Parental conservatism does not improve the transmission of religious beliefs, study shows

A father’s absence is linked to early puberty, but only if it happens during a crucial developmental window

Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders

Unmarried adults in their thirties and forties hold highly diverse goals for future relationships, with cohabitation being more popular than marriage

America's First Legal Psilocybin Program Treated 346 People

Body dysmorphia is linked to an exaggerated cognitive bias for self-related information

Horror soundtracks can make friendly smiles feel eerie and threatening, study finds

In the US, one in seven leisurely moments comes with guilt: A new study explores the experience of ‘leisure guilt’

Gen Z Americans are more willing to use blockades and violence to stop public speakers

The link between vitamin intake and depression largely vanishes when factoring in lifestyle

Study: 4 In 10 Fifth-Graders Say They Need Mental Health Care

ADHD is associated with a higher likelihood of becoming an entrepreneur, but only for highly intelligent men

Depression and anxiety often occur together in the same people

Psychedelics as a potential treatment for borderline personality disorder: A narrative review

Sexually aroused men are more prone to misjudging a woman’s interest in flirting by focusing on her clothing rather than her facial expressions

People with severe mental disorders present a higher risk of developing dementia at all ages and also a higher risk of stroke, especially in the young and middle stages of life

A study suggests that overconfidence persists not due to its costs but because of them, serving as a reliable signal for ability

Study of 2,098 young people aged 13–22 years found those exposed to a suicide attempt were significantly more likely to attempt suicide themselves in the 2 years following exposure

Metalheads can endure pain longer thanks to the festival experience: Listening to heavy metal music at the Wacken Open Air increases the audience's pain tolerance

Daily social media use beyond 2.5 hours tracks with depression

Research found people having experiences that challenge their understanding of reality are more common—and more meaningful—than expected

Single people who pursue novel activities report better psychological health

The type of luxury a person displays online can influence how attractive they appear to potential romantic partners

Lower-class employees face greater professional backlash for negotiating their salaries

Nicotine use during adolescence (17-19Y) is linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, with nearly 80% of girls who use nicotine reporting clinically significant anxiety symptoms…

Recent psychological research provides evidence that adolescents who feel emotionally detached and unnoticed by others may be more likely to engage in addictive behaviors as a way to cope

Right-leaning Canadians’ trust in the bodies that manage Canadian elections has declined significantly since 2019

New results contrast with traditional assumptions about gender desires

Men are less likely than women to seek help after experiencing intimate partner violence, and new research found the main barriers include viewing it as a private matter, fear of retaliation, shame…

Men who crave social power are more likely to endorse strict beauty norms for women

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