New research shows how generative AI may intensify suicide risk among children and adolescents through thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and capability for lethal self-injury

Popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself

A higher percentage of MAGA Republicans (52.2%) than of strong Democrats (32.1%) believed political violence is usually or always justified to achieve at least one political objective

A single dose of psilocybin, paired with psychological support, provides months of relief from chronic suicidal thoughts in new study

Anxiety is a highly prevalent mental health condition, and it is particularly common in autistic populations

Nearly 1 in 5 US adolescents and young adults now seek mental health advice from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, raising concerns about how these tools are reshaping the treatment ecosystem…

Advanced AI models suffer a near-total collapse on classic psychology test as cognitive demands increase

A ten-country study on public perceptions of 5G EMF emissions reports on who feels exposed, and why, concluding that when the public assesses RF-EMF exposure, they often rely on heuristics (e.g., more sources imply more exposure) that guide them correctly.

The 2024 US presidential election unfolded in an environment of heightened polarization, widespread distrust, and unprecedented public anger

When romantic partners move in together, sharing similar feelings and perspectives about the transition is linked to greater relationship satisfaction

Hunger makes food easier and more vivid to imagine: in two studies, hungry participants visualized food smells, flavors, and textures faster and more vividly than when they were full, suggesting that bodily state can intensify cravings and influence eating decisions

Republicans and Democrats process the implied meanings of Trump and Harris differently, study shows

Cuddling cats might make us feel worse when under stress

Antisemitism emerges on both the right and the left of the political spectrum

Growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with faster brain maturation

Remote work is making Americans lonelier and sadder, new study suggests

Polarised elections do not erode support for the basic principles of democracy, finds study of 30 countries

Just 5 posts may be enough to shape what people believe online, new study finds

Social class narcissism linked to anti-psychiatry conspiracy theories

Study finds many college students abandon their free speech ideals under ideological pressure

New study tests whether liberals’ moral concern has “inverted” to favor distant others over close ones

Skipping meals and irregular eating habits linked to depression symptoms

Voters use left and right political labels as mental shortcuts, not strict policy matches

Four decades of data show high-status voters, not the working class, are reshaping American politics

General intelligence and a strong work ethic are the best predictors of college grades

Latino Republicans' support for GOP has intensified at a time when it is publicly championing policies perceived as hostile to Latinos and people of color

The cognitive difference between amateur and expert chess players

Toddlers who show stronger abilities in pretend play tend to experience fewer emotional and behavioral difficulties as they enter primary school

When teenage daughters use humor to talk about sex with their mothers, they tend to experience better sexual well-being

Among white evangelical Americans, higher levels of racial resentment were strongly associated with a higher probability of voting

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