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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.

Rising Temperatures Could Increase Suicide Rates

Comparing historical temperature and suicide data, a new study reveals a strong link between increased temperature and suicide risk. Researchers speculate climate change could lead to an increase in suicide rates across the US and Mexico.

Beef Jerky and Other Processed Meats Associated with Manic Episodes

A new study reports eating processed meats could contribute to mania associated with bipolar disorder. Researchers found people who had been hospitalized for mania were 3.5 times more likely to have eaten cured meats prior to admittance.

Greening Vacant Lots Reduce Feelings of Depression in City Dwellers

A new study reports tidying up and greening vacant lots in urban areas, can have a positive influence on the mental health of local residents. Researchers say people who lived within quarter of a mile of greened lots had a 41% decrease in depressive feelings compared to those who lived near overgrown lots.

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

Researchers say teens who start drinking prior to age 15 and who also binge drink are more likely to have memory problems as adults. Additionally, early binge drinking may indicate later risk for developing alcoholism.

Prone to Feeling Guilty? You’re Probably More Trustworthy

According to researchers, a person's tendency to anticipate feeling guilty is the strongest predictor of their trustworthiness.

Lying in a Foreign Language is Easier

According to researchers, people find it easier to lie in a foreign language than their native tongue.

Perfectionism in Young Children May Indicate OCD Risk

A new study reports children who exhibit excessive self control and have tendencies toward perfectionism are twice as likely to develop OCD by their teenage years. Researchers report perfectionist children often have smaller dorsal anterior cingulate cortex volume, an area of the brain linked to OCD.

Neuroinflammation Play a Critical Role in Stress Induced Depression

Researchers report repeated social defeat stress activates microglia in the medial prefrontal cortex, triggering inflammation related cytokines. This leads to impaired neural responses in the mPFC, resulting in depressive behavior.

ADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College Students

Researchers report, contrary to popular belief, Adderall and other ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students. Instead, they may impair cognitive function.

The Psychology of Roller Coasters

Researchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Researchers report science fiction fans are positive about the potential to upload consciousness, neurotech and digitizing the brain.

Voters Don’t Always Walk the Talk When it Comes to Infidelity

A new study reveals those with libertarian views are more likely to use adultery dating websites than those of other political persuasions. Researchers report those who claim more sexually conservative values are, paradoxically, more sexually deviant when it comes to fidelity than their more sexually liberated peers.