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Does screen time always harm developing brains? A new long-term study suggests otherwise, finding that higher childhood screen time and less unsupervised physical activity are actually associated with slightly better…
The aging brain is often viewed through a lens of cognitive decline, with older adults seen as compensating for their fading memory. New research challenges that view.
APS submitted comments on the proposed revisions of ASPPB’s Model Act and Model Regulations for Licensure and Registration of Psychologists. The comments urge the ASPPB to recognize the Psychological Clinical Science…
A happy marriage usually promotes a longer life, but a new study shows this benefit depends heavily on shared habits. When partners bond over poor diets and bad sleep, their relationship satisfaction might actually…
Many universities and businesses now use language guides to eliminate supposedly harmful words like "master bedroom." However, a new study finds these bans may be misguided, as exposure to such terms causes no actual…
Two studies suggest that psilocybin, the psychedelic substance found in certain mushrooms, may have lasting mental health benefits when it is given in carefully controlled settings together with ...
A new genetic study reveals that activating the GLP-1 receptor—the target of popular weight-loss drugs—is associated with a lower risk of depression and bipolar disorder, suggesting profound psychiatric benefits beyond…
A new psychological study of 192 portraits confirms that beauty and attractiveness are not identical. Researchers found that judging an artwork’s beauty involves cognitive processes and structural symmetry, while…
A sweeping new study of world leaders spanning six decades finds that those with wider facial proportions are slightly more likely to initiate military action, particularly during their first few years in office.
Older adults who lived in socialist East Germany show better cognitive health today than their West German peers. Researchers attribute this unexpected mental resilience to the longer compulsory schooling and early…
A new study reveals that an intense, borderline-pathological obsession with celebrities is strongly linked to vulnerable narcissism and criminal thinking patterns. However, casual celebrity fandom is actually associated…
A recent report shows Nebraska is behind on providing mental health support for new mothers. A study is now looking into what’s behind the problem.
Admission out of area to a CAMHS ward is associated with increased likelihood of non-mental-health general hospital and emergency department use in the 60 months after discharge, raising important ...
The children's mental health study followed nearly 1,900 families throughout Spain to determine if—and how—having a pet in the home affects a child's mental and emotional well-being. For those like me ...
A large survey of adults reveals that emotional intelligence is tied to vigorous exercise habits in women, but not in men. The findings highlight distinct sex differences in how physical activity relates to emotional…
New research suggests exposure to air pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10 and NO₂ may be linked to a higher risk of suicide, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. | One of India's leading Digital News ...
Optimi Health plans a Health Canada-authorized Phase 3 trial for MDMA-assisted therapy in PTSD, targeting veterans and frontline workers.
The world's fastest-adopted technology is now a fixture of teenage life. We don't yet know what it's doing to the work of growing up.
… Dopamine sites play with the notion that much of the pleasure of an indulgence comes from the anticipation of it. In behavioral economic terms, imaginary purchases offer anticipatory utility — the good feeling…
About 6 in 10 college-aged young adults report experiencing a mental health concern at least once in the past year.
APS President Pamela Davis-Kean outlines her plenary topics for the 2027 APS Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington.
… Talking about yourself feels pleasurable, and there’s science to back that up, says Leslie John, a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School and author of the book Revealing. She points to…
In a cross-sectional study of 808 Brazilian adults planning to attend ayahuasca ceremonies, greater prior experience with the brew was associated with lower depression, anxiety, and stress scores, as ...
Teenagers who exhibit narcissistic traits might gain a brief boost in social status, but that dominance does not translate into actually being liked. Researchers tracking adolescents found that early boastfulness…
While intentional daydreaming can be useful, new research shows that spontaneous mind wandering is closely linked to adult ADHD. Both daily unintentional distractions and real-time cognitive lapses independently predict…
Virtual reality is replacing simple computer screens in brain-training therapies. While immersive 3D worlds can make treatment more engaging, new research highlights the hidden challenges of bringing virtual environments…
A sleepless night severely impairs your ability to form new memories. But a recent study shows that a 20-minute workout or a 90-minute nap can both protect memory after sleep loss, using completely different brain…
Scientists found that the 3D organization of DNA is disrupted in several types of brain cells affected by Alzheimer’s disease, altering how important genes are switched on and off. The discovery reveals a previously…
A new study tracking the daily habits of teenagers reveals that while spending time alone is linked to momentary isolation, young people with maladaptive personality traits tend to experience chronic loneliness…
Abrupt cuts to federal science funding are threatening the American research workforce. A new survey indicates that early career scientists face severe professional disruptions, pushing many to consider leaving the…
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