Antidepressant side effects may not universally improve as treatment progresses, a new study published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica reveals.
https://www.psypost.org/study-challenges-assumption-of-universal-improvement-in-antidepressant-side-effects/
https://redd.it/1gvc8du
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Hypochondria is a real and dangerous illness, new research shows
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-hypochondria-can-be-deadly-and-how-newer-treatments-help/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit
https://redd.it/1gv3faz
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New Study Reveals 6 Key Ways to Cultivate a Thriving Marriage: Emotional Gestures, Thoughtful Gifts, Respecting Space, Prioritizing Intimacy, Shared Activities, and Supporting Family
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/new-study-reveals-6-key-ways-to-cultivate-a-thriving-marriage-emotional-gestures-thoughtful-gifts-and-more/
https://redd.it/1guspgu
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Ghosting, a common form of rejection in the digital era, can leave individuals feeling abandoned and confused | New research suggests that the effects may be even deeper, linking ghosting and stress to maladaptive daydreaming and vulnerable narcissism.
https://www.psypost.org/ghosting-and-stress-emerge-as-predictors-of-maladaptive-daydreaming-and-narcissism/
https://redd.it/1gu6r0h
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Rural Americans trust government less, no matter who’s president | This trend persists regardless of whether a Republican or Democratic president is in office, offering new insights into the political divide between rural and urban America.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-rural-americans-trust-government-less-no-matter-whos-president/
https://redd.it/1gaztnf
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How does the mind control the body?
http://www.ashmanroonz.ca/2024/10/how-mind-as-whole-affects-its-bodily.html
https://redd.it/1gacpa7
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A recent study of over 50,000 Norwegian students revealed that individuals who drank energy drinks daily tended to have lower-quality sleep compared to students who rarely or never consumed energy drinks.
https://www.psypost.org/energy-drink-use-associated-with-shorter-less-efficient-sleep-in-college-students/
https://redd.it/1g9ts68
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Consciousness is split in two "streams"?
http://youtube.com
https://redd.it/1g9nxwy
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An EU-funded research project is seeking to shed new light on links between mental illnesses such as ADHD and working memory
https://ponderwall.com/index.php/2024/05/13/memory/
https://redd.it/1g9h9tr
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Global pharmacovigilance study finds that the use of methylphenidate in children with ADHD is not associated with a significant increased risk of Valvular Heart Disease(VHD) but a significant increased risk of VHD was found in adults with ADHD who used methylphenidate
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pds.5814
https://redd.it/1g99pnt
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Intrinsic motivation: A (very) deep dive
https://erringtowardsanswers.substack.com/p/intrinsic-motivation
https://redd.it/1g8qfu4
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Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover triggered academic exodus, study suggests
https://www.psypost.org/elon-musks-twitter-takeover-triggered-academic-exodus-study-suggests/
https://redd.it/1g8n47x
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https://redd.it/1g7szoy
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Superhero films can encourage prosocial behavior, new study finds
https://www.psypost.org/superhero-films-can-encourage-prosocial-behavior-new-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1g7gxgt
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People with a history of child maltreatment prefer larger social distances towards friends and strangers
https://www.psypost.org/people-with-a-history-of-child-maltreatment-prefer-larger-social-distances-towards-friends-and-strangers/
https://redd.it/1g79vyt
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Can therapy rewire the brain? For individuals struggling with both depression and obesity, a new Stanford Medicine study says yes—when the therapy is the right fit.
https://www.psypost.org/brain-circuitry-changes-linked-to-therapeutic-success-in-depression-treatment/
https://redd.it/1gv3qpi
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New research uncovers the moral foundations underlying support for Christian nationalism | The findings show that loyalty and sanctity are key motivators for supporters, while fairness drives opposition. Contrary to popular belief, authority and care were found to have minimal influence.
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-uncovers-the-moral-foundations-underlying-support-for-christian-nationalism/
https://redd.it/1guwm2l
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Study confirms Egyptians likely used hallucinogens in rituals | Special concoction also contained honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice, and grapes to make it look like blood.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/study-confirms-egyptians-likely-used-hallucinogens-in-rituals/
https://redd.it/1gu6xd5
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In a new study, researchers found that occupational roles explain a significant portion of variance in personality traits, revealing distinct personality profiles across 263 different occupations.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-examines-personality-profiles-across-263-occupations/
https://redd.it/1gu4r9w
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Children often visiting coasts, rivers, and lakes are more likely to practice pro-environmental behaviors when they grow up
https://www.psypost.org/children-often-visiting-coasts-rivers-and-lakes-are-more-likely-to-practice-pro-environmental-behaviors-when-they-grow-up/
https://redd.it/1gafwf8
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A summation of basic differences between theories, hypothesis, bias, and more. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5462967/
https://redd.it/1ga7yp6
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Emotional Blindness Drives Empathy Deficits in Psychopathy
https://neurosciencenews.com/psychopathy-alexithymia-emotion-27915/
https://redd.it/1g9q0jy
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Excessive news consumption predicts increased political hostility | The study shows that those who lose themselves in political news are more likely to see opponents as enemies, leading to hostile actions such as online fights.
https://www.psypost.org/excessive-news-consumption-predicts-increased-political-hostility/
https://redd.it/1g9n9rv
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Review in Nature: ADHD is primarily genetic with a heritability rate of 70-80%. In rare cases, however, ADHD can be caused by a sudden neurologically compromising event such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) later in life.
https://pure.rug.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/1124067910/s41572-024-00495-0.pdf
https://redd.it/1g9ed1j
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The Future of Birth: How Artificial Wombs Could Transform Neonatal Care and Revolutionize Parenthood!
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/the-future-of-birth-how-artificial-wombs-could-transform-neonatal-care-and-revolutionize-parenthood/
https://redd.it/1g90b30
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Attractive people are expected to be more generous — and generosity makes them more attractive
https://www.psypost.org/attractive-people-are-expected-to-be-more-generous-and-generosity-makes-them-more-attractive/
https://redd.it/1g8oiak
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A recent study of men in the U.K. found that those who perceive themselves as either the most attractive or the least attractive tend to show higher levels of hostility towards women compared to men with an average view of their attractiveness.
https://www.psypost.org/very-attractive-and-very-unattractive-men-show-the-highest-hostility-towards-women/
https://redd.it/1g8kp37
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Stanford psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” dies at 91
https://apnews.com/article/zimbardo-stanford-prison-experiment-psychology-af0ce3eb92b8442adbe7a40f5998e25f
https://redd.it/1g7jdew
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Struggles with masculinity drive men into incel communities
https://www.psypost.org/struggles-with-masculinity-drive-men-into-incel-communities/
https://redd.it/1g7c9iy
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Voters’ ‘moral flexibility’ helps them defend politicians’ misinformation − if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth
https://theconversation.com/voters-moral-flexibility-helps-them-defend-politicians-misinformation-if-they-believe-the-inaccurate-info-speaks-to-a-larger-truth-236832
https://redd.it/1g753i2
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