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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.

Fingerprinting Psychiatric Illness

A new study explores the various biomarkers that appear to underpin a number of psychiatric illnesses.

Gene Could Identify Psychosis Risk in Young Cannabis Users

Researchers have discovered a gene that could help to identify marijuana users most at risk for developing symptoms of psychosis. The study also reports female users are more susceptible to short term memory loss than males.

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Virtual Reality Therapy Could Help People With Depression

According to researchers, immersive virtual reality therapy could help people with depression to be less critical and more compassionate toward themselves, thus reducing some depressive symptoms.

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Noradrenaline Linked to Vulnerability to Depression

A new study reveals a link between a vulnerability to depression and noradrenergic neurons.

Brains Over Beauty? Modern Mating Preferences of Males Investigated

A new study reports on the unsuspected speed of progress toward gender equality in mating preferences.

Why Smiles and Frowns are Contagious

Researchers describe how people in social situations simulate others' facial expressions to create emotional responses in themselves.

Why It’s Easier to Learn Words That Sound Like Their Meaning

Teaching Japanese words to Dutch students, researchers discover ideophones, or words that sound like their meanings, are easier to learn than regular words.

Early Marijuana Use May Have Long Term Effects on Brain Development

A new study reports people who started using marijuana before the age of 16 showed signs of arrested brain development in the prefrontal cortex. However, those who started using after the age of 16 showed the opposite effect.

Attention Problems Persist in Childhood Leukemia Survivors Treated Only with Chemotherapy

Researchers report children who received chemotherapy alone for acute lymphoblastic leukemia remain at risk for attention and learning problems after the treatment ends.

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Shedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking Behaviors

According to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.