durmusheva.bsky.social
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As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our lives, the role of psychology in guiding its development is more crucial than ever.
A good read for anyone at the intersection of psychology and tech
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May 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
New research suggests substances like psilocybin could revolutionize pain management.

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Psychedelics May Reduce Chronic Pain and Related Opioid Use
Recent research indicates that the use of psychedelics has the potential to significantly reduce the experience of chronic pain, as well as associated substance use.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This insightful piece explores the transformative power of radical acceptance- acknowledging life's challenges without judgment. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In a culture obsessed with positive thinking, can letting go be a radical act? | Nadine Levy
Beyond self-help mantras like ‘Let them’, radical acceptance shows us the value in learning how to truly accept life just the way it is
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May 7, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This research looks at how people feel about TMS, who’s eligible, and what makes them more likely to take part. Super interesting for anyone into brain science
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The role of individual differences and attitude in willingness to participate in TMS studies - Behavior Research Methods
Finding neurophysiological research participants can be challenging, especially when the technology used in the research study is less known, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Despite t...
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May 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
It’s fascinating how these experiences can aid in therapeutic outcomes, under the right supervision and with proper precautions in place
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Clinically relevant acute subjective effects of psychedelics beyond mystical experience - Nature Reviews Psychology
The administration of classic psychedelics has been associated with well-being and mental health benefits as well as risks and adverse events. The acute subjective effects of psychedelics might have a...
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May 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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King's IoPPN and @swanseauni.bsky.social researchers have been granted £1.1 million by the Medical Research Council, to use #AI to improve outcomes for people living with drug-resistant #epilepsy #Neuroscience #MedSky

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Using AI and data analysis to tackle drug-resistant epilepsy
Swansea University and King's College secure £1.1 million funding from Medical Research Council
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April 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Top-down influences on the perception of emotional stimuli

Review by Aprajita Mohanty, Jonathan Freeman & Jingwen Jin

Web: go.nature.com/4cWj3p4
PDF: rdcu.be/ejIct

#psychscisky #psychology
April 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Great new paper by Stagnaro & Amsalem in NatComm:
Detailed fact-based informational module about gun control leads to persistent reductions in polarization (attitudes move towards midpoint). Seeing the evidence cited by other side makes opinions more moderate www.nature.com/articles/s41...
April 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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A new PSPI report shows that children learn arithmetic most effectively when instruction combines conceptual understanding and timed practice. #Teaching #Learning @nicolemmcneil.bsky.social, @numcog.bsky.social

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Science Explains How Children Best Learn Math—And Yes, Timed Practice Helps
A new report shows that children learn arithmetic most effectively when instruction combines conceptual understanding and timed practice.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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New research from Nick Obradovich, @estebanmoro.bsky.social l, @keltonminor.bsky.social shows that people post more on #socialmedia when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the U.S.
Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media
New research shows that people post more on social media when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the United States.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM