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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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Despite Flexibility, Gig Work and Insecure Income Prove Harmful to US Workers

Income insecurity associated with "gig work" and other forms of non-traditional employment has a negative effect on the overall health and wellbeing of workers.

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World Trade Center Responders With Cognitive Impairments Show Signs of New Form of Dementia

First responders at the World Trade Center who experience cognitive impairment and PTSD have a different presentation of white matter in the brain compared to first responders with cognitive impairment without PTSD. Researchers say the findings point to a new and specific form of dementia for those responders with PTSD.

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Distorted Time Perception During the Pandemic

Many people report their perception of time felt distorted during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, including problems in tracking the day of the week or feeling as though time was passing slower. Researchers say this temporal disintegration was, in part, associated with pandemic related stressors.

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Hepatitis C Drugs May Reduce PTSD Symptoms

Researchers report several new direct acting antiviral, drugs commonly used to treat Hepatitis C, improve symptoms of PTSD.

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Sexual Enjoyment Following Childbirth Is Not Altered by Different Delivery Methods

In the years following birth, researchers found sexual enjoyment appears to be unaffected by the method of delivery at birth.

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Stop Dissing Pessimism, It’s Part of Being Human

Pessimism is a fundamental part of the human experience. Researchers say refusing to subscribe entirely to the social drive for the pursuit of happiness and embracing your pessimistic side may be the most reasonable attitude.

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Deep Brain Stimulation to Brain Area Linked to Reward and Motivation Is Potential Therapy for Depression

Deep brain stimulation applied to a small brain area associated with reward and motivation resulted in metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-implantation and alleviated some symptoms of depression for those with treatment-resistant depression.

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New Model for Predicting Belief Change

A new predictive model is able to determine who will change their minds about contentious scientific information when presented with evidence-based research.

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‘Concerning’ Findings Emphasize Importance of Depression Screening

Researchers are calling for postnatal depression risk screening for women with persistent depression while they are still pregnant.

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Does Entitlement Make You More Likely to Cheat?

A new study contradicts previous findings that stated a sense of entitlement induced cheating behaviors.

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Routine Depression Screening May Capture Underdiagnosed Patient Populations

Routine screenings for depression given by primary care providers could help better diagnose those who are traditionally undertreated, a new study reports.

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Random Acts of Kindness Make a Bigger Splash Than Expected

People often underestimate the positive emotions and outcomes people who are the recipients of random acts of kindness feel.

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