/r/psychology

Title	Upvotes	Author
Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster, according to new longitudinal study. Findings suggest that people who have lost a parent, partner, sibling, or child showed signs of older biological age compared to those who hadn’t experienced such losses.	323	AnnaMouse247
New psychology research links art to a more meaningful life	246	maki23
Stress is warping our sense of time while ruining our decision-making and awareness is key to regaining control and finding balance in your daily life.	155	UseComprehensive578
Bipolar disorder and alcohol use often coexist, with many viewing drinking as a way to self-medicate. However, study finds that increased drinking in individuals with bipolar disorder can lead to heightened depressive or manic symptoms in the following six months, regardless of alcohol use disorder	102	AnnaMouse247
Unlocking the hidden power of art: How creative expression boosts well-being	93	KingSash
Judging your own happiness is linked with negative meta-emotions and could backfire, negatively impacting life satisfaction and psychological well-being, according to new APA research. Researchers say that experiencing emotions with acceptance is more useful.	82	AnnaMouse247
New APA study says thinking can sometimes hurt. Findings indicate that mental effort feels unpleasant across various populations and tasks. Researchers suggest that people might choose mentally effortful activities despite the effort, not because of it.	70	AnnaMouse247
Words like 'this' and 'that' or 'here' and 'there' occur in all languages. Study shows such 'demonstrative' words direct focus of attention and establish joint attention. Results from ten languages and computational modelling reveal demonstratives are universal and link language and social cognition	67	AnnaMouse247
Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis, according to study. Researchers discover a genetic diagnostic method - using a small sample of skin from the upper arm can identify rare neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-invasive way. Breakthrough approach underpins the PERSYST study	63	AnnaMouse247
Study of over 230k U.S. responses reveals that people’s moral values change with the seasons. Group cohesion and conformity are stronger in spring and fall than in summer and winter. Seasonal shifts could influence politics, law, and health, including the timing of elections and court cases	56	AnnaMouse247

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