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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.

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More Risk of Insomnia for People with Lower Amounts of Sleep Spindles

A new study identifies lower amounts of sleep spindles can cause poor sleep patterns.

Rat Study Finds Lead has Detrimental Effect on Cells in Brain Areas Implicated in Schizophrenia

Detrimental effects on areas of the brain associated with schizophrenia and stronger reaction to cocaine seen in rats exposed to lead, according to a new study.

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Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Could Solve Antipsychotic Mystery

Researchers provide possible new insights into psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

The Rise and Fall of Cognitive Skills

Different components of fluid intelligence peak at different ages, a new study reports.

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People with Anorexia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Have Similar Brain Abnormalities

A new study reports people with BDD and anorexia have similar brain abnormalities which affect their ability to process visual information.

Multitasking Hunger Neurons Also Control Compulsive Behaviors

Researchers report when food is absent, Agrp neurons initiate repetitive behaviors.

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Brain Structure Varies Depending on How Trusting People Are of Others

A new neuroimaging study shows differences in brain structure according to how trusting people are of others.

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Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia

Using a unique mouse model, researchers show cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia may be reversible.

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Oxytocin May Enhance Social Function in Psychiatric Disorders

Inducing the release of oxytocin could be a viable option for enhancing social function in some psychiatric disorders.

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ADHD Plus Childhood Trauma Heightens Risk for Self Harm and Suicide

Researchers report young women with ADHD who have also faced childhood trauma are at increased risk of self harm and suicide.

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People Sniff Their Hands Twice as Much after a Handshake

A new study reports on why we sniff our hands after a handshake.

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Creative Genius Driven by Distraction

Real world creativity could be associated with a reduced ability to filter irrelevant sensory information, a new study reports.

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