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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.

Oral Ozempic Cuts Heavy Drinking and Cravings

Oral semaglutide reduces heavy drinking days, daily cravings, and alcohol-related problems in adults with Alcohol Use Disorder.

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Consistent Daily Routines Reduce Physical Pain and Depression

Consistent daily routines for waking, eating, and sleeping reduces physical pain and depressive symptoms in older adults, buffering against the negative health impacts of insomnia by synchronizing circadian rhythms.

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CBD and THC Reduce Dementia Agitation

A twice-daily oral CBD/THC formulation rapidly and significantly reduces end-of-life agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, achieving sustained symptom relief through 12 weeks.

US Suicide Rates Undercounted Due to Overdose Misclassification

A new study argues that US suicide statistics significantly undercount deaths by misclassifying up to 30 percent of drug overdoses as accidents.

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High Performers Exhibit the Greatest Overconfidence

When accounting for test volatility and regression to the mean, overconfidence is universal, with high performers exhibiting the greatest overconfidence.

Recall-By-Genotype for Precision Psychiatry

A new study demonstrates the feasibility of recall-by-genotype research using the diverse BioMe biobank.

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Detailed Robot Feedback Can Overload Human Learners

A new study reveals that detailed personalized feedback from humanoid robots causes immediate cognitive overload after errors, slowing immediate recovery despite improving long-term task performance.

AI Make-Believe Allows Deep Emotional Bonds Without Moral Guilt

By analyzing human-AI interaction through the lens of creative pretense and media theory, the study explains why people readily form emotional bonds and confide in AI companions without attributing moral status to them, allowing users to feel affection while freely resetting memories or switching off systems.