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Psychology is the study of human mental functions, behavior and processes.

Children with psychiatric disorders face greater challenges today than in the past

Surveys conducted in England in 1999, 2004, and 2017 have revealed that children with a psychiatric disorder in 2017 experienced more severe difficulties and greater impacts on functioning at school, home, and in their daily lives, compared with children with a disorder in earlier decades.

24 Jul 2024

LGBTIQ+ and cisgender heterosexual individuals exhibit more stress hormones during controversial campaign

How did the 2021 national marriage equality referendum campaign in Switzerland affect the well-being of the LGBTIQ+ community?

24 Jul 2024

Urban living linked to lower levels of well-being, social and economic satisfaction

A new study conducted by the Centre for Urban Mental Health at the University of Amsterdam finds that, in a sample of 156,000 UK residents aged 40 and up, urban living is linked to lower levels of well-being, social satisfaction, and economic satisfaction.

19 Jul 2024

How maternal scent enhances face perception in infants aged 4-12 months

Humans see the world through the five senses, but how and when the ability to integrate across the senses arises is debated.

19 Jul 2024

Study examines brain activity and time perception over minutes and hours

Ever hear the old adage that time flies when you're having fun? A new study by a team of UNLV researchers suggests that there's a lot of truth to the trope.

19 Jul 2024

Siblings of autistic children face increased autism risk, new research confirms

Siblings of autistic children have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves -; about seven times higher than the rate in infants with no autistic siblings.

17 Jul 2024

Study reveals brain structure differences in children with conduct disorder

Conduct disorder in young people is associated with differences in surface area across much of the brain compared to typically developing children, new research shows.

17 Jul 2024

Neurofunctional architecture and intention understanding in preschool children

By the age of three, children are capable of understanding others, "mirroring" those they are with to imitate and anticipate their intentions.

16 Jul 2024

Study highlights mental health needs of friends of self-harming youth

Friends of young people who self-harm or have suicidal thoughts may need additional support to prevent negative outcomes on their own mental wellbeing, in addition to the support needed by young people who self-harm.

15 Jul 2024

Adolescent boys may respond aggressively when masculinity is under threat

It's been long established that certain men become aggressive when they see their manhood as being threatened.

15 Jul 2024

Revolutionary AI model improves early dementia diagnosis

Cambridge scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five whether people with early signs of dementia will remain stable or develop Alzheimer’s disease.

13 Jul 2024

Technology-assisted therapy for kids and young people is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy

Using technology to deliver therapy for children and young people is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy, according to new research.

12 Jul 2024

Over-the-counter nasal sprays cut respiratory infections by 20%, study finds

Widely available over-the counter nasal sprays could keep upper respiratory tract infections - like colds, chest infections, flu, sore throat, and sinus infections - at bay, and prevent full-blown symptoms from developing, one of the largest trials to date to test their effectiveness finds.

12 Jul 2024

Understanding the connection between autistic traits and board gaming

Board gaming is a growing industry, and anecdotally popular among people who display autistic traits.

12 Jul 2024

Narcissism declines from childhood through old age

People tend to become less narcissistic as they age from childhood through older adulthood, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

12 Jul 2024

New tech shows promise for mental wellbeing

One of the intriguing abilities of the human mind is daydreaming, where the mind wanders off into spontaneous thoughts, fantasies and scenarios, often without conscious effort, allowing creativity and reflection to flow freely.

12 Jul 2024

The 16-month milestone: Toddlers engage more brain regions for cognitive skills

Toddlers engage more regions of their brains around 16-months to help them develop important cognitive skills enabling them to follow simple instructions and control impulses.

11 Jul 2024

Understanding alcohol advertising effects on risky drinkers during sports events

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows exposure to alcohol advertisements during national sports broadcasts, particularly those that feature a preferred beverage, significantly increases cravings in people with risky drinking behaviors.

10 Jul 2024

Study suggests cryptocurrency owners share unique psychological and political traits

A recent study links cryptocurrency ownership to various political, psychological, and social traits. Findings show strong correlations with conspiratorial thinking, extremist political views, and 'dark' personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy.

7 Jul 2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends.

3 Jul 2024