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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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The Rise of AI Chatbot Addiction

Researchers warn that AI chatbots are engineered for addiction, using "guilt-tripping" deletion prompts and instant validation to keep users hooked.

The Myth of the Average Brain

A massive study of 4,000 children reveals that individual brain dynamics often contradict group averages, paving the way for personalized neuroscience.

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Sound of Fear: Infrasound Mimics Supernatural Feelings

A new study reveals how low-frequency infrasound silently shifts human mood and raises stress hormones.

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Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad

Rebuilding the brain's reward system through PAT reduces depression, anxiety, and suicide risk.

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Rethinking Vibration as an Emotional Language

A new study explores how structured vibration patterns can represent personal memories and provide social support for public speakers.

Everyday Skills Protect the Developing Brain from Prenatal Stress

Children born during Superstorm Sandy shows that early behavioral skills act as a "buffer," preserving healthy limbic system activation after prenatal stress.

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Mathematical Rule for How Social Norms Click

People adopt social conventions using the same two-stage cognitive process children use to learn grammar.

Emotional Touch Leaves a Permanent Mark on the Mind

Researchers propose a new model for how the brain encodes and recalls emotionally meaningful touch, highlighting its role in lifelong mental health.

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Early Imaginative Play Predicts Better Mental Health

A longitudinal study of 1,400 children links early pretend play to improved mental health outcomes, suggesting play builds brain resilience.

The Cellular Roots of Mental Illness

Researchers developed PhysMAP, an AI tool that identifies specific neuron types in electrical brain recordings to help treat psychiatric "circuitopathies."

Tourette’s and OCD Share a Common Neural Pathway

Scientists have discovered a brain "bridge" between the motor and insular cortex that controls the intensity of Tourette's tics and emotional symptoms.

SSRIs May Trigger Tinnitus

A new study identifies a specific serotonin circuit that triggers the auditory system, explaining why SSRIs can worsen tinnitus and offering a new target for treatment.