BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web A group of researchers has sent an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg, asking that Meta — the company formerly known as Facebook — be more transparent about internal research into how its platforms affect the mental health of young […]Continue reading

BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web Recent research has found that mental health conditions like mood disorders and schizophrenia are associated with higher levels of inflammation in the body. Could this dysregulation of the immune system explain why people with these conditions are at risk […]Continue reading

BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web Research into the use of deep brain stimulation to treat depression has produced mixed results. But there may promise in a more personalised approach to treatment. At Science, Kelly Servick reports on studies using imaging and electrode recordings from […]Continue reading

BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web There’s a widespread belief that eating cheese before bed can give you weird dreams. But there’s no evidence that this is true, writes Jessica Brown at BBC Future. The belief may have arisen from the fact that cheese is […]Continue reading

BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web When you decline an invitation to do something with a friend, it’s better to blame a lack of money than a lack of time, according to researchers Grant Donnelly and Ashley Whillians at The Conversation. The pair found that […]Continue reading

BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web Olympic athletes have always been under intense pressure, but this year the pandemic has added to the challenges they face. At Wired, Amit Katwala explores the impact that competing at the Olympics has on athletes’ mental health. People who […]Continue reading

BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web Menopause involves the brain, not just the ovaries — and more research is needed to understand these neurological effects. This work could help doctors improve treatment for the symptoms of menopause, and even aid in our understanding of diseases […]Continue reading

BPS Research Digest Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web The Olympic Games begin in Tokyo later this month — but things are going to be very different from normal. How will the rules and restrictions surrounding the games affect athletes’ wellbeing? Jo Batey takes a look at The […]Continue reading