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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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ADHD Medication May Shield Against Psychosis

A massive study of 700,000 people shows that ADHD medication in childhood does not increase the risk of psychosis. In fact, starting treatment before age 13 may help protect against schizophrenia in adulthood.

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Why Human Babies Evolved to Be So Dependent

A new study suggests that human infant helplessness is a unique evolutionary trait that drives social collaboration. By being sensory-rich but motor-poor, human babies are "designed" to trigger the deep social bonds and care systems that make us human.

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Does Nature Really Help Reduce Negative Emotions?

A systematic review researchers confirms that nature exposure significantly boosts brain health and reduces negative emotions. The findings advocate for "Nature Rx" as a vital public health tool for an increasingly urbanized world.

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Depression and Gut Issues Linked to Future PSP

A new study identified five key risk factors for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), including depression 10 years pre-diagnosis. The findings suggest the disease develops silently for a decade before motor symptoms appear.

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Paternal Depression Spikes One Year After Childbirth

A study of over one million fathers shows that paternal depression and stress-related disorders spike by 30% one year after childbirth. Researchers urge healthcare providers to monitor fathers' mental health long after the immediate postnatal period.

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Alignment is the Secret to Human-AI Teamwork

Why does AI fail in the workplace? New research highlights "hybrid cognitive alignment" as the missing link in human-AI teamwork.

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New Study Links Crossbreeding to Dog Anxiety

A study of over 9,000 dogs found that Cockapoos, Cavapoos, and Labradoodles frequently display more aggression, fear, and excitability than the purebreds used to create them.

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Evolution of Fear: Ancestral vs. Modern Threats

The body remembers what the mind forgets. A new study reveals that our evolutionary history still dictates our physical fear responses, with ancient threats triggering deeper "fight-or-flight" signals than modern dangers.

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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Opioid Addictions Share Genetic Roots

It’s in the wiring. A massive study reveals that the genetic risk for addiction is mostly shared across all substances and linked to the brain’s "impulse control" center.

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Biological Link Between Music and Bonding Identified

Harmonious music physically "primes" the brain for social connection, explaining the ancient link between music and ritual.

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How Brains Sync for Group Survival

Scientists have mapped the brain regions that allow social groups to act as a unified system, compensating for struggling members to ensure everyone survives.

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Why Chronic Pain Leads to Depression

New research reveals that the hippocampus acts as a control center for chronic pain, and a specific "inflammatory switch" determines who develops depression.

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