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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.

Exactly How Many Senses Do We Really Have?

Do people really have a "sixth sense"? Researchers evaluate how intuition and visions, often induced, are part of our conscious experience.

Connection Between Multiple Sclerosis Lesions and Depression Discovered

Researchers found significant functional connectivity between multiple sclerosis lesion location and the patient's a priori depression circuit. Findings provide a novel localization of multiple sclerosis-related depression.

Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones?

Researchers identified a mechanism within the brain that tags information with emotional association for enhanced memory. High-frequency brain waves in the amygdala and hippocampus are critical for enhancing emotional memories.

Body Dissatisfaction Can Lead To Eating Disorders at Any Age

Body dissatisfaction is the leading cause of eating disorders, especially in perimenopausal women, a new study reports.

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Technologically Assisted Communication May Impair Brain Development

Face-to-face interactions elicited nine significant cross-brain links between frontal and temporal areas of the brain, whereas remote communications elicited only one.

Frequent Visits to Green Space Linked to Lower Use of Certain Prescription Meds

People who frequently visit green spaces are less likely to use prescription medications for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and asthma, a new study reports.

Deep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes for Better Health

Regularly practicing meditation helps regulate the gut microbiome and has the potential to lower anxiety, depression, and heart disease, a new study reports.

Broken Promises: Children as Young as 3 Can Detect Bad Excuses

When it comes to broken promises, children between the ages of 3 to 5 can detect whether the excuse is good or bad.

Evidence Showing the ‘Loosening of Associations’ Found in Schizophrenia

The semantic networks in people with schizophrenia differ significantly from those in people without the mental health disorder.

Study Questions Whether Toddlers Choose to Help Dogs Impulsively

Toddlers are twice as likely to help a dog reach a toy, even when the animal showed no interest in the object. The findings suggest toddlers' prosocial and goal-reading abilities extend beyond other humans and to animals.

The Link Between Mental Health and ADHD Is Strong, so Why Aren’t We Paying Attention?

An ADHD diagnosis is more predictive of poor mental health outcomes than other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.

Having Strong Social Connections Can Improve Your Health

Strong bonds with family can help improve health-related behaviors, while strong connections with friends and other social groups were associated with better overall mental health and well-being.

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