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2 days ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A neuroimaging study examining episodic memory found that individuals exposed to music during memory recollection were more likely to incorporate emotions associated with the music into their memories. One day later, these memories exhibited a stronger emotional tone than the original recollections. The study was published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience.
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2 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Vladimir Hedrih
1 day agoCNN — Uber is launching a new service called Route Share, a carpool-like option aimed at budget-conscious commuters. Route Share will function somewhat like a commuter shuttle: “consistent and frequent pickup options along direct routes,” running every 20 minutes during the peak commute hours of 6 to …
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3 days ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A study of individuals with alcohol use disorder in France found that the negative impact of problematic alcohol use on quality of life is greater in those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than in those without the condition. The adverse effects on quality of life appear to be amplified by dysfunctional efforts to manage the intense emotional dysregulation associated with ADHD under the influence of alcohol. The research was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.
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4 days ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
An open-label study of 12 individuals with severe treatment-resistant depression found that their symptoms significantly decreased three weeks after taking a single dose of psilocybin. These improvements persisted through the 12-week follow-up period. However, participants who also had posttraumatic stress disorder tended to experience less benefit. The research was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
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5 days ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A study conducted in Finland found that consenting to sex despite not wanting it can have both positive and negative consequences for a person’s well-being. Positive outcomes are more likely when the decision to consent is driven by a desire to increase intimacy or express love. Negative consequences, on the other hand, are more common when the consent is the result of coercion or when the individual experiences sexual distress. The study was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy.
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6 days ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A systematic review of studies on adolescents in the United States examined factors associated with condom use. The strongest predictor was condom use at first sex—adolescents who used a condom during their first sexual experience were more likely to continue using them in the future. Contrary to expectations, knowledge about safer sex was not associated with condom use. The findings were published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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6 days ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A recent study of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found that an AI-driven digital cognitive program led to greater reductions in impulsiveness and inattentiveness scores compared to a control treatment. The results suggest that these improvements were achieved by enhancing the children’s neurophysiological efficiency. The findings were published in npj Mental Health Research.
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1 week ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
An analysis of the Korean National Health Insurance Service database found that underweight individuals are 44% more likely to die by suicide compared to their normal-weight peers. In contrast, overweight and obese individuals were 20–30% less likely to die by suicide than those of normal weight. The research was published in BMC Psychiatry. Suicide—the act of intentionally ending one’s own life—is a major public health concern worldwide.
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1 week ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A longitudinal neuroimaging study conducted in Brazil found that individuals who were exposed to maltreatment during childhood tended to have a smaller volume in the right hippocampus—a brain region important for memory and emotional regulation. This reduced volume persisted throughout adolescence and remained even after accounting for symptoms of depression. The findings were published in Psychological Medicine. Childhood maltreatment refers to abuse or neglect experienced by a child.
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1 week ago | 
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
Recent research has found that individuals who use cannabis daily or nearly daily tend to have elevated levels of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), a marker of chronic inflammation. In contrast, less frequent cannabis use was not associated with increased levels of this inflammation indicator. The research was published in Psychological Medicine. Cannabis is a plant genus that includes species such as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis.
