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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.

Novel Biomarker for Anxiety Disorder Identified

Researchers have identified a brain rhythm associated with emotional conflict that appears to be a biomarker for anxiety disorder.

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Clever Children Tell Better Jokes

The link between humor and intelligence appears to be much stronger in children than in adults, a new study reports.

What Makes Adult Children Cut Ties With Parents

Mothers who report estrangement from their adult children report they often believe their ex-husbands, and the current partner of the child is responsible for the break in their relationships. Additionally, some cite mental health problems experienced by their child as a factor for estrangement.

Sense of Purpose Associated With Better Memory

While sense of purpose and cognitive function improved memory recall, sense of purpose alone boosted vividness and coherence in memory.

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Study Uncovers Link Between Allergies and Mental Health Conditions

People living with common allergies such as asthma, hay fever, and atopic dermatitis are at greater risk of developing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and neuroticism. Researchers report the link was likely not causal.

Video Game With Biofeedback Helps Kids and Teens Regulate Stress and Anger

RAGE-Control, a video game system that utilizes biofeedback to regulate heart rate, reduces stress, oppositional behavior, and aggression by training children to stay calm during stressful and frustrating situations.

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Differences in Brain Structure Between Siblings Make Some More Susceptible to Developing Severe Antisocial Behavior

Study found structural differences in the prefrontal cortex and brain areas associated with empathy and cognitive control, between siblings where one displayed antisocial behaviors and the other did not.

Psilocybin Affects Perception of Music

Psilocybin, a natural psychoactive compound currently being considered for the treatment of depression, alters people's emotional states while listening to music. While listening to music, those who used psilocybin reported enhanced emotional processing. Researchers say combining music with psychedelic therapy may have positive benefits for those suffering from depression.