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Although most of us can distinguish between and remember hundreds of different faces, some people are better at it than others. “Super-recognisers” can accurately identify faces even when they have only seen them briefly previously. At the other extr...

Discrimination of minority groups is likely to be associated with an increased risk of psychosis, according to a systematic review by University of Manchester and Lancaster psychologists. ...

Recession-related increases in suicide have previously been reported globally. New research has shown an equivalent rise in suicide by mental health patients, particularly men aged 45-54. ...

One in four UK children between the ages of 0 and 16 have a mother with a mental illness, according to a team of University of Manchester researchers. ...

A computer game devised by University of Manchester psychologists has called into question the theories which have been the basis of psychology for over a century. ...

A research study of newborn babies has revealed that humans are born with the innate skills needed to pick out words from language. ...

Our New Year’s Resolution to visit the gym or do more exercise need not be a stab in the dark with the help of some clever psychology, according to a team of researchers. ...

Despite the suffering caused by bipolar disorder – also known as manic depression, a significant minority of patients actually want to keep it because of the creative highs it gives them, according to new research from University of Manchester psycho...

University students who are Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) are at higher risk of self-harm and attempting suicide than their heterosexual counterparts, finds new research. ...

A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology highlights the need for psychological screening for families/primary caregivers after a child sustains a burn injury. ...

The children of families who fall upon hard times are at significantly greater risk of being involved in violent crime and harming themselves as young adults, according to a major new study. ...

Opening up about your feelings on social media has an association with lower self-esteem, mood, paranoia and opinions about the self in comparison to others according to a new study. ...

There's a crisis in psychology – here's how technology could provide a solution Technology involving virtual reality could teach us a lot about the human psyche. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb), CC BY-SA Warren Mansell, ...

A study by University of Manchester researchers has shown for the first time that a bad night’s sleep is associated with suicidal thoughts the next day in people with depression. ...

Young people belonging to alternative subcultures, such as goths, emos or metal fans, are at a greater risk of self-harm and suicide than those who do not, according to a research review. ...

Obese women are less likely to breastfeed according to a review of 20 research papers by health psychologists and midwives from The University of Manchester. ...

A scientific paper has revealed that some nutrients found in food may help reduce the symptoms of psychotic illness, when used in the early stages of treatment. ...

A new smartphone app designed by University of Manchester researchers to help people with early psychosis has shown promising results according to results from a proof-of-concept trial. ...

Sheffield Hallam University will lead work in collaboration with The University of Manchester to help tailor vital public sector services using behavioural insights expertise as part of a new government framework.   ...

A University of Liverpool psychology professor, Peter Kinderman, in collaboration with Dr Sara Tai at The University of Manchester and BBC’s Tomorrow’s World Campaign, is running a citizen science test that lets people find out what may be affecting ...

The first attempt to systematically review existing evidence has shown that pet ownership can help people with mental health problems. ...

Scientists have discovered that the left side of the brain controls the verbal expression of our long-term ‘semantic’ memory which contains facts, meanings, concepts and knowledge. ...

Whether you’re speaking in your native tongue, or in another language, being understood and believed is fundamental to good communication. After all, a fact is a fact in any language, and a statement that is objectively true should just be considered...

New research has revealed that most people who harm themselves do it as a way to deal with their emotional pain, rather than a cry for help. ...

University of Manchester researchers have found that reports of self-harm in girls aged between 13 and 16 rose by 68% between 2011 and 2014. Overall, girls had much higher rates than boys. ...

A team of University of Manchester researchers have found that changes are urgently needed in how parents are informed about newborn bloodspot screening to ensure they understand it and its consequences for them and their baby. ...

A team of researchers has published the first study to show that each one of us has a unique 'control profile' that can be extracted by computer. ...

An established but little known psychological theory is likely to improve performances across a range of activities, including sport, according to new research published today. ...

A team of University of Manchester academics has published an evaluation of the impact of the Government’s pilot Payment By Results scheme for drug misuse treatment – giving it a mixed reception. ...

Children and young people who die by suicide have often experienced the death of a family member or friend, in some cases also by suicide, according to a new report by The University of Manchester’s National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homi...