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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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Trying to be Happier Works When Listening to Upbeat Music

Researchers discover individuals can successfully try to get happy with the aid of upbeat, cheery music.

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North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers

A new study points to a correlation between suicide rates and environmental pollution caused by emissions from coal-fired electricity plants in North Carolina.

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Out of Sync: Body Clocks Altered at Cell Level in Depression

Researchers discover evidence of altered circadian rhythms and disrupted brain gene orchestration in patients with major depression.

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Anti-Smoking Ads with Strong Arguments, Not Flashy Editing, Trigger Part of Brain That Changes Behavior

Researchers discovered a part of the brain involved in future behavioral changes, the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, had greater activation when smokers were exposed to anti-smoking messages with stronger arguments as opposed to weaker arguments.

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Sensational Success in Patients with Major Depression Using Deep Brain Stimulation

Researchers implanted pacemaker electrodes into the medial forebrain bundle of patients suffering from major depression and performed deep brain stimulation. In a matter of days, in six out of seven patients, symptoms such as anxiety, despondence, listlessness and joylessness had improved considerably.

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Alterations in Brain Activity in Children at Risk of Schizophrenia Predate Onset of Symptoms

A new study reveals neural circuitry is hyperactivated by performing certain tasks for children with a family history of schizophrenia, compare to peers without this family history. As the differences in brain function appear prior to the onset of psychiatric symptoms, researchers believe the findings could point to vulnerability markers for schizophrenia.

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Discovery Could Yield Treatment for Cocaine Addicts

Researchers discovered cocaine causes cells within the nucleus accumbens to boost the production of two specific proteins linked to addition and learning. Understanding addiction on a molecular level could lead to future developments for new treatments.

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Nearly 1 in 4 Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Report PTSD Symptoms

During the first few months after breast cancer diagnosis, 23 percent of women reported symptoms associated with PTSD, a new study reports.

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Police and Firefighters in Early Career at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic Events

Researchers have discovered new protective service workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders.

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Persistent Negative Attitude Can Undo Effectiveness of Exposure Therapy for Phobias

In order to recover from phobias, researchers suggest people must alter memory driven negative attitudes about their feared object.

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How Human Language Could Have Evolved from Birdsong

Linguistics and biology researchers propose a new theory on the deep roots of human speech. A new study suggests human language is a grafting of two communication forms found elsewhere in the animal kingdom: first, the elaborate songs of birds, and second, the more utilitarian, information-bearing types of expression seen in a diversity of other animals.

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Scientists Make Older Adults Less Forgetful in Memory Tests

Researchers have found compelling evidence that older adults can eliminate forgetfulness and perform as well as younger adults on memory tests. The findings have intriguing implications for designing learning strategies for older adults.

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Trying to be Happier Works When Listening to Upbeat Music

North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers

Out of Sync: Body Clocks Altered at Cell Level in Depression

Anti-Smoking Ads with Strong Arguments, Not Flashy Editing, Trigger Part of Brain That Changes Behavior

Sensational Success in Patients with Major Depression Using Deep Brain Stimulation

Alterations in Brain Activity in Children at Risk of Schizophrenia Predate Onset of Symptoms

Discovery Could Yield Treatment for Cocaine Addicts

Nearly 1 in 4 Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Report PTSD Symptoms

Police and Firefighters in Early Career at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic Events

How Human Language Could Have Evolved from Birdsong

Scientists Make Older Adults Less Forgetful in Memory Tests

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Cerebellar Glia Influence Aggression Level

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition

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