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Numerosity perception enables us to quickly estimate the number of objects in a visual scene, a fundamental skill supporting efficient interaction with the environment. In this study, we tracked how the human brain…
Maladaptive self-beliefs are a core symptom of major depressive disorder. These beliefs are perpetuated by a negatively biased integration of self-related feedback. Understanding the neurocomputational mechanisms of…
The sociopolitical environment can act as a potent stressor with significant consequences for health and well-being. Of increasing global relevance in this context is soft political repression, including denunciation and…
âMany studies reported null results for the first generation of epigenetic clocks, raising questions about the underlying hypothesis as well as the validity of the clocks themselves,â explains co-author Daniel…
Evidence shows that non-right-handed children are more likely to present with neurodevelopmental conditions compared to their peers, possibly because of brain lateralization differences. This, in turn, suggests that…
Mental well-being and resilience are closely interrelated constructs that shape university studentsâ ability to cope with academic and social challenges. Although prior studies have documented a positive association…
Social connections are essential for well-being, particularly in middle-aged and older adults, but maintaining them becomes challenging due to shrinking social networks and physical limitations that hinder participation…
Researchers and policymakers face substantial challenges in selecting methods for conducting remote surveys, particularly when collecting sensitive information, reaching hard-to-access populations, during emergencies, or…
Speech analysis is promising for detecting psychiatric symptoms, yet challenged in neurological disorders because of associated motor and cognitive impairments. Here, we used Huntingtonâs disease (HD), an inherited…
This mixed-methods study aims to explore the motivation behind Chinese university studentsâ participation in short-term study abroad (STSA) programs. It is based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and…
The Gaza Strip has suffered massive civilian harm, widespread displacement, and near-total disruption of health services since 7 October 2023, creating an acute humanitarian and mental-health emergency. In this study, we…
This study examines workplace bullying (mobbing) among healthcare professionals through the lens of cognitive, emotional, and spiritual resources. The healthcare sector is characterized by high stress levels, heavy…
In response to the global issue where approximately a quarter of the population suffers from sleep disorders, closely linked to insufficient physical activity, decreased self-control, and problematic social media use…
This study investigated the association between soccer training and aggressive behavior, alongside underlying resting-state neural substrates. We recruited 48 professional soccer players and 59 controls. Aggression was…
To address the scarcity of scalable and interpretable mental health screening tools for university students, we developed MHSP-Stack (Mental Health Status Prediction via Stacking) and applied multi-level explainability…
Psychiatric trials typically define success as symptom reduction, yet patients prioritize meaning, vitality, and functioning. This imbalance undervalues experiential benefits, distorting clinical, policy, and FDA…
This study aimed to explore the impact of a laughter prescription on well-being in a sample of earthquake survivors in Türkiye. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted following a 14-day intervention; and…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various fields, including art. Studies comparing human- and AI-generated art primarily examine evaluation, perception, and the ability to identify art created by AI…
Emotion recognition (ER) is a core socio-cognitive skill supported by distributed brain networks, including face-selective occipito-temporal regions, the superior temporal sulcus, and the amygdala, which interact with…
Currently, the application of design thinking in the field of STEM education is expanding. However, in this field, there is currently no systematic analysis or comprehensive explanation of the extent to which design…
Artificial intelligence (AI) may enhance the effectiveness of routine mental health care, yet large-scale real-world evaluations remain limited. We examined whether employer-level access to AI-enabled continuous care…
Peer influence is a central yet contested issue in adolescence, a developmental period marked by heightened social sensitivity. The present study examined how adolescents conform to prosocial and antisocial decisions of…
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. During my college years, I worked summers at a family camp in the Sierras for alumni of the University of California. A month into my first summer, I was running…
When people encounter new information that challenges their expectations, their pupils are likely to dilate. This physiological response is a sign that something is happening in the brain to help the person adapt to the…
Medicaid spending on autism therapy quintupled in four years, climbing to $10 billion in 2025 from about $2 billion in 2021, The New York Times reports.
California's push to implement new nurse-to-patient ratios at psychiatric hospitals has sparked widespread concern among hospital leaders.
The new community centres - one of which will be in Hull - will offer walk-in support without requiring a referral with patients having to wait for months.
An African proverb about deep roots reveals the psychology of resilience and why inner strength grows long before life's storms.
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. The question of whether similar or dissimilar personality traits are a source of romantic attraction and marital satisfaction has been debated for years. An…
Temporarily pausing puberty with leuprolide in adolescent rats delays reproductive development. However, research in Biology of Sex Differences and Hormones and Behavior provides evidence that subjects achieve full…
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