Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world—here's the psychology of why

by Sarah Kollat,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFall for me as a teenager meant football games, homecoming dresses—and haunted houses. My friends organized group trips to the l

Updated on: November 01,2024

Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world—here's the psychology of why

by Sarah Kollat,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFall for me as a teenager meant football games, homecoming dresses—and haunted houses. My friends organized group trips to the l

Updated on:November 01,2024

Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published

Updated on: June 08,2024

Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published

Updated on:June 08,2024

Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

by Nigel Mulligan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don't need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate the

Updated on: March 28,2024

Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

by Nigel Mulligan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don't need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate the

Updated on:March 28,2024

New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental h

Updated on: March 20,2024

New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental h

Updated on:March 20,2024

Lessons from sports psychology research

Scientists are probing the head games that influence athletic performance, from coaching to coping with pressure

Updated on: July 31,2024

Lessons from sports psychology research

Scientists are probing the head games that influence athletic performance, from coaching to coping with pressure

Updated on:July 31,2024

Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth

by University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth

by University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone

Updated on:May 11,2024

Exploring the mechanisms and clinical impacts of neuroactive steroids and GABAergic compounds in major depressive disorder

Updated on: May 05,2024

Exploring the mechanisms and clinical impacts of neuroactive steroids and GABAergic compounds in major depressive disorder

Updated on:May 05,2024

Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

by Amy Olson,Dartmouth CollegeOverview of experimental paradigm and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01605-7Ever want to scream during a p

Updated on: April 06,2024

Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

by Amy Olson,Dartmouth CollegeOverview of experimental paradigm and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01605-7Ever want to scream during a p

Updated on:April 06,2024

Adversity's Imprint: How Hardship Shapes the Brain

Updated on: July 12,2024

Adversity's Imprint: How Hardship Shapes the Brain

Updated on:July 12,2024

For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating stubborn cases of depression in older adults is challenging, and often requires multiple treatments, says UConn Health psych

Updated on: March 30,2024

For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating stubborn cases of depression in older adults is challenging, and often requires multiple treatments, says UConn Health psych

Updated on:March 30,2024

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la

Updated on: March 19,2024

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la

Updated on:March 19,2024

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de

Updated on: March 27,2024

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de

Updated on:March 27,2024