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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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AI Used to Predict Early Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Relatives of Patients

Combining brain scans with AI technology, researchers were able to accurately predict the likelihood of a person developing schizophrenia in those with a family history of the psychiatric disorder.

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LSD May Offer Viable Treatment for Certain Mental Disorders

LSD increases social behaviors by activating 5-HTPA serotonin receptors and AMPA receptors in the prefrontal cortex, and the mTORC1 protein. Activating all three factors promoted social interactions. The findings suggest supervised LSD microdosing may help alleviate some of the social problems associated with ASD and other mental health disorders that impact social behaviors.

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Negative Mental Health Effects of Pandemic Lockdowns Spike, Then Fade

As people adjust to life in COVID lockdown, the negative mental health effects dissipate.

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Street Trees Close to the Home May Reduce the Risk of Depression

A new study reveals living on a street lined with trees may be good for mental health. Researchers found people who lived within 100 meters of trees were less likely to be prescribed antidepressants.

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Immune Cells in the Brain Are Behind the Depression Experienced in Inflammation

Microglia appear to play a key role in inflammation-associated depression.

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Up to a Fifth of Adults Have Mental Health Problems in Midlife

People born between 1946 and 1970 were up to 20% more likely to report psychological distress, including symptoms of anxiety and depression during their 40s and 50s, a new study reports.

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Lack of Sleep and Stress Can Lead to Symptoms Resembling Concussion

Lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health conditions, and increased stress appear to be key symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, a new study reports.

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Positive Messaging Plays a Key Role in Increasing COVID-19 Mask Compliance

Positive messages about unity and togetherness are more effective at getting people to mask up and protect against COVID-19 than messages based on fear.

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Childhood Neglect Leaves Generational Imprint

Infant children whose mothers experienced neglect when they were young showed altered brain circuitry in areas associated with anxiety and fear response.

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Digital Hoarders: We’ve Identified Four Types – Which Are You?

From retaining old emails to accumulating digital files, digital hoarding is emerging as a potential problem for people.

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To Get Ahead as an Introvert, Act Like an Extravert. It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Introverts who act like extraverts are viewed by others as having more leadership potential.

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Personalized Brain Stimulation Alleviates Severe Depression Symptoms

A novel individualized neuromodulation system may help alleviate symptoms of depression within minutes for those who are resistant to current treatments.

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