/r/psychology/

r/psychology

3.3M members
r/psychology is a subreddit with 3.3M members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is massive in size.
A Reddit community for sharing and discussing science-based psychological material.

Popular Themes in r/psychology

#1
News
: "Women show increased aggression toward those with larger breasts, study finds"
25 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Young adulthood is no longer one of life’s happiest times"
2 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Power Threat Meaning Framework - A structure for identifying patterns in emotional distress, unusual experiences and troubling behaviour, as an alternative to psychiatric diagnosis and classification"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/psychology

#1

Study

: "Study: Childhood trauma leads to lasting brain network changes"
45 posts
#2

Brain

: "Study: Childhood trauma leads to lasting Brain network changes"
19 posts
#3

New

: "Why are board games so popular among many people with autism? Two New studies highlight the science supporting the anecdote, and the important reasons behind the link. Researchers say the work could help inform future work on designing wellbeing interventions. "
16 posts
#4

Depression

: "Scientists say they've broken down Depression and anxiety into six types. The findings could provide a more accurate picture of the variation in cases of Depression and anxiety, they say, and could help doctors target the most appropriate treatments to patients."
6 posts
#5

Narcissism

: "Narcissism decreases with age, study finds | But people who are more narcissistic as children tend to remain so as adults"
5 posts
#6

Domestic Violence

5 posts
#7

Dementia

: "Drugs that treat enlarged prostate may also decrease risk for Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), says study. Specifically, side effect of the drugs target a biological flaw shared by DLB and other neurodegenerative diseases, raising possibility they may have broad potential treating these conditions."
5 posts
#8

Memory

: "Vitamin B6 is vital for brain function, with deficiency linked to Memory issues and depression. Supplementing B6 alone isn't sufficient. Research shows blocking the enzyme pyridoxal phosphatase raises cellular B6 levels - possibly offering novel ways to treat mental and neurodegenerative disorders."
5 posts
#9

Children

: "A new study has revealed that having a dog at Children's Court (high-stress environment) substantially reduces stress and anxiety, enhances speech and memory function, and promotes overall physical and mental well-being for young witnesses, victims and their caregivers."
5 posts
#10

Health

: "You’re on your own, kid: International students lacking mental Health support, new Australian study finds. "
5 posts

Member Growth in r/psychology

Daily
+7k members(0.2%)
Monthly
+185k members(5.9%)
Yearly
+1.6M members(97.6%)

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