Psychology

Men’s antidepressant use has no negative impact on IVF success

In a recent study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital investigated the connection between men's antidepressant use, anxiety and depression and their impact on in vitro fertilisation (IVF) outcomes.

Research reveals sense of smell alters our perception of colours

Our sense of smell plays a crucial role in processing the world around us. This article explores how our sense of smell impacts our perception of colours.

Using psychedelics to mitigate Treatment Resistant Depression

Cosmo Feilding-Mellen, CEO, Beckley Psytech, charts the role of psychedelics in mitigating Treatment Resistant Depression This post has been moved. Please continue reading here. https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/article/psychedelics-mitigate-treatment-resistant-depression/163713/

Rare genetic mutation causes carrier to feel no pain

New research from UCL has uncovered the biology behind a rare genetic mutation that enables its carrier to live without pain.

The psychology behind feeling guilty and how it influences government corruption

New research explores the connection between feeling guilty and the likelihood of corruption, such as accepting a bribe.

COVID-19 experience for children in custodial settings

Dr Charlotte Lennox from the University of Manchester reports on the main findings of her research and argues that children in custodial settings were an invisible group during the COVID-19 pandemic, in this second of a two-part series.

Ayahuasca has transformational impact on how you think and feel

Ayahuasca's profound effect on the brain can help cure depression and improve planning, memory and language, says new study.

How to prepare for your first psychotherapy appointment

You have finally mustered the courage to start your counselling and have settled on a psychotherapy appointment, what can you do to better prepare?

Why Europe needs to catch up with psychedelic research

David Nutt FMedSci, Chair Drug Science and PAREA, Prof of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London, explains why Europe needs to catch up with psychedelic research.

Day Tripper: is LSD and magic mushroom microdosing the future?

Kath Temple, Psychologist, discusses the history, politics and science behind LSD and magic mushroom microdosing.

Childhood trauma increases risk of mental disorders by three times

Suffering childhood trauma, either psychologically or physically, can increase the risk of mental disorder development in adulthood by as much as three times.

How the pandemic changed our personalities

The long-standing hypothesis on personality traits may need re-evaluating after a study claims that the pandemic changed our personalities.

What behavioural economics has to offer to the NHS

At the centre of behavioural economics is an understanding that people do not always make rational decisions - here's how it could help the NHS.

Overconfidence lends itself to anti-scientific views

Overconfidence bolsters anti-scientific views as the further an individual strays from science, the stronger their opinions become.

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