Cognitive PsychologyDec 23, 2025
Emotional memories stick when the brain works ‘in harmony,’ study finds
Many days blur together in our memories, but emotionally charged moments tend to leave a much sharper image. These experiences ...
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NeuropsychologyDec 23, 2025
No, your brain doesn’t suddenly ‘fully develop’ at 25. Here’s what the neuroscience actually shows
If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you’ll inevitably stumble across the line: “Your frontal lobe isn’t ...
Cognitive PsychologyDec 23, 2025
Visual awareness study unlocks interplay between attention and consciousness
A new study led by Dr. Jiang Yi from the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the first clear ...
Primary-care clinicsDec 22, 2025
UW Medicine program helps primary care providers treat mental health
The Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project covers mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group. The Seattle ...
Child PsychologyDec 22, 2025
2025 Autism Research Year in Review
Scientific Progress During a Challenging Year 2025 has been a monumentally challenging year for scientists in general and for autism researchers in particular, but despite drastic federal funding cuts, scientists […] The…
Health PsychologyDec 22, 2025
A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins
New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by a hidden toxic protein in the brain. Scientists found that an experimental drug, NU-9, blocks this early damage in mice and…
Hoarding disorderDec 22, 2025
Hoarding: Understanding the disorder and its implications
Hoarding, a condition often sensationalized in the media and misunderstood by the public, is a complex psychological disorder ...
Positive PsychologyDec 22, 2025
Positive psychology experts don't follow their own advice. What they actually do may be the key to well-being
Positive psychology forms the backbone of well-being programs around the world. Many people aiming to improve their mental health ...
Mental HealthDec 22, 2025
Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine
A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When scientists manipulated…
Compulsive sexual behaviorDec 22, 2025
Compulsive behaviors may stem from too much (misguided) self-control
A long-held view is that compulsive behaviors involve individuals getting stuck in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control ...
Social PsychologyDec 22, 2025
Study links full-fat cheese to lower dementia risk
Eating full-fat cheese and cream may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a large study that tracked people for more than 25 years. Those who consumed higher amounts of these foods developed dementia…
PsychologyDec 21, 2025
Boost Motivation Naturally: The Science-Backed Guide to Mental Focus and Productivity Psychology
Former NFL back Chris Johnson was diagnosed with ALS at 39 and now speaks through an eye-controlled device. What early symptoms ...
Family & RelationshipsDec 21, 2025
Science says we’ve been nurturing “gifted” kids all wrong
A major international review has upended long-held ideas about how top performers are made. By analyzing nearly 35,000 elite achievers across science, music, chess, and sports, researchers found that early stars rarely…
Forensic PsychologyDec 21, 2025
Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Elkhart County, IN
Depressed? Anxious? PTSD? Marital conflict? Unwanted emotions and the painful past seem to continually create difficulty?
Social MediaDec 21, 2025
Is Social Media Dying?
Recent headlines have been asking “Is social media finally dying?” or even asserting that “Social media is dying” or is ...
WorkplaceDec 21, 2025
Christmas burnout: why stressed parents find it ‘harder to be emotionally honest with children’
A study finds that as pressure increases, UK parents are more likely to put on a brave face – risking family wellbeing Advent ...
AddictionDec 21, 2025
Gambling addiction is spreading, and this scientist saw it coming
Gambling is no longer confined to neon casino strips or smoky betting shops, it now lives in our phones, on our couches and in ...
Mental HealthDec 21, 2025
Is a vegan diet safe for kids? A huge study has answers
A major new meta-analysis finds that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when properly planned. Kids on plant-based diets often had better heart health markers, including lower “bad”…
Trauma and stressDec 20, 2025
Your body holds stress and trauma. Should you give somatic therapy a try?
The aim of somatic therapy is to help people experiencing trauma or chronic stress regulate their nervous system and learn again ...
Conflict resolutionDec 20, 2025
If someone uses these 7 phrases, they’re probably trying to avoid conflict, psychologist shares
I'm the first person to acknowledge how awkward and nerve-wracking conflict can be. This is especially true for those of us who ...
Relationship conflictDec 20, 2025
Dating App Use Linked to Worse Mental Health
Around the world, hundreds of millions of people use dating apps to find a romantic partner. While dating apps have many ...
Health PsychologyDec 19, 2025
Helping others for a few hours a week may slow brain aging
Spending a few hours a week helping others may slow the aging of the brain. Researchers found that both formal volunteering and informal acts, like helping neighbors or relatives, were linked to noticeably slower…
Behavioral neuroscienceDec 19, 2025
Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research: Advancing Mental Health Through Compassionate Science
Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research (NBR) represents a thoughtful approach to understanding the complexities of the human mind.
AI & TechnologyDec 19, 2025
How Technology Impacts Child Psychology: Screen Time Effects and Digital Mental Health in Kids
More than 500,000 Medicare enrollees signed up for the $50 GLP-1 Bridge in two months what it means for eligibility, costs, and ...
NeuropsychologyDec 19, 2025
Neurons aren’t supposed to regrow but these ones brought back vision
After injury, the visual system can recover by growing new neural connections rather than replacing lost cells. Researchers found that surviving eye cells formed extra branches that restored communication with the brain…
Military & First RespondersDec 19, 2025
Alabama Giving $3M in Grants to Boost Veteran Mental Health Services
While veteran suicide rates and mental health issues continue to be a major problem across the U.S., officials in Alabama are ...
PersonalityDec 19, 2025
People with personality disorders often use language differently – our research reveals how
Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone’s everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research ...
Suicide-specific interventionsDec 19, 2025
The Male Mental Health Crisis: Suicide Rates and Silence
This table demonstrates how men’s reluctance to seek help combines with more lethal suicide methods to create devastating outcomes.
Problematic internet useDec 18, 2025
Psychological distress linked to problematic pornography use in India: NIMHANS study
Problematic pornography use (PPU) among Indian adults is closely associated with psychological distress, with anxiety and stress ...
WorkplaceDec 18, 2025
Why employers legally can't ignore the mental distress of employees
Employers who view mental health as a non-work related matter risk more than bad publicity. In three topical matters, the ...