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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.

Depression Scored Linked to White Blood Cell Count

An increased white blood cell count has been linked to increased depression polygenic scores. The findings highlight the importance of the immune system in the development and severity of depression.

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Take the Stress Out of Christmas by Being Kind to Yourself

Does the thought of the impending holidays leave you feeling stressed out? Researchers provide hints and tips for reducing anxiety and stress over the holiday period.

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Using AI to Successfully Detect Signs of Anxiety

A new AI algorithm can detect behavioral symptoms associated with anxiety with over 90% accuracy.

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Why Some People Find It Harder to Be Happy

50% of a person's happiness is determined by their genetic makeup, researchers discovered. A new study considers the roles both nature and nurture play in a person's happiness.

Looking to Mitochondria for Clues About Depression

People with untreated depression have lower levels of mitochondrial proteins. For those who responded to the SSRI antidepressants, the proteins returned to a normal level, but showed no increase in those who did not respond to medication.

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Decluttering May Not Help People With Dementia

Findings suggest people with moderate Alzheimer's disease perform better at daily tasks when surrounded by their usual clutter.

Those That Game Together, Stay Together

People from cultures that frequently engage in conflicts with other cultures tend to play more cooperative games than competitive ones. However, in cultures where there are frequent conflicts within their own communities, there is a greater tendency to play more competitive games.

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Psilocybin Reduces Relapses for Those With Alcohol Use Disorder

Psilocybin can restore mGluR2 levels in the prefrontal cortex, and this leads to a reduced risk of relapse for those with alcohol use disorder.

Psychedelic Microdosing Improves Mental Health

Microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving feelings of wellbeing.

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These Personality Traits May Make You More Prone to Problematic Binge-Watching

A new study links a propensity to binge-watch TV shows with personality traits. Researchers found those who lack impulse control and emotional clarity are most likely to binge-watch a television series.

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Novel Brain Stimulation Approach Treats Severe Depression

Combining deep-brain stimulation with intracranial EEG, researchers achieved an individualized understanding of specific brain networks that contributed to an individual's depression symptoms and identified stimulation patterns best suited to each patient for symptom relief.

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Scent of Newborn Infants Blocks Aggression in Men but Stimulates Aggression in Women

Hexadecanal, a molecule excreted by humans, found in abundance on the scalps of babies, sparks behavioral changes in adults who are exposed to it. In women, the molecule decreases connectivity in parts of the brain associated with social decision making, but increases connectivity in males.