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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.

Doesn’t an Excessive Intake of Simple Sugar Affect Higher Brain Function?

A new study in mice found excessive sugar intake during puberty could be an environmental risk factor for the development of psychiatric disorders in those with genetic predispositions.

Can an Accent Influence Moral Decision-Making?

When presented with a moral decision in their native language by people with a foreign accent, people tend to make more rational decisions.

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Have You Fallen for the Myth of ‘I Can’t Draw’? Do It Anyway – And Reap the Rewards

Researchers say whether you are a competent artist or not, drawing and doodling can have a positive effect on your mental health and help boost creativity.

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Children Will Confront Their Peers, but How They Do So Varies Across Cultures

Regardless of where children come from, they will challenge their peers who break the rules. However, how they challenge rule-breakers varies between cultures.

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Feeling Stressed? It’s ‘a Bit Weird’, but Tapping Helps – And It’s Easy to Learn

Researchers explain how stimulating acupressure points on the face and body can help relieve stress.

Ketamine Therapy Swiftly Reduces Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Ketamine reduces symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts within four hours of a single treatment, and the effects last for up to two weeks. Additional treatments may prolong the effects, researchers say.

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Stigma Surrounding Depression Drops for First Time in Us, but Increases for Other Mental Illnesses

While the stigma against depression has decreased for the first time, the stigma levels for other mental health disorders have either remained stagnant or increased.

Brain Mechanisms Involved in Learning Also Drive Social Conformity

A brain network implicated in learning by trial and error also becomes engaged when people adapt to social norms, a new study reports. Findings suggest people learn from social information similarly to learning by trial and error.

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Botox Injections May Reduce Anxiety

Patients who received botox injections at four different sites, not just the forehead, reported anxiety significantly less than those undergoing different treatments for the same conditions.

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Help Prevent Depression

Study reveals there are no net benefits of omega-3 supplementation for preventing depression or boosting mood.

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1 in 5 Parents Say Their Holiday Stress Level Negatively Affects Their Child’s Enjoyment of the Season

A new study reveals how parental stress impacts the holiday season for children. One in five parents say their children have unrealistic expectations for the season, while one in four parents admit to setting overly idealistic expectations for themselves to ensure a perfect holiday. Mothers become more stressed by holiday preparations than fathers.

Gum Disease Increases Risk of Other Illness Such as Mental Health and Heart Conditions

People with periodontal disease have a 37% increased risk of developing anxiety, serious mental illness, and depression, and an 18% increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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