A Randomized Clinical Trial of Repeated Doses of Psilocybin for the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A landmark clinical trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has provided new evidence that psilocybin, the primary psychoactive compound found in certain species of fungi, may offer a transformative…

Misalignment between self-view and expectations of others drives loneliness in borderline personality disorder

A groundbreaking study involving individuals seeking treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) has identified a significant psychological gap that may contribute to the profound social isolation often experienced by those…

How eye contact shapes the believability of computer-generated faces

As virtual humans become more integrated into the fabric of daily life—serving as avatars in online therapy, NPCs in high-budget video games, and interfaces for customer service—the ability to foster…

Feeling angry makes people more likely to share news from low-credibility sources

The Psychological Landscape of the Digital Age The rise of social media has fundamentally altered the mechanics of human communication, shifting the focus from the accuracy of information to the…

Influence of Active Production Versus Passive Consumption of Podcasts on Medical Students’ Learning Outcomes

A team of researchers at a prominent German medical school recently conducted an experimental study to determine whether the act of creating digital media, specifically podcasts, provides a superior educational…

A new study explores the boundary between everyday caffeine and panic

A standard cup of coffee is unlikely to trigger a full-scale panic attack in individuals diagnosed with panic disorder, despite long-standing clinical warnings to the contrary. However, while a moderate…

New study suggests dreams function as a “multimotive simulation space”

The Evolution of Dream Theory and Social Simulation To understand the significance of this new research, it is essential to place it within the broader history of sleep science. For…

Female leaders command equal obedience in a modern replication of the Milgram experiment

The Foundation of Obedience: From Yale to the Present Day To understand the significance of the new findings, one must look back to the early 1960s at Yale University. Social…

Early exposure and emerging risk: A latent profile analysis of pornography use trajectories and their psychological correlates

The landscape of digital consumption has undergone a radical transformation over the last two decades, bringing the accessibility of sexually explicit material to the forefront of psychological inquiry. As high-speed…

Brain waves predict the intensity of magic mushroom trips

A person’s natural brain wave patterns might offer a reliable preview of how intensely they will react to a dose of psilocybin, according to a landmark study published in the…