Psychopharmacology

Antidepressant use in pregnancy not linked to child mental health problems after accounting for maternal depression

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. Children born to mothers who used antidepressants during pregnancy do not appear to …

Neuroscience

Intermittent fasting boosts libido by lowering brain serotonin

A new study published in Cell Metabolism has found that intermittent fasting enhances sexual behavior in aging male mice—not by improving sperm quality or hormone levels, but by shifting brain …

Mental Health

Tactile decline may signal early cognitive impairment

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new scientific review published in Biological Psychology highlights the potential role of …

Social Psychology

Republican women and Democratic men often break with party lines on gun policy

A new study published in American Politics Research sheds light on how Americans’ views on gun policy are shaped not just by their gender or political party, but by the …

Psychopharmacology

21-year-old man dies after jabbing pencil into his brain during psilocybin trip

In a newly reported case, a 21-year-old Hispanic man in Texas died after stabbing himself in both eyes with a pencil during a bad psychedelic experience at home. The disturbing …

Neuroscience

Study links premature ejaculation to altered brain activity and neurotransmitter imbalances

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new study published in Brain Imaging and Behavior has uncovered differences in …

Cognitive Science

Psychology study sheds light on why some moments seem to fly by

Many people feel that life speeds up as they get older. But what actually causes this sensation? A new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin sheds light on …