Mental Health

Mild cognitive impairment linked to lower mindfulness and weaker brain connections for emotion regulation

People experiencing early signs of memory problems may also struggle with mindfulness, a mental trait that involves focusing on the present moment, a new study published in the journal Mindfulness …

Mental Health

Brain connectivity shift across puberty may explain autism risk in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new study published in Science Advances sheds light on how changes in …

Social Psychology

Memes can serve as strong indicators of coming mass violence

Imagine a country with deep political divisions, where different groups don’t trust each other and violence seems likely. Now, imagine a flood of political images, hateful memes and mocking videos …

Psychopharmacology

Only a specific dose of psilocybin induces lasting antidepressant-like effects, study suggests

A new study published in Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry has found that a single moderate dose of psilocybin produces rapid and lasting antidepressant-like effects in rats, without the …

Social Psychology

Some dark personality traits may help buffer against depression, new psychology research suggests

People who score high on certain dark triad traits may be better equipped to manage depressive symptoms, according to a new study published in Personality and Individual Differences. The findings …

Psychopharmacology

High caffeine intake linked to greater psychological distress in people with depression

A new study published in Complex Psychiatry has found that people with a history of depression who consume high amounts of caffeine tend to report higher levels of psychological distress. …

Mental Health

New research links heatwaves to depression and anxiety in adolescents, with some at higher risk

A large-scale study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that adolescents who experienced more intense heatwaves were more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety. The …