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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.

New Evidence Links Air Pollution to Autism and Schizophrenia

Researchers describe how early life exposure to air pollution produces significant brain changes, including enlargement of the part of the brain seen in humans with autism and schizophrenia.

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Brain Circuit Problem Likely Sets Stage for The Voices That Are Symptom of Schizophrenia

Researchers report a disruption in a brain circuit could contribute to the auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia.

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Regulating Brain Activity to Improve Attention

Researchers discover balanced activity in the prefrontal cortex is essential for attention.

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Creatures of Habit

A new study reports people affected by substance abuse, eating disorders and OCD share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure.

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Uncovering Clues to the Genetic Cause of Schizophrenia

Researchers suggest the overall number and nature of genetics mutations, rather than any single mutation, influences an individual's risk of developing schizophrenia.

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Drug Used to Treat MS May Have Beneficial Effects on Memory

Fingolimod, a drug widely used to treat multiple sclerosis, has been found to eliminate some adverse or traumatic memories, a new study reports.

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Dealing with Stress: To Cope or to Quit?

Researchers identify neurons in mice which determine resilience to depression.

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Sex-Specific Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow Begin at Puberty

Different levels of cerebral blood flow between males and females during puberty could give hints to developing differences in behavior between the two sexes and sex-specific pre-disposition to certain psychiatric disorders, a new study suggests.

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Outgrowing Emotional Egocentricity

In order to overcome their egocentric take on the world, the supramarginal gyrus region of the brain must be developed in children, a new study reports.