Universal two-child policy linked to increased depression among Chinese women
When China relaxed its family planning rules to allow all couples to have two children, depressive symptoms unexpectedly rose among...
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Body roundness index linked to depression risk in older adults with dementia
A new study reveals that the body roundness index, a measurement of abdominal fat, is strongly linked to depression in...
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Private touch matters more than public affection for relationship quality
Sharing similar levels of comfort with physical affection is linked to better relationship well-being. A new study reveals that being...
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Adolescent narcissism brings brief popularity but not likeability among peers, study finds
Teenagers who exhibit narcissistic traits might gain a brief boost in social status, but that dominance does not translate into...
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How virtual reality is changing brain-training technology
Virtual reality is replacing simple computer screens in brain-training therapies. While immersive 3D worlds can make treatment more engaging, new...
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How personality and social context shape adolescent loneliness
A new study tracking the daily habits of teenagers reveals that while spending time alone is linked to momentary isolation,...
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Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions
A recent review of scientific literature reveals that therapeutic gardening offers a moderate boost to mental health for adults with...
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Different video game genres alter brain activity and enhance cognition in unique ways
A longitudinal study reveals that playing fast-paced action games and turn-based strategy games can enhance memory and attention. Brain scans...
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How anxiety and face gender shape emotional processing in children
A recent study reveals how the developing brain processes facial expressions based on gender and emotion, finding that elevated anxiety...
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How a parent’s motivation influences their child’s writing skills
When parents help their children with writing activities because they genuinely enjoy the process, children develop more positive attitudes toward...
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Brain scans reveal how recurrent depression leaves a lasting mark on the amygdala
A large study found that a history of multiple depressive episodes is tied to heightened brain activity during emotional processing....
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The surprising link between prosocial motivation and dark creativity
Being actively rejected and being silently ignored both cause social pain, but they trigger different forms of dark creativity. A...
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Chronic shame may drive destructive thought patterns in abuse survivors
Adults who experienced emotional abuse in childhood often battle destructive thought patterns like rumination and emotional avoidance. A new study...
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Researchers tracked 43,000 women for 14 years. Here’s what happened to their political views as gender equality improved.
Psychologists have long assumed that people who favor social equality are permanently wired to criticize political institutions. A large new...
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Daily stress predicts nighttime wakefulness through cognitive arousal
A new study tracks how daily stress and bedtime worry impact sleep. Researchers found that racing thoughts predict nighttime wakefulness,...
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