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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.

Schizophrenia May Be Similar to Immune Disorders

Schizophrenia may, in part, be caused by immune system dysfunction, a new study reports. Treatment with Methotrexate, a drug commonly prescribed for autoimmune disorders like R.A, produced positive effects against some prominent schizophrenia symptoms.

Why Celebrating Christmas Is Good for Your Mental Health

Researchers explain why maintaining holiday rituals are important for mental health, especially in the time of COVID.

Rewiring Stroke Survivors Brains Could Alleviate Depression

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation significantly decreases post-stroke depression by increasing brain activity.

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Increased Social Media Use Linked to Developing Depression

Young adults who spend 300 or more minutes on social media a day are 2.8 times more likely to develop depression within six months than those who use social media for 120 minutes or less.

Psychiatric Disorders Explain Increased Risk for Self-Harm In ASD

Young adults on the autism spectrum with co-morbid psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and affective disorders, have a higher risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviors.

Young People With Autism Show Cognitive Gains From Childhood to Early Adult Life

Children with autism show a significant increase in IQ scores between the ages of 12 and 23. Those with the greatest increases in IQ scores had early regressions in language and communication skills by the age of 12.

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Like Adults, Children by Age 3 Prefer Seeing Fractal Patterns

Children as young as three have an adult-like preference for visual fractal patterns commonly seen in nature. The findings suggest the preference for common natural fractal patterns develops early in life.

Gut Microbiota Plays a Role in Brain Function and Mood Regulation

An imbalance in gut bacteria can cause the reduction of some metabolites, resulting in depression-like symptoms. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence for the role the microbiome plays in brain function and mental health.

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Robots Could Replace Real Therapy Dogs

Biomimetic robot dogs may be just as effective as therapy dogs for some people.

The Psychology of Causality

A new mathematical model of causal judgment reproduces people's intuition better than previous models.

How You Measure Happiness Depends on Where You Live

The meaning of "happiness" varies greatly, depending on where in the world a person lives.

New Compound Related to Psychedelic Ibogaine Could Treat Addiction and Depression

Researchers have developed a non-hallucinogenic version of the drug ibogaine which has the potential to treat depression, addiction, anxiety, and a range of other mental health disorders.