Obesity-related behavioral careMar 31, 2025
Social Influences on Obesity and Health Behaviors
Obesity and related health behaviours are shaped not only by individual choices but by the complex web of social relationships in ...
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Autism spectrum disorderMar 31, 2025
Broader Autism Phenotype and Familial Traits
The broader autism phenotype (BAP) describes a spectrum of subclinical traits related to social communication, rigidity, and ...
Affective neuroscienceMar 31, 2025
Social and Affective Neuroscience
investigates how brain systems give rise to our capacity to perceive, interpret and respond to
Cognitive neuroscienceMar 31, 2025
Spatial Cognition and Mental Rotation Abilities
Spatial cognition comprises the mental processes by which individuals perceive, represent and manipulate information about the ...
Health PsychologyMar 31, 2025
Highly accurate blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's disease, measures extent of dementia
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a new study.
TraumaMar 31, 2025
Change in oxygen standards for trauma patients?
A recent study finds most critically injured patients can recover with less supplemental oxygen than has previously been suggested.
ProfessionMar 31, 2025
My robot therapist: The ethics of AI mental health chatbots for kids
Mental health care can be difficult to access in the U.S. Insurance coverage is spotty and there aren't enough mental health ...
Neurodivergent populationsMar 30, 2025
The Power of Neurodiversity-Affirming Mental Healthcare
Source: Pastel Neurodiversity Symbol by MissLunaRose12 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 and is permitted for use with credit to the ...
Mental HealthMar 29, 2025
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health is increasingly recognized as a universal human right and an essential foundation of human development. Yet across ...
Diversity & CultureMar 28, 2025
Discrimination-related depression, anxiety pronounced among multiracial, White, Asian populations
A new study found that over half of US adults experienced some form of discrimination, and individuals with high exposure to discrimination have more than five times the chances of screening positive for depression, and…
Health PsychologyMar 28, 2025
PET imaging confirms direct involvement of dopamine in cognitive flexibility
Scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility. PET imaging shows that the brain increases dopamine production when completing cognitively demanding tasks, and that the more…
Cognitive PsychologyMar 28, 2025
Genes may influence our enjoyment of music
Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study shows that music enjoyment is partly heritable. Scientists uncovered genetic factors that influence the degree of music enjoyment, which were…
Diversity and inclusionMar 28, 2025
Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards
The American Psychological Association, which sets standards for professional training in mental health, has voted to suspend its ...
Judgment and decision-makingMar 28, 2025
Overcoming Paralysis in Financial Decision-Making
If you’re like most people, you crave certainty and familiarity. If we know what to expect, it’s easier to navigate life’s ...
AI & TechnologyMar 28, 2025
The first trial of generative AI therapy shows it might help with depression
In 2019, as early large language models like OpenAI’s GPT were taking shape, the researchers at Dartmouth thought generative AI might help overcome these hurdles. They set about building an AI model ...
Family & RelationshipsMar 27, 2025
Classroom talk plays a key part in the teaching of writing
The way teachers manage classroom discussion with pupils plays a key role in the teaching of writing, a new study shows.
School & EducationMar 27, 2025
Revolutionary brain-computer interface decoding system
Researchers have conducted groundbreaking research on memristor-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). This research presents an innovative approach for implementing energy-efficient adaptive neuromorphic decoders in…
Clinical PsychologyMar 27, 2025
Research highlights urgent need for national strategy to combat rising eating disorders
Over a million people in the UK are living with eating disorders, yet England still has no national strategy to address the crisis. Researchers are urging urgent action, warning that inconsistent care and the struggles…
Forensic PsychologyMar 27, 2025
AI is as good as pathologists at diagnosing Celiac disease, study finds
A machine learning algorithm was able to correctly identify in 97 cases out of 100 whether or not an individual had Celiac disease based on their biopsy, new research has shown. The AI tool, which has been trained on…
PersonalityMar 27, 2025
First therapy chatbot trial shows AI can provide 'gold-standard' care
Researchers conducted the first clinical trial of an AI-powered therapy chatbot and found that, on average, people with diagnosed mental disorders experienced clinically significant improvements in their symptoms over…
Cognitive PsychologyMar 27, 2025
Feeling the future: New wearable tech simulates realistic touch
Most haptic devices only deliver feedback as simple vibrations. New device applies dynamic forces in any direction to simulate a more realistic sense of touch. Small, lightweight device can enhance virtual reality, help…
Persistent depressive disorderMar 27, 2025
Understanding and Treating Persistent Depressive Disorder
Mental health advocates have made great strides in removing the stigma around mental illness and building awareness around the ...
AddictionMar 27, 2025
Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care
State and county public health departments and nonprofit groups are reeling after the Trump administration announced abrupt ...
Problematic internet useMar 27, 2025
The Impact of Problematic Pornography Use in Men
In a time of unprecedented digital access, problematic pornography consumption has emerged as a significant mental health concern ...
ProfessionMar 27, 2025
Everyday Ethics: Applying Different Approaches to Problem-Solving
Ethics is a fundamental part of everyday living and should guide our decisions, behaviors, and interactions in both personal and ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 27, 2025
Navigating Life in a Post-Cognitive World
In a recent series of posts, I've explored a rather provocative landscape—moving from traditional thinking about cognition to a ...
Sport & PerformanceMar 27, 2025
Psychologist reveals why football chants are an essential part of the game
More than one in 10 football fans admit their favourite chants are the ones poking fun at their own team’s misfortune.
ResearchMar 27, 2025
Purdue Psychological Sciences propelled alumnus to over three decades of award-winning research
When Abraham Tesser (MS ’65, PhD ’67) was about to embark on his graduate studies in the Purdue University Department of ...
Mental HealthMar 27, 2025
Do-it-yourself mental health efforts by community college students
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CounselingMar 27, 2025
Master’s In Counseling: Everything You Need To Know
With five years of experience as a writer and editor in the higher education and career development space, Ilana has a passion ...