A new study has found that most Americans do not expect a civil war to occur in the near future, and even fewer believe such a conflict is necessary. Among …
Social PsychologyDespite political tensions, belief in an impending U.S. civil war remains low
Mental HealthStress disrupts gut and brain barriers by reducing key microbial metabolites, study finds
A new study reports that a single, brief exposure to stress is associated with a rapid reduction of beneficial compounds produced by gut bacteria. The research, published in the journal …
NeurosciencePsychedelic compound blurs boundary between self and others in the brain, study finds
A new study has found that a psychedelic formulation inspired by ayahuasca can significantly alter how the brain processes faces—especially one’s own. The research shows that the compound changes both …
Mental HealthA simple breathing exercise enhances emotional control, new research suggests
A new study published in the journal Psychological Reports indicates that just three minutes of slow, controlled breathing can improve a person’s ability to manage their emotional responses to negative …
Mental HealthGirls are better than boys at detecting their own ADHD symptoms
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A study of adolescents with ADHD in Sweden found that boys tended to …
Social PsychologyHispanic adolescents experience later sleep timing and greater social jet lag than peers, study finds
A new study published in the journal Sleep Advances sheds light on the complex web of behavioral and social factors that influence adolescent sleep patterns, especially among Hispanic youth. Drawing …
Social PsychologyStudent loan debt doesn’t deter civic engagement — it may actually drive it, new research suggests
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new study suggests that Americans burdened by student loan debt are not …