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New study reveals that fears of violence change children's brains structure and function
How feelings of neighborhood safety may shape young minds
Racism packs a punch for those enduring it over a lifetime
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
New evidence shows how discrimination shortens lives in Black communities
Racism packs a punch for those enduring it over a lifetime
Research shows anger, not fear, shifts political beliefs
Political attitudes and opinions can and do shift, sometimes drastically. Recent psychological research from Washington University in St. Louis offers insight into how emotional responses to threats contribute to shifts in political attitudes.
What is the secret to healthy aging?
Want to age well? Researchers in psychological and brain sciences are exploring what helps people live better and longer.
What do our words say about our minds?
Psychologists at WashU are working with data scientists to develop AI tools to help psychologists uncover hidden cues to personality in language.
Study saying monthly cash won’t help children’s health is highly misleading — even irresponsible
There are three major issues with the Baby’s First Years study design
Unique chatbot is trained to help people with eating disorders
Can a chatbot for eating disorders improve access to care? This is what Dr. Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft is trying to achieve through a new study. She’s an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and an associate professor of psychiatry at WashU School of Medicine.