Research Digest

Today, we present an inspiring paper on depression. The article “The heterogeneity of major depression” by David Goldberg challenges the notion that major depression is a homogeneous disorder. Goldberg argues that the current diagnostic criteria for major depression in both ICD and DSM classifications oversimplify a complex and varied condition. He also criticizes the use…

The research we’re presenting today is not entirely new, but it’s fascinating and significant for understanding social emotions. It has uncovered an intriguing way to counteract the harmful impacts of social exclusion – simply touching a teddy bear. The study, based on two psychological experiments, was published in The Social Psychological and Personality Science in…

Targeted rejection refers to situations where an individual is deliberately and intentionally rejected or excluded by others.

Previous research has shown a strong link between loneliness (the subjective experience of social disconnection) and severe health problems, as well as a reduction in life expectancy. A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour examines the character of the connection between loneliness and the risk of developing various diseases. You can read the original article…