Study found that psychedelic experiences enhanced participants’ perceptions of their relationship quality, attraction to their current partner, and sexual activities. 10% said that psychedelic experiences influenced their gender identity, with some describing experiences of gender fluidity.
https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2025/03/kruger-psychedelics-sexuality.html
https://redd.it/1jp6x4x
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Our Kids Are the Least Flourishing Generation We Know Of
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-jonathan-haidt.html?smid=re-share
https://redd.it/1jozzcg
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Neuroscientists link low self-awareness to stronger brain reactions to moralized issues
https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-link-low-self-awareness-to-stronger-brain-reactions-to-moralized-issues/
https://redd.it/1jowg90
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People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have trouble communicating and resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners. The study found that some of these problems may stem from people’s fear of their emotions.
https://www.psu.edu/news/health-and-human-development/story/ptsd-can-undermine-healthy-couple-communication-when-people-fear
https://redd.it/1jotvd9
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Daytime Sleep May Disrupt Brain’s “Cleaning System,” Raising Neurological Risks
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/taking-a-nap-during-the-day-may-not-always-be-good-for-your-health/
https://redd.it/1jopbxw
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Childhood Abuse Doubles Psychiatric and Health Risks - Neuroscience News
https://neurosciencenews.com/childhood-abuse-psychiatric-health-28479/
https://redd.it/1jog8nr
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Going on the pill soon after childbirth linked to higher risk of postpartum depression - as soon as the women were taking the pill, they were at nearly 1.5 times the risk of depression compared to women not taking the pill, and the earlier the women initiated birth control the higher their risk was.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/going-on-the-pill-soon-after-childbirth-linked-to-higher-risk-of-postpartum-depression
https://redd.it/1jo8zuh
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Time spent in nature is good for your brain, but an excess can negate these benefits
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/time-spent-in-nature-is-good-for-your-brain-but-an-excess-can-negate-these/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit
https://redd.it/1jo4o1o
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Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse. It may also be an attempt to quash resistance in “medical institutions, workplaces, mass media, and politics.” New study finds 6 gaslighting tactics: Manipulation of reality; Denial; Inconsistent behavior; Isolation; Coercion; Creating self-doubt.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202503/the-6-sly-ways-of-the-gaslighter
https://redd.it/1jo1mvf
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Does abstaining from social media make us happier people? Probably not
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250306/Does-abstaining-from-social-media-make-us-happier-people-Probably-not.aspx
https://redd.it/1jny0ag
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Pornography-induced arousal predicts declines in relationship satisfaction and stability, study finds
https://www.psypost.org/pornography-induced-arousal-predicts-declines-in-relationship-satisfaction-and-stability-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1jnv0pm
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Longer weekend workouts can help lower anxiety risk all week long, suggests new study. "Weekend warriors" (people who only exercise on Saturdays or Sundays) had a 35% lower risk of anxiety than inactive people.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-athletes-way/202503/how-weekend-exercise-can-fight-anxiety
https://redd.it/1jnrfbw
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Weekly Discussion Thread
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https://redd.it/1jngzku
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New study finds online self-reports may not accurately reflect clinical autism diagnoses. Adults who report high levels of autistic traits through online surveys may not reflect the same social behaviors or clinical profiles as those who have been formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-finds-online-self-reports-may-not-accurately-reflect-clinical-autism-diagnoses/
https://redd.it/1jnaxwu
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Violence: A Growing Concern in Our Society
vickoly/violence-a-growing-concern-in-our-society-ey2" rel="nofollow">https://ecency.com/@vickoly/violence-a-growing-concern-in-our-society-ey2
https://redd.it/1jn2lgk
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Yes, You Do Make a Difference. Here's How—Backed By Science
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-it/202501/yes-you-do-make-a-difference-heres-how-backed-by-science
https://redd.it/1jp4jvn
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Less Deep Sleep Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Alzheimer’s Risk
https://neurosciencenews.com/deep-sleep-alzheimers-28527/
https://redd.it/1jox9e8
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Stronger Bonds Before Birth Shape Healthier Mother-Child Futures - Neuroscience News
https://neurosciencenews.com/maternal-bond-social-neurodevelopment-28515/
https://redd.it/1josvcg
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A demanding work culture could be quietly undermining efforts to raise birth rates
https://www.psypost.org/a-demanding-work-culture-could-be-quietly-undermining-efforts-to-raise-birth-rates/
https://redd.it/1jorwsp
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Psychological Research/Surveys Thread
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https://redd.it/1jontid
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Psychedelics May Enhance Intimacy, Attraction, and Sexual Expression
https://neurosciencenews.com/psychedelics-intimacy-psychopharmacology-28530/
https://redd.it/1jody5p
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The dark side of dominance: Victory can fuel sexual aggression in psychopathic men
https://www.psypost.org/the-dark-side-of-dominance-victory-can-fuel-sexual-aggression-in-psychopathic-men/
https://redd.it/1jo6q1m
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The Extraordinary Importance of Sleep The Detrimental Effects of Inadequate Sleep on Health and Public Safety Drive an Explosion of Sleep Research
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6281147/
https://redd.it/1jo2nqk
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A new study reviews research on gaslighting and finds 6 basic tactics that allow gaslighters to have their power over their victims: Manipulation of reality; Denial of facts; Inconsistency of behavior; Isolation; Coercion; and Creating self-doubt.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202503/the-6-sly-ways-of-the-gaslighter
https://redd.it/1jnzy7j
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Why Uncertainty Makes Us So Anxious, and How to Deal With It
https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/news/20250327/why-uncertainty-makes-us-so-anxious
https://redd.it/1jnv56l
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Regular sauna users report better health, more energy, and greater happiness
https://www.psypost.org/regular-sauna-users-report-better-health-more-energy-and-greater-happiness/
https://redd.it/1jnupqr
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Those constantly distracted by their phone will just find other ways to procrastinate if it isn’t nearby
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/those-constantly-distracted-by-their-phone-will-just-find-other-ways-to-procrastinate-if-it-isnt-nearby
https://redd.it/1jnp3b1
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A new study finds that a low dose of the commonly prescribed ADHD medication methylphenidate may improve accuracy in certain memory tasks but does not enhance overall cognitive function in healthy adults.
https://www.psypost.org/study-ritalin-improves-numeric-memory-but-not-overall-cognition-in-non-adhd-adults/
https://redd.it/1jnd4pi
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Narcissists may be more likely to behave ethically when they are exposed to an “inoculation message” that warns that unethical behavior can damage reputations, and they care deeply about how they are perceived. In contrast, this may not work with individuals high in psychopathy or Machiavellianism.
https://www.psypost.org/scientists-discover-how-to-psychologically-inoculate-narcissists-against-dishonesty/
https://redd.it/1jn9a9r
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Is AI the new research scientist? Not so, according to a human-led study
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141550.htm
https://redd.it/1jn2s73
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