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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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Why Do We Remember Stressful Experiences Better?

Memories of objects from stressful situations rely on similar neural activity to memories of the stressful events themselves.

Genetic Risk for Clinical Depression Linked to Physical Symptoms

Those with a genetic predisposition to clinical depression are more likely to exhibit physical symptoms including migraines, chronic pain, and fatigue, researchers report.

Brain Activity Patterns After Trauma May Predict Long-Term Mental Health

Study finds a link between post-traumatic brain activity and an increase in anxiety symptoms six months after a traumatic event.

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Brain Activity Fluctuations May Hold the Keys to Psychiatric Treatment Efficacy

Moment-to-moment fluctuations in brain activity over a three-minute period can reliably predict how receptive a person with social anxiety will be to cognitive behavioral therapy.

A Potential End to Postpartum Depression

Neurosteroid replacement therapy may provide relief of symptoms for new mothers suffering from postpartum depression.

Personality Traits Linked to Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study adds additional evidence to the link between personality traits and Alzheimer's risk. Researchers found brain changes associated with Alzheimer's are visible early on in people with certain personality traits. Those who scored high for neuroticism and low in conscientiousness were at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Mental Illness Associated With Poor Sleep Quality

People diagnosed with mental health disorders are more likely to report poor sleep quality, including sleep disturbances and problems falling back to sleep, than the general population.

Protein Lactylation Is Induced in the Brain by Neural Activation and Social Stress

In mice, protein lactylation occurs in neurons and is correlated with lactate levels. Protein lactylation is enhanced by neural excitation and social stress. Researchers found social stress specifically enhances lysine lactylation of histone H1 proteins.

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Mushroom Consumption May Lower Risk of Depression

Regular consumption of mushrooms may reduce a person's risk of developing depression, a new study reports.

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Sleep Loss Does Not Impact Ability to Assess Emotional Information

Sleep loss does not numb a person's response to emotional situations, but it can result in difficulties in regulating emotional response.

Adults Who Stutter Don’t Stutter When They’re Alone

When alone, people who stutter tend not to be more fluent when talking. Researchers say the perception of being heard plays a key role in stuttering.

Hair Samples Show Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term Stress

Many people claim meditation helps to relieve their daily stresses. A new study provides objective evidence which supports the claims. Researchers found cortisol levels from hair samples decreased by 25% following a six-month meditation training program.