Psychology / Psychiatry Stories
While many of us find comfort in the presence of animal companions, the science behind "emotional support animals" is not too strong, experts say.
MDMA has shown potential in a new study by helping people rebuild their trust after being betrayed. Importantly, it had this effect without making them naive.
In a new study, scientists from the United Kingdom found virtual reality therapy was effective in helping people deal with their fear of heights.
Even though research is still in the early stages, passing electrical brain stimulation could potentially become an intervention to reduce crime in the future.
Where our brain processes different types of emotions may depend on whether we are left-handed, right-handed or somewhere in between.
In experiments with mice, scientists were able to manipulate neuron activity and identify the cells possibly responsible for causing aggressive behavior.
Rates of depression and ADD are found to be higher among transgender and gender non-conforming youth compared to their cisgender counterparts.
Taking the perspective of an observer in an embarrassing situation can counteract the tendency to avoid embarrassment by neutralizing self-related thoughts.
While the cause of schizophrenia is still unknown, a few observed patterns and warning signs may help identify the disorder in the early stages.
The use of MRI scans in a study revealed structural differences in the brains of transgender women, specifically in a region relating to body perception.
Scientists have come closer to creating a method for an unconscious, brain-based psychotherapy for fear and anxiety disorders.
A new study claims that psilocybin — the chemical agent that makes people hallucinate can help patients with treatment-resistant depression.