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Psychology study finds spill-over effects of nature visits on daily happiness www.psypost.org/psychology-s...

Psychology study finds spill-over effects of nature visits on daily happiness

A recent study suggests that visiting natural spaces can enhance daily happiness. Whether walking through a park or by a river, people reported better moods on days spent in nature, including those…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 1d

Five Years After Psilocybin Therapy, Two-Thirds Remain Free from Depression www.zmescience.com/science/news...

Five Years After Psilocybin Therapy, Two-Thirds Remain Free from Depression

Researchers find that magic mushroom–assisted therapy may offer long-lasting relief for major depression.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 2d

People on the far-right and far-left exhibit strikingly similar brain responses psypost.org/people-on-the-far-right-and-far-left-exhibit-strikingly-similar-brain-responses/

People on the far-right and far-left exhibit strikingly similar brain responses

New research shows that people with strong political beliefs react more emotionally to political content. Brain activity patterns were similar among ideological extremists, whether liberal or…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 3d

Scientists studied ayahuasca users— what they found is long-term ayahuasca users tend to show less fear, anxiety, and avoidance around death www.psypost.org/scientists-s...

Scientists studied ayahuasca users—what they found about death is stunning

What happens when people repeatedly drink a powerful psychedelic brew known for evoking visions of death? A new study explores how long-term users of ayahuasca relate to mortality—and what their…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 4d

Autism Is Not a Single Condition and Has No Single Cause, Scientists Conclude www.wired.com/story/autism...

Autism Is Not a Single Condition and Has No Single Cause, Scientists Conclude

Research reveals that those diagnosed with autism early show distinct genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed later.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 5d

Largest-ever genetics study reveals hidden cause of Dyslexia www.thebrighterside.news/post/largest...

Largest-ever genetics study reveals hidden cause of Dyslexia

Largest study links 13 new genetic regions to dyslexia, revealing brain pathways shaping reading skills in over 1.2 million people.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 6d

How Estrogen and Testosterone Affect Memory and Emotion techfixated.com/how-estrogen...

How Estrogen and Testosterone Affect Memory and Emotion

The effects of testosterone on memory follow a precise dose-dependent curve—moderate levels enhance memory performance, while both low and very high

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 7d

Neuroscience Says This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger techfixated.com/neuroscience...

Neuroscience Says This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger

“The idea here is that we can momentarily counteract through movement. It’s compelling.”

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 8d

CBD Calms the Inflamed Alzheimer’s Brain - Neuroscience News neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-c...

CBD Calms the Inflamed Alzheimer’s Brain - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce neuroinflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 9d

How to resist everyday temptations | Psyche Guides psyche.co/guides/how-t...

How to resist everyday temptations | Psyche Guides

Acting on impulse often feels good at first, but brings trouble later. Understanding these urges can help you control them

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 10d

Rehashing your problems with friends can turn into a bad habit | Psyche Ideas psyche.co/ideas/rehash...

Rehashing your problems with friends can turn into a bad habit | Psyche Ideas

Although ‘co-rumination’ bolsters relationships in some ways, it also distracts from other, better coping methods

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 11d

Internet use is linked to better cognitive health in older adults www.psypost.org/internet-use...

Internet use is linked to better cognitive health in older adults

A new study finds that digitally included older adults have better cognitive functioning and fewer depressive symptoms than their offline peers. The research highlights the growing importance of…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 12d

New study across 20 countries suggests guilt, not shame, motivates generosity www.psypost.org/new-study-ac...

New study across 20 countries suggests guilt, not shame, motivates generosity

A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour explores how emotions like guilt and shame influence generous behavior across cultures. By examining decision-making in diverse societies, the…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 13d

Are Personality Types Real? What the Research Says www.healthline.com/health/menta...

Are Personality Types Real? What the Research Says

While they remain popular, there currently are not any personality type systems with scientific backing. Keep reading to learn details including why we're so drawn to them.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 14d

These facts about dark personalities seem too weird to be true but are backed by science www.psypost.org/these-facts-...

These facts about dark personalities seem too weird to be true but are backed by science

We often imagine people with dark personalities as obvious villains. But science reveals a far stranger truth, showing how these traits influence everything from head movements to vulnerability to…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 15d

The Subtle Power of Self-Deprecating Humor - Neuroscience News neurosciencenews.com/self-depreca...

The Subtle Power of Self-Deprecating Humor - Neuroscience News

Self-deprecating humor, when used thoughtfully, can help people regulate emotions, build trust, and foster connection—especially in therapeutic settings.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 16d

I've studied over 200 kids—parents who are 'really good' at handling tantrums use 7 'calming' phrases www.cnbc.com/2025/08/03/c...

I've studied over 200 kids—parents who are 'really good' at handling tantrums use 7 'calming' phrases

Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says that parents who are good at handling — or preventing — kid tantrums are mindful of their words. Here…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 17d

Parenting Styles Shape Teen Anxiety - Neuroscience News neurosciencenews.com/parenting-te...

Parenting Styles Shape Teen Anxiety - Neuroscience News

A new study shows that both mothers and fathers significantly shape their adolescent children’s social anxiety, but in different ways.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 18d

Past-life memories study reveals connections to anxiety, PTSD, and spirituality www.psypost.org/past-life-me...

Past-life memories study reveals connections to anxiety, PTSD, and spirituality

Belief in reincarnation is common in many cultures, but how do adults who claim past-life memories fare psychologically? A new Brazilian study, published in The International Journal for the…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 19d

Cannabis use linked to short-term relief of PTSD symptoms in veterans www.psypost.org/cannabis-use...

Cannabis use linked to short-term relief of PTSD symptoms in veterans

A new study suggests cannabis use may offer same-day reductions in PTSD symptoms and negative affect among veterans. However, the effects appear short-lived, raising questions about long-term…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 20d

Living simply is positively associated with psychological flourishing and life satisfaction psypost.org/living-simply-is-positively-associated-with-psychological-flourishing-and-life-satisfaction/

Living simply is positively associated with psychological flourishing and life satisfaction

Living simply may support psychological wellbeing, according to new research. The study finds that people who engage in voluntary simplicity tend to report higher life satisfaction and a stronger…

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 21d

A Metaphor for Bridging the Deep Divides peerservice.substack.com/p/a-metaphor...

A Metaphor for Bridging the Deep Divides

What are the Ultimate Truths guiding your life, relationships, work, and activism?

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 22d

Your 'Lizard Brain' May Actually Oversee Your Consciousness studyfinds.org/lizard-brain...

Your 'Lizard Brain' May Actually Oversee Your Consciousness

A Cambridge researcher’s review suggests the brain’s ancient subcortex may sustain basic awareness, reshaping how science and medicine view consciousness.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 23d

How to Spot High-Functioning Narcissism www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stre...

How to Spot High-Functioning Narcissism

Learn practical methods to uncover signs of narcissism in any situation.

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psychologyofjoy.bsky.social @psychologyofjoy.bsky.social · 24d

Do binaural beats really help you focus? A 2018 meta-analysis of 22 studies, for example, found that the beats can boost cognition, including memory and attention, and reduce anxiety and pain.
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Do binaural beats really help you focus?

The auditory illusion can create a phantom tone in your head said to promote focus, relaxation, and cognition.

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