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Study suggests it is common for airline pilots work in spite feeling tired, fatigued or unfit to fly
A new study suggests that inappropriate presenteeism — working in spite of being sick, having…
Cannabis dependence linked to changes in the processing of social rewards
New research provides evidence that cannabis dependence is linked to altered activity in the striatum…
Traumatic stress can lead to depression when it interferes with daily activities, study finds
A new study highlight some reasons why traumatic experiences can lead to depression. The research…
Spending just 5 minutes in contact with nature boosts your mood, study finds
New research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology provides evidence that brief contact with…
Childhood emotional maltreatment predicts problematic smartphone use among adolescents
New research has found a link between childhood emotional maltreatment and problematic smartphone use in…
Greater depressive symptom severity linked to smaller amygdala volume in young adults
A key brain structure that regulates emotions tends to be smaller in young adults with…
Study uncovers how perfectionism can lead to problematic drinking
New research sheds light on how the desire to hide one’s imperfections from others can…
Infections are associated with increased risk of subsequent mental disorders in children and adolescents
Infections during childhood are linked to an elevated risks for mental disorders, according to research…
Genetic factors may play an important role in loneliness
The relationship between loneliness and certain personality traits may be due in part to shared…
Study: High resting blood pressure linked to reduced sensitivity to social pain
People with high resting blood pressure tend to be less sensitive to social rejection, according…
Synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation is especially effective for those with more severe depression
New research provides more evidence that a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called Synchronized Transcranial…
Risk of aircraft-assisted suicide spiked after September 11 terror attacks, study finds
There was a temporary rise in aircraft-assisted pilot suicides following the September 11 terrorist attack…
Virtual reality therapy shows promise in the treatment of nightmares
A specialized virtual reality treatment may be able to reduce the frequency and intensity of…
New findings on brain functional connectivity provide insights into psychological resilience
New neuroimaging research in Neuropsychologia has found some links between a person’s innate resilience to…
Study uncovers how intimacy challenges related to depression can disrupt your sex life
New research sheds light on the relationship between depressive symptoms and sexual intimacy challenges in…