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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.

Brain Area Responsible for ‘Hearing Voices’ in Schizophrenia Discovered

Researchers have identified a specific area of the brain responsible for auditory verbal hallucinations in people with schizophrenia. The researchers were able to control the hallucinations with the help of transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Scientists Find the Secret to Thriving

In order to thrive, researchers say, an individual sense of development and feeling as though you are succeeding in mastering something are key.

Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Problems

A new study considers the effect on an unborn child if its mother frequently uses a cell phone. Researchers did not find a neurodevelopmental risk for children of mothers who used cell phones, instead they noted some beneficial effects for language development and motor skills.

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Researchers Pinpoint 27 States of Emotion

A new PNAS study challenges the common assumption that human emotions are limited to six universal emotions. Using statistical modeling, researchers have identified 27 distinct categories of human emotion.

Study Associates Schizophrenia with Defective Processing of Messenger RNA in Cells

Brain dysfunction noted in schizophrenia patients may be a result of impaired expression of a protein complex associated with protein synthesis, researchers report.

Neurons Responsible for Orchestrating Habitual Behavior Identified

Fast spiking interneurons in the striatum appear to be responsible for habitual behavior, a new study in eLife reports.

CBD May Protect Against Psychiatric Risk from High-THC Cannabis Strains

Researchers report CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help protect against the psychiatric risks associated with THC.

Swings in Dad’s Testosterone Affect Family, For Better or Worse, After Birth

A new study supports previous findings that show men have biological responses to becoming a parent. The study revealed men whose testosterone levels dropped during 9 months following birth were at higher risk of developing post partum depression. By contrast, those who experienced high testosterone were at higher risk of experiencing stress and tended to be more aggressive toward their partner.