future Mental Health

NLP models analyzing the speech style of children aged 9 to 13 predict future mental health disorders six years later better than human expert panels.

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Psilocybin Therapy Drives 75% PTSD Remission

A new study demonstrates that psilocybin-assisted therapy is safe and achieves a 75% remission rate in veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD.

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Controlled Breathing Reduces Cravings in Addiction

Controlled breathing interventions significantly reduce substance cravings across alcohol, nicotine, opioids, and stimulants, offering a scalable adjunct to standard addiction therapies.