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Definition of Psychology: Psychology is the study of behavior in an individual, or group. Our psychology articles cover research in mental health, psychiatry, depression, psychology, schizophrenia, autism spectrum, happiness, stress and more.

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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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Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.

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Positive Childhood Experiences and Special Health Care Needs

Researchers identify that 20% of U.S. children with special health needs are missing out on the protective "Positive Childhood Experiences" vital for adult health.

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Psychedelics Match, But Don’t Beat, Traditional Antidepressants

New research reveals that the perceived advantage of psychedelics over antidepressants disappears when the "knowledge of treatment" factor is equalized.

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Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

New research reveals that an impaired brain-drainage system in childhood may be the hidden trigger for the onset of schizophrenia in early adulthood.

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The Awake “Sleep” Loop: Why Attention Lapses Occur in ADHD

New research identifies "local sleep" as the hidden brain mechanism causing attention lapses and slower reaction times in adults with ADHD.

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Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

Scientists identify seven specific types of hyperarousal, creating a new roadmap for treating the underlying tension of mental disorders.

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How Others’ Opinions Sculpt Your Physical Pain

A new study reveals how social "suggestions" act as a volume knob for pain, creating feedback loops that make negative experiences persist.

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Cortisol Blurs the Brain’s Internal Navigation Map

New research proves that stress hormones "blur" the brain's internal coordinate system, revealing how cortisol destabilizes the regions first affected by Alzheimer's

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Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression

New research identifies the specific life factors that turn ADHD into anxiety and depression for millions of teenagers.

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AI Autocomplete Covertly Shifts Human Opinions

Researchers find that biased AI autocomplete tools covertly shift user opinions on societal issues, and warnings about the bias do not stop the effect.

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Depression’s “Energy Crisis”: Fatigue Starts at the Cellular Level

New research reveals that depression-related fatigue is caused by cells that overwork at rest but "stall" when life gets stressful.

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Social Connections Buffer Cognitive Deterioration

Researchers find that loneliness and isolation are major drivers of "brain fog" and cognitive decline in perimenopausal women.

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PTSD research articles are listed here as well as news about stress, pain, fear, painful memories, trauma and mental health information.

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Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

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Psychedelics Remodel Myelin to Heal PTSD

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Brain Switch Identified for Unlearning Fear Faster

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Astrocytes Discovered as Architects of Fear Memory

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PTSD Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

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Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood

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How the Brain Extinguishes Fear Memories

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Hormonal Contraceptives Influence Memory of Emotional Events

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Brain Map Reveals How Stress and Social Control Interconnect

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Highly Sensitive People Face Greater Mental Health Risks

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New Drug Targets Brain Glial Cells to Reverse PTSD Symptoms

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Old Injuries Rewire the Brain to Feel Fear and Pain Forever