Psychology & Intimacy Beyond the Uniform Diagnosis: University of Helsinki Study Reveals Five Distinct Neural Profiles in Major Depression October 11, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The clinical presentation of major depressive disorder has long confounded mental health professionals. Two individuals receiving the exact same clinical diagnosis can present with entirely divergent symptoms—one battling debilitating chronic…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The moderating role of athletic mental energy in the relationship between pessimism and burnout among athletes competing in university sports competitions October 9, 2026 Lina Irawan Recent findings in sports psychology have shed light on the complex interplay between cognitive mindsets and psychological fatigue among competitive student-athletes. A comprehensive study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The structural pathways from AI attitude to AI literacy among university students: considering the serial mediators of AI self-efficacy and AI motivation October 8, 2026 Lina Irawan As artificial intelligence rapidly transitions from a peripheral technological novelty into a foundational pillar of the global educational ecosystem, higher education institutions face an unprecedented mandate: equipping students with robust…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Effects of a future work self writing intervention on ruminative career exploration and career decision-making difficulties among final-year university students: a three-arm randomized controlled trial October 8, 2026 Lina Irawan The transition from higher education to the workforce has increasingly become an unpredictable journey for university graduates worldwide. With occupational structures shifting far faster than higher education curricula can adapt,…
Psychology & Intimacy Northwestern University Researchers Identify Specific Brain Cells Responsible for Cannabis-Induced Anxiety October 7, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have identified a specific population of brain cells that directly contribute to the acute anxiety and heightened fear responses often triggered by cannabinoid drugs, particularly when…
Psychology & Intimacy Morning Cortisol Elevations Linked to Frequent Cannabis Use, Oregon State University Study Finds October 5, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research emerging from Oregon State University suggests that individuals who engage in frequent cannabis consumption begin their days with significantly elevated levels of cortisol compared to non-users. Published in…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Brain-Body Connection: Tohoku University Researchers Discover How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Enhances Long-Term Motor Learning October 5, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The acquisition of a new motor skill often feels like an unpredictable endeavor. While some techniques, sports movements, or musical passages seem to click almost instantly, others remain frustratingly difficult…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Validation of the Chinese version of the adaptive functions of music listening scale among Chinese university students October 5, 2026 Lina Irawan As global digital streaming and mobile device usage continue to embed music deeper into everyday life—with individuals aged 16 to 64 averaging 20.7 hours of weekly listening—psychologists are increasingly focused…
Psychology & Intimacy Cellular Stasis in the Adult Brain: Columbia University Researchers Discover Neurogenesis Stalls in Major Depressive Disorder October 4, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking neurological study published on August 21, 2026, in the medical journal Nature Medicine has fundamentally challenged traditional understandings of major depressive disorder (MDD). Conducted by a team of…
Psychology & Intimacy Illusion of Command: How Indiana University Research Challenges the Traditional Neuroscience of Decision-Making October 4, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For decades, the human experience of making a choice has been characterized by a neat, intuitive progression: we perceive our surroundings, deliberate on the information, and execute a physical action.…
