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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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Key Morphine Regulator That May Reduce Risk of Pain Killer Addiction Identified

According to a new study, researchers have found that a specific molecule controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells.

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Less Anxiety and More Optimistic Outlook for People With Larger Orbitofrontal Cortex

According to a new study, optimistic people tend to be less anxious and have a larger orbitofrontal cortex.

CPAP Reduces Depression in Adults with Sleep Apnea

According to a new study, depressive symptoms are common in people with obstructive sleep apnea, and the symptoms can improve when the sleep apnea is treated with CPAP therapy.

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Unemployment Takes its Toll on Young People’s Mental Health

A new study reports greater vulnerability to mental health problems and higher rates of substance abuse in unemployed young adults.

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Sharpening Memory Over Time: Children Remember Tomorrow What They Forget Today

A new study reports young children can better remember a piece of information days after they have learned it than they can on initial exposure.

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Abnormal Behavior of Two Genes Possible Cause of Schizophrenia

Findings could provide a new target for schizophrenia treatments.

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Healthy Eating May Prevent Depression

According to a new study, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help reduce the risk of developing depression.

Becoming Freud: Embodiment Modifies Thought Processes

Embodying Freud through immersive virtual reality allowed people to give themselves better psychological advice, a new study reports.

Choral Singing Could Improve Quality of Life for Stroke Survivors

According to a new study, singing in a choir can improve feelings of social isolation and low mood in stoke survivors.

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Researchers Discover Link Between Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.