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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.

Positive Childhood Experiences and Special Health Care Needs

Researchers identify that 20% of U.S. children with special health needs are missing out on the protective "Positive Childhood Experiences" vital for adult health.

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Psychedelics Match, But Don’t Beat, Traditional Antidepressants

New research reveals that the perceived advantage of psychedelics over antidepressants disappears when the "knowledge of treatment" factor is equalized.

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Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

New research reveals that an impaired brain-drainage system in childhood may be the hidden trigger for the onset of schizophrenia in early adulthood.

The Awake “Sleep” Loop: Why Attention Lapses Occur in ADHD

New research identifies "local sleep" as the hidden brain mechanism causing attention lapses and slower reaction times in adults with ADHD.

Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

Scientists identify seven specific types of hyperarousal, creating a new roadmap for treating the underlying tension of mental disorders.

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How Others’ Opinions Sculpt Your Physical Pain

A new study reveals how social "suggestions" act as a volume knob for pain, creating feedback loops that make negative experiences persist.

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Cortisol Blurs the Brain’s Internal Navigation Map

New research proves that stress hormones "blur" the brain's internal coordinate system, revealing how cortisol destabilizes the regions first affected by Alzheimer's

Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression

New research identifies the specific life factors that turn ADHD into anxiety and depression for millions of teenagers.

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AI Autocomplete Covertly Shifts Human Opinions

Researchers find that biased AI autocomplete tools covertly shift user opinions on societal issues, and warnings about the bias do not stop the effect.