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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.

One Hour of Exercise a Week Can Prevent Depression

Just one how of exercise a week can help to reduce depression risk, a new study reveals.

Stress Diminishes Our Capacity to Sense New Dangers

NYU researchers report stress can lead to a diminished ability to predict new dangers.

Shared Genetics in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

According to researchers, a genetic variant changes the expression of the SNAP25 protein, impacting information processing between brain areas associated with regulating emotions. Researchers report this may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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New Model For Treating Anxiety in Youth

Study revels a stepped care model can be a useful and time saving method to help treat anxiety in young people.

Researchers Seek to End Damaging Dementia Psychosis Cycle

Researchers are developing new psychological therapies and using cutting edge techniques to help treat symptoms of psychosis in dementia.

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Bilingual People May Find it Easier to Learn New Languages

Brain activity of bilingual people who learn a new language is similar to that of native speakers of that language within one day of training, a new study reports. For monolingual people, it takes much longer to exhibit P600 brain activity following language learning.

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Can Listening to Music Help You Fall Asleep?

Researchers explore how listening to music prior to sleep could impact how well you rest.

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Does Marijuana Affect Your Sleep?

Many people say cannabis can help them to rest and fall asleep, especially if they feel stressed or are suffering sleep disturbances. A new paper examines the effect marijuana has on sleep, concluding the effectiveness is based on individual differences, concentration and a number of other factors.