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Lonely individuals tend to think and talk in an unusual way, study finds

Lonely individuals show atypical neural and linguistic responses to celebrities, diverging from group norms. Their unique perceptions reflect a lack of shared reality, reinforcing feelings of isolation and highlighting deviations in social cognition linke

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Our Brains Completely Distort How Time Actually Happens — Here’s How To Take Advantage Of It

Researchers are attempting to understand how our interaction with our environment shapes our experience of time.

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How to improve concentration: Tips and when to contact a doctor

People may improve concentration by eating well, taking frequent breaks from tasks, and getting more sleep. Learn more tips to boost focus here.

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Research finds negative effects of screen time on kids, including risk of OCD

Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children.

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Research: Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain

A new study from academics at UCL may change the way we view and treat depression. Find out more about the implications.

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Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Manipulators Are More Likely To Engage in ‘Virtuous Victim Signaling,’ Says Study

Plus: Protesters sue over alleged mistreatment by arresting officers, a new ruling on robocalls, and more...

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5 Things Therapists Wish Everyone Knew About Mental Health | Psychology Today

Most people who walk into my therapy office tell me that they had thought about getting help for years. But they were afraid to reach out to a therapist.

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Slow walkers have slower minds, scientists reveal

William Blake did it dreamily, Sigmund Freud languidly, and Albert Einstein almost religiously.

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Brain scans show promise in spotting suicidal thoughts - CBS News

Comparing scans of people's brains thinking about the word "death," you get different results in a person who has thought about suicide and one who has not

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Addiction Rehab Is Broken. Can Technology Fix It?

My time in rehab left me humiliated and desperate to know why my friends were dying. A wave of app developers are trying to do better.

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Renowned Harvard Psychologist Says ADHD Is Largely A Fraud

If anyone has the professional expertise and moral authority to compare psychology to a rotten piece of furniture, it is Jerome Kagan...