New psychological insights: Unraveling the dating app experiences of incels
In a recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research, researchers delved into the unique experiences of individuals identifying...
New study highlights psilocybin’s promise for major depressive disorder treatment
A recent multi-site study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that psilocybin-assisted therapy offers rapid and...
Brain stimulation technique combined with cognitive training reduces ADHD symptoms in children
A recent study revealed that a combination of transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (tRNS) and cognitive training significantly reduced symptoms in...
Male weightlifters who use steroids are more prone to psychopathology than those who do not
A study conducted on male weightlifters in Norway found that those who used anabolic-androgenic steroids exhibited significantly more symptoms of...
Sexualized body-positive content boosts young women’s body satisfaction
A recent study reveals that sexualized body-positive content on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok improves young women's body...
Eye movement behavior during a VR game can be used to identify children with ADHD
A study of 9 to 13-year-old children in Finland has revealed that children's eye movements during a virtual reality memory...
Unintended pregnancies take a toll on the mental health of new fathers
A recent scientific study sheds light on a crucial aspect of fatherhood that often goes unnoticed - the impact of...
New study uncovers a “vicious cycle” between feeling less socially connected and increased smartphone use
Using smartphones for extended periods could negatively impact mental well-being and social connectedness, according to a recent study from researchers...
Psilocybin might be effective for treatment-resistant depression even with ongoing SSRI use, study suggests
In a phase II clinical trial, a single dose of psilocybin, combined with SSRI treatment and supportive therapy, showed promising...
Altered brain function linked to obesity and overeating
In a series of studies on mice, researchers found that the brains of male obese mice don't signal satiety promptly...
Depressed individuals have reduced connectivity in brain regions responsible for cognitive functioning
A neuroimaging study in the Netherlands found that individuals with severe depression symptoms exhibit weaker connectivity in brain networks tied...
Knowing when Instagram pictures are digitally enhanced might reduce acceptance of cosmetic surgery for social reasons
A recent study published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery revealed that young female Instagram users in Italy who were exposed to...
Study of incarcerated teens identifies two factors that explain the link between childhood maltreatment and callous-unemotional traits
A new study reveals that childhood maltreatment is linked to callous-unemotional traits, with insecure parental attachment and stunted emotional intelligence...
Brain imaging study finds obesity is linked to heightened neural sensitivity to reward
A recent study published in Brain Imaging and Behavior revealed that individuals with obesity show heightened brain responses, particularly in...
New psychology research sheds light on how the January 6 Capitol riot impacted mental health
A recent study revealed that the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, led to an increase in mental health symptoms...
