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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.

Smell of Rosemary Can Aid Children’s Working Memory

According to researchers, the aroma of rosemary essential oils could help enhance cognitive performance of children in a classroom setting.

Seeking the Neurobiological Basis of Craving in Addiction and Binge Eating

Researchers outline how cravings may occur in the brain.

Speech and Language Deficits in Children with Autism May Not Cause Tantrums

Researchers report language and speech problems may not be the causes of the more frequent tantrums associated with autistic children.

Judging Moral Character: A Matter of Principle, Not Good Deeds

According to researchers, we evaluate the moral character of other based upon their principles and honesty, not just by their good (or bad) deeds.

Study Reinforces Ketamine’s Reputation as Antidepressant

A new study backs up previous research regarding the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression. Additionally, researchers identified antidepressant effects in Botox, Diclofenac and Minocycline, drugs commonly used for other purposes.

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Link Between Social Network Structure and Brain Activity

A neuroimaging study examines the brain's response to social exclusion.

People Could Be Genetically Predisposed to Social Media Use

A new study reveals genetics outweighs environment in social media use.

Better Quality Relationships Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

A new study reports positive social support from adult children can help reduce the risk of developing dementia for older people.

Language Shapes How the Brain Perceives Time

A new study reports bilingual people think about time differently depending on the language context they are estimating event duration.

ECT is Safe and Nothing to Fear

Researchers say fear of electroconvulsive therapy is unfounded, as the treatment is safe and effective. However, the entertainment industry play on people's fears of ECT and continue to show the treatment in a negative light.

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Researchers Create a Roadmap of Bipolar Disorder and How It Affects the Brain

Reviewing brain scans of bipolar patients, researchers observe notable differences in the thickness of gray matter in areas of the brain associated with motivation and control inhibition compared to those without the disorder.

Paternal Age at Conception May Influence Social Development in Offspring

Children born to either very young or very old fathers show more pro-social behaviors during early development, but lagged behind their peers born to middle aged dads during adolescence.