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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.

Flawed Research Methods Exaggerate Prevalence of Depression

Researchers report the common practice of using patients self report screenings, rather than diagnostic interviews, may be misrepresentational of the actual prevalence of depression.

Does Defense Actually Win Championships?

Researchers analyse whether a good defensive team has the ability to put on the pressure and win sports championships.

Immune System Activation in Newborns May Affect Developing Brain

Immune system activation that occurs as result of infection shortly after birth can cause persistent sleep pattern changes and neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study reveals.

The Neurological Disorders in Alice in Wonderland

A new paper reviews some of the possible psychological and neurological disorders experienced by characters in Alice in Wonderland.

Brain Circuits Controlling Social Behavior Identified

A new study in Biological Psychiatry implicates the habenula in controlling social behavior. Increasing activity in the habenula leads to social problems, researchers report.

Epileptic Seizures and Depression May Share Common Genetic Cause

A new study supports the hypothesis that people with focal epilepsy are more susceptible to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

Acetaminophen Used During Pregnancy Associated with Elevated Rate of Language Delay in Girls

Researchers have discovered an elevated rate of language delay in 30 month old girls born to mothers who took the pain killer acetaminophen during pregnancy. The delay, however, was not witnessed in boys.

Family Study Emphasizes Distinct Origins of Bipolar Disorder Subtypes

A new study reports different subtypes of bipolar disorder tend to cluster within families, suggesting that even though there are genetic similarities that indicate overlap between subtypes, each has a different origin.

Our Brains Can Trick Us Into Thinking We Are Thinner Than We Are

University of Western Australia discover why some people believe they may be thinner than they actually are. Researchers report body perception could be a distortion created by our past observations of ourselves and other people.