A nasal oxytocin spray might curtail dominant behavior in psychopaths
Scientists have uncovered preliminary evidence that oxytocin, a neurohormone that reduces stress and fosters social bonding, could help to reduce...
Shame helps explain the link between vulnerable narcissism and insecure attachment among young adults
A new study published in BMC Psychiatry pinpoints the role of shame in contributing to the negative outcomes associated with...
Elite athletes fared the best psychologically during lockdown and adapting their training schedules was key
According to two studies conducted in Serbia during the COVID-19 lockdown, elite athletes and individuals who engaged in vigorous levels...
MDMA-assisted couples therapy may help maximize recovery among patients with PTSD
A study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry lends support for a relationship-based approach to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder...
Mindfulness promotes resiliency to post-traumatic stress among survivors of the Bataclan terrorist attack, study suggests
A longitudinal study published in Brain and Behavior surveyed victims of the Bataclan terrorist attack in Paris, France over a...
Dance and movement therapy shows promise in the treatment of a wide array of psychiatric symptoms
An analysis of 23 clinical research studies indicated that dance and movement therapy may be an effective and appropriate method...
New research highlights racial disparities in the treatment of opioid use disorder
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUDs) like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone significantly lower the risk of deadly overdose and all-cause...
Psychological skills training reduces negative thoughts and self-doubts among amateur marathon runners
A cognitive behavioral intervention can help marathon runners manage their stress and negative thinking surrounding an upcoming race, according to...
People tend to incorrectly assume that psychological disorders “in the brain” are immutable and innate
"In reality, every psychological state is a brain state, so the fact that a psychiatric disorder is 'in the brain'...
A single dose of ayahuasca improves self-perception of speech performance in socially anxious people, study finds
The psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca could help improve the self-perception of those with social anxiety disorder, according to a...
People low in self-esteem may be less vulnerable to the impact of romantic breakups than previously thought
A new study suggests that previous research may have overestimated the influence of self-esteem on changes in wellbeing following a...
People with social anxiety disorder show improved symptoms and changes in brain activity following virtual reality therapy
In an experiment published in JMIR Mental Health, people with social anxiety disorder showed reduced social anxiety and less negative...
Transgender youth who have socially transitioned fare as well psychologically as their cisgender peers, study suggests
According to new research published in JAMA Network Open, socially transitioned transgender youth experience similar levels of anxiety and depression...
Depression and loneliness have unique and combined effects on facial emotion processing, study finds
A study published in Brain and Behavior teased apart the unique effects of loneliness and depression on the processing of...
Trigger warnings appear to have little impact on emotional responses or learning
"For the average student, trigger warnings are basically inert. They don’t reduce negative emotions or help learning. An effect they...