How to master the art of small talk
https://www.vox.com/even-better/24083942/master-small-talk-interesting-conversation-strangers
https://redd.it/1cbywvv
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Study suggests that living near green spaces reduces the risk of depression and anxiety
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-green-spaces-depression-anxiety.html
https://redd.it/1cb6kh0
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I'm starting a YT channel about psych/neuro topics! First video on cannabis and the adolescent brain is up. Let me know what y'all think!
https://youtu.be/K9cjSnDRwY4
https://redd.it/1cap5dg
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The fixation with social media as the root of rising teen suicides blinds us to critical factors that you rarely hear anyone talking about in conversations about teen mental health.
https://neuroeverything.substack.com/p/social-media-adolescent-mental-health
https://redd.it/1ca456m
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Alzheimer's risk associated with stressful life events during childhood and midlife, study finds
https://www.psypost.org/alzheimers-risk-associated-with-stressful-life-events-during-childhood-and-midlife-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1c9jjk0
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Scientists identify how addictive drugs hijack natural reward processing
https://www.psypost.org/scientists-identify-how-addictive-drugs-hijack-natural-reward-processing/
https://redd.it/1c8ntz1
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Ozempic and marijuana: Semaglutide shows promise in reducing cannabis dependence
https://www.psypost.org/ozempic-and-marijuana-semaglutide-shows-promise-in-reducing-cannabis-dependence/
https://redd.it/1c7t7m5
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Looking younger linked to positive aging experiences and better health in older adults
https://www.psypost.org/looking-younger-linked-to-positive-aging-experiences-and-better-health-in-older-adults/
https://redd.it/1c6fjjf
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New research reveals how "sexualization spillover" can harm female job candidates
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-reveals-how-sexualization-spillover-can-harm-female-job-candidates/
https://redd.it/1c5w3il
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Around 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder at some point in their lives, study finds
https://www.psypost.org/around-27-of-individuals-with-adhd-develop-cannabis-use-disorder-at-some-point-in-their-lives-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1c5jf1u
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Alcohol, relationships, and longevity: Couples with similar drinking habits tend to live longer
https://www.psypost.org/alcohol-relationships-and-longevity-couples-with-similar-drinking-habits-tend-to-live-longer/
https://redd.it/1c5dtx5
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AACAP Endorses the Inclusion of Methylphenidate in the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines
https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(24)00076-5/abstract
https://redd.it/1c5aubf
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Designing non-hallucinogenic psychedelic treatments that may accelerate research on mental health benefits
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-non-hallucinogenic-psychedelic-treatments-mental-health.html
https://redd.it/1c4aj5a
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Researchers uncover link between maternal sensitivity and infant brain responses to happy faces
https://www.psypost.org/researchers-uncover-link-between-maternal-sensitivity-and-infant-brain-responses-to-happy-faces/
https://redd.it/1c430r8
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New psychology research upends traditional views on conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy
https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-research-upends-traditional-views-on-conspiracy-beliefs-and-vaccine-hesitancy/
https://redd.it/1cb9pae
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AI connects gut bacteria metabolites to Alzheimer's disease progression
https://www.psypost.org/ai-connects-gut-bacteria-metabolites-to-alzheimers-disease-progression/
https://redd.it/1caqojr
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Psychedelic treatments for mental health problems: promises and pitfalls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WknlkmJee4E
https://redd.it/1ca4omo
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Study unveils a new AI model that was more than 90% successful at determining whether scans of brain activity came from a woman or a man.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2310012121
https://redd.it/1c9lwy1
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‘Like a film in my mind’: hyperphantasia and the quest to understand vivid imaginations
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/apr/20/like-a-film-in-my-mind-hyperphantasia-and-the-quest-to-understand-vivid-imaginations?CMP=share_btn_url
https://redd.it/1c9gc83
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Men with erectile dysfunction are at increased risk of anxiety and depression
https://www.psypost.org/men-with-erectile-dysfunction-are-at-increased-risk-of-anxiety-and-depression/
https://redd.it/1c8xe4l
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Genetic factors linked to nightmares and poor mental health show substantial overlap
https://www.psypost.org/genetic-factors-linked-to-nightmares-and-poor-mental-health-show-substantial-overlap/
https://redd.it/1c7y2n7
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This election year, fighting misinformation is messier and more important than ever
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/01/trends-fighting-misinformation-disinformation-election-year
https://redd.it/1c7gc6z
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Surprising study suggests Trump’s endorsements influence Democrats more than Republicans
https://www.psypost.org/surprising-study-suggests-trumps-endorsements-influence-democrats-more-than-republicans/
https://redd.it/1c6b286
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Rats Can Count: Study Unveils Numerical Sense in Rodents
https://neurosciencenews.com/rats-number-sense-25934/
https://redd.it/1c5p9u5
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Guilt-tripping for the public good often achieves its intended result
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/guilt-tripping-for-the-public-good-often-achieves-its-intended-result/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit
https://redd.it/1c5gcsv
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Childhood adversity linked to anxiety and depression in older adults
https://www.psypost.org/childhood-adversity-linked-to-anxiety-and-depression-in-older-adults/
https://redd.it/1c5clp1
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Political ideologies shape perceptions of history
https://www.psypost.org/political-ideologies-shape-perceptions-of-history/
https://redd.it/1c4kmvz
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Political stances on 4chan differ significantly between genders
https://duolicious.app/blog/the-gender-gap-in-dating-among-4channers/
https://redd.it/1c4487u
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Weekly Discussion Thread
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