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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.

Mental Health Disorders Linked to Lower Parenthood Rates

A large-scale study using Finnish national data has found that young adults diagnosed with mental disorders are significantly less likely to become parents by age 39. The most pronounced effect was seen in individuals with schizophrenia, while common disorders like depression and anxiety also reduced parenthood rates—especially among men.

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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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

Hearing Loss Associated with Increased Risk of Depression in Older Adults

Researchers report age related hearing loss can increase the risk of older adults experiencing symptoms of depression. The study reports those with mild hearing loss were twice as likely to be depressed, and those with severe hearing loss were up to four times more likely to suffer depression than those with normal hearing.

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People With Low Oxytocin Levels Suffer Reduced Empathy

Researchers reveal those with low levels of oxytocin as a result of medical conditions perform worse on empathy tasks.

Personality Changes During Transition to Developing MCI

Researchers report personality changes that can result in behavioral changes may be an indicator of Alzheimer's development in those with mild cognitive impairment.

Does Drug Effect or Power of Belief Explain Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effect?

Researchers conducted a unique study to uncover the efficacy of ketamine in treating depression, bypassing its unmistakable psychedelic effects by administering it during surgery. Surprisingly, both the ketamine and placebo groups showed substantial improvement in depression symptoms.

Designing technologies that interpret your mood from your skin

A new smart device can measure electrical signals from your skin, providing the potential to track your emotions and stress level.

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Empathy often avoided because of mental effort

The cognitive cost of empathy may cause people to be less empathetic to others.

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Hold the Teethers: Babies Need Free Tongue Movement to Decipher Speech Sounds

A new study finds a surprising link between an infant's oral motor movements and auditory speech perception.

Hallucinations May Be Caused By a Fold in the Brain

Researchers implicate a brain region called the paracingulate sulcus in the experience of hallucinations. The findings shed light into why some people are more likely to hallucinate than others, and provides a new target for treatment aimed at reducing the experience.