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Anxious people are more successful in escaping from virtual predators, study finds
New research provides evidence that anxiety influences escape decisions in threats that develop slowly –…
Study indicates American and Australian parents tend to overreport symptoms of ADHD in their children
New research raises concerns that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is being overdiagnosed in some countries, including…
Prenatal stress from natural disasters may exacerbate the effect of maternal depression on children’s fight-or-flight response
A new study, which appears in Biological Psychology, has found that the negative impact of…
Mindfulness meditation training may help people unlearn fearful responses
Mindfulness meditation programs have shown promise for the treatment of anxiety. Now, new research may…
Loss of brain connections after severe traumatic brain injury linked to poorer social cognition
The loss of white matter connectivity in the brain after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)…
Laughter therapy may improve quality of life in patients with cancer
Laughter therapy may improve specific domains of quality of life in cancer patients, according to…
Study: Adult ADHD symptoms play important role in hypersexuality and problematic pornography use
New research suggests that ADHD symptoms may lead to hypersexuality (now called Compulsive Sexual Behavior…
Study highlights sleep deprivation in Air National Guard medical personnel
New research in Military Psychology indicates that National Guard service members suffer reductions in sleep…
Study finds listening to music can help regulate mood during a stressful situation
New research provides evidence that listening to music can be an effective means of improving…
Altered functional connectivity observed in the brains of adolescents in the first episode of depression
Clinically depressed adolescents have decreased functional connectivity between several brain regions involved in emotion processing,…
Study finds a link between mood and the experience of creativity in those with bipolar disorder
The different mood swings associated with bipolar disorder are associated with different levels of self-reported…
Heart rate reactivity moderates the relationship between bullying and internalizing problems in girls
New research provides evidence that heart rate reactivity is a biological moderator between bullying and…
Study provides new insights into the relationship between PTSD, genetics and inflammation
New genetic research could lead the way to more effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder…
Study suggests that pilots — like athletes — may be more likely to conceal a concussion
Research has found that college athletes may be less likely to report a concussion because…
Lifestyles largely explain the association between low-grade inflammation and depressive symptoms
New research suggests that lifestyle factors play an important role in the relationship between mental…