Psychology

The largest genetic study on anxiety disorders to date reveals new biological mechanisms behind anxiety. It can help to find new ways to develop more precise therapies.

Research team investigates strategies to control laughter - and when social cues override them. In many everyday and professional situations, laughing at the wrong moment can be inappropriate or disruptive, making the ability to hold back amusement an important skill.

Researchers from Bonn and Tübingen show that the effect is mediated by the conscious feeling of hunger.

A new scientific statement warns of health risks for children and young people from digital media. Scientific organisations are calling for clear age limits and stronger child protection.

A new study led by cognitive neuroscientists at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences shows that merely imagining a positive encounter with someone can make you like them better by engaging brain regions involved with learning and preference. The findings could have implications for psychotherapy, sports performance and more.  

Study demonstrates for the first time the effectiveness of adjunctive digital training during inpatient treatment. A brief smartphone-based training programme completed by patients with depression alongside their inpatient treatment can lead to long-term reduction in depressive symptoms.