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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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Teens Struggle to Break Up with Their AI Chatbots

A new study finds that teens are developing behavioral addictions to AI chatbots like Character.AI. Researchers call for new design frameworks to prevent unhealthy attachments and protect young users.

Brain’s Emotion Center Redefines Hazardous Drinking

A reactive amygdala predicts heavy drinking in young men via depressive symptoms, but actually protects young women by fostering "threat avoidance."

Boredom Paradox: Dull Small Talk is Actually Better Than You Think

We consistently underestimate how much we’ll enjoy "boring" conversations. Researchers found that engagement, not the topic, is what actually drives social satisfaction.

Estrogen Levels at the Moment of Trauma Predict PTSD

High estrogen levels at the moment of trauma increase the brain's "plasticity," making it more vulnerable to PTSD. This biological state helps explain why women face higher PTSD risks.

Experts Finally Agree on What “Wellbeing” Actually Means

A landmark study establishes the first international consensus on mental wellbeing. Researchers identified six essential factors—including autonomy and connection—that define what it means to be truly "well."

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How Trauma Changes a Child’s Sense of Touch and Sound

A new study finds that nearly half of children surviving the October 7 attacks suffer from atypical sensory processing, turning ordinary sounds and touches into sources of intense fear.

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Double Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress Rhythm

Double shifts cause a two-fold increase in cortisol levels at midnight. Researchers warn that extended nursing schedules disrupt the body's natural stress rhythm and increase physiological strain.

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Glass Half Full: Optimism Lowers Your Dementia Risk

A 14-year study of 9,000 adults finds that high optimism reduces dementia risk by 15%. The benefit remains consistent across racial and ethnic groups.

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How Science Solved the Mystery of the Psychedelic High

A massive international study identifies a universal pattern of brain activity across psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and more. Researchers found that all major psychedelics dissolve brain network boundaries, triggering global "cross-talk."

Public Fear Can Alter Fetal Development

A study of 1.1 million births reveals that radiation-related anxiety after Fukushima, independent of physical exposure, caused a massive spike in preterm births and low birth weight across Japan.

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Stoic Arguments Change More Minds Than Emotional Pleas

Research finds that emotional social media posts are viewed as manipulative and insincere, even by those who agree with the message. While "venting" feels good, it fails to change minds.

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Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain

A new study shows that integrated cognitive-motor exercise outperforms standard aerobic activity in improving memory and self-control for children with ADHD. Researchers suggest "high-cognitive-load" movement is key to brain training.