Neural signatures of impulsivity and neuroticism are largely distinct in youth New research shows that while impulsivity and neuroticism both increase the risk of teen alcohol use, they stem from almost entirely different brain networks. This highlights how multiple biological pathways can lead to risky behavior.

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Neuroticism linked to liberal ideology in young Americans, but not older generations A new study reveals that personality traits like anxiety and irritability are linked to liberal beliefs in young Americans. This association was not found in older cohorts or in international samples ...

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Frontiers | Being nice, outgoing, curious, organized, and calm—protective or eroded by workplace bullying? Reciprocal effects of personality and bullying, and mechanisms to explain... #personality #emotions #bullying #ocean #neuroticism #selfregulation #interpersonal #conflicts #management

Neuroticism is associated with reduced brain engagement in social settings New research published in Brain Research has found that specific personality traits fundamentally alter how the human brain processes information when collaborating on a task. By measuring electrical...

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We found support for the associations most frequently cited in the literature: #conscientiousness <-> #compliance, and #neuroticism <-> #perceivedRisk. Other associations that are only occasionally seen in the literature were less strongly indicated, and there were some novel discoveries.
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Neuroticism and Genetic Risk Increase Peripheral Artery Disease Risk

UK Biobank data (Sept 2025) show that higher neuroticism together with a high polygenic risk score increases peripheral artery disease risk. Read more: getnews.me/neuroticism-and-genetic-... #neuroticism #peripheralarterydisease

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Can listening to sad music heal a heartbreak? Listening to music after a breakup might seem like a safe emotional outlet, but for those high in neuroticism, it could actually intensify the pain, new research warns.

Can listening to sad music heal a heartbreak? 🎧💔
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🧵 Often overlooked in mental health studies & #clinical practice, which tend to focus on #neuroticism and its association with mental health conditions, this research shows that understanding a person's sensitivity level is important and can have ##therapeutic implications.

Brain scans reveal parahippocampal cortex thinning in those with depression and neuroticism Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by a recurrent or persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that were previously deemed pleasurable, sometimes accompanied by changes...

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Can your personality traits make you more vulnerable to health anxiety after life’s hardships?

Find out in the latest article by Lamm et al. in @clinpsycheurope.bsky.social

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This study identified a metabolic signature of #neuroticism, highlighting the role of #omega-3 fatty acid levels, particularly DHA, and the omega-6/omega-3 ratio in the association between neuroticism and #dementia.
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First #ClusterAnalysis, then #GWAS for #MajorDepression within each subgroup:
#Olfactory genes emerge only in females with ⬇️ #Neuroticism, ⬇️ #BodyFat, & ⬆️ #EducationLevel; while #ComplementSystem genes only in females with the opposite, risk pattern; see our paper:
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The Relationship Between Medical Student Neuroticism and Preferred Medical Specialty: Cross-Sectional Study Choosing a specialty is a key decision for United States (U.S.) medical students, finalized in the fourth year through the National Resident Matching Program. Influencing factors include experience, gender, lifestyle, finances, and personality. Aligning personality with specialty can boost job satisfaction and patient care. With 51% of pre-clerkship students eyeing competitive fields, making early insights valuable. The five-factor model includes extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. Neuroticism—linked to anxiety and emotional instability—affects decision-making, but its role in specialty choice is underexplored. Studies show surgeons tend to have low neuroticism, while future obstetricians and psychiatrists show higher levels. This study examines the relationship between neuroticism and specialty choice among medical students at a U.S. allopathic medical school. The goal is to provide insights for personalized medical career counseling and interventions tailored to student needs.

JMIR Formative Res: The Relationship Between Medical Student Neuroticism and Preferred Medical Specialty: Cross-Sectional Study #MedicalEducation #Neuroticism #MedicalSpecialties #Healthcare #MedicalStudents

The Relationship Between Medical Student Neuroticism and Preferred Medical Specialty: Cross-Sectional Study Choosing a specialty is a key decision for United States (U.S.) medical students, finalized in the fourth year through the National Resident Matching Program. Influencing factors include experience, gender, lifestyle, finances, and personality. Aligning personality with specialty can boost job satisfaction and patient care. With 51% of pre-clerkship students eyeing competitive fields, making early insights valuable. The five-factor model includes extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. Neuroticism—linked to anxiety and emotional instability—affects decision-making, but its role in specialty choice is underexplored. Studies show surgeons tend to have low neuroticism, while future obstetricians and psychiatrists show higher levels. This study examines the relationship between neuroticism and specialty choice among medical students at a U.S. allopathic medical school. The goal is to provide insights for personalized medical career counseling and interventions tailored to student needs.

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Neuroticism as a common dimension in the internalizing disorders | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core Neuroticism as a common dimension in the internalizing disorders - Volume 40 Issue 7

(3/4) For example, #neuroticism – the tendency to experience negative emotions – is an established risk factor for both depression and anxiety. Transdiagnostic treatments like the Unified Protocol target these risk factors.

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Genome-wide by trait interaction analyses with neuroticism reveal chronic pain-associated depression as a distinct genetic subtype - Translational Psychiatry Translational Psychiatry - Genome-wide by trait interaction analyses with neuroticism reveal chronic pain-associated depression as a distinct genetic subtype

Researchers in UK found that #neuroticism plays a key role in influencing genetic risk for depression, regardless of #chronicpain status. However, this effect is less noticeable when looking at broader #depression diagnoses, such as lifetime depression.

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The Problem With Optimism In a Crisis Maria Korneeva / Getty It’s a stressful time to be a psychiatrist in America. Not a day seems to go by without a panicked patient or friend asking me how to stay grounded in the face of the politic…

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Unraveling Attachment Styles: The GPS of Human Connections

#AttachmentStyles #HumanConnections #Relationships #PsychosocialVulnerability #Neuroticism #Psychoanalysis #DyadicAnalysis #InterdependenceModel #EmotionalIntelligence #MentalHealthAwareness

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Friendship drives happiness in single emerging adults, new study reveals Researchers used latent profile analysis to identify five distinct happiness profiles in single emerging adults aged 18-24, with friendship satisfaction emerging as a key factor.

Friendship drives happiness in single emerging adults, new study reveals 😊💡📊 www.news-medical.net/news/2024100... #happiness #friends #lifesatisfaction #mentalhealth #wellbeing #friendship #neuroticism #socialscience @plos.bsky.social

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Are personality traits linked to psychiatric disorders? Genome-wide study reveals genetic connections Researchers identified 208 significant loci for neuroticism, revealing complex genetic influences on personality traits and their links to psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety.

Are personality traits linked to psychiatric disorders? Genome-wide study reveals genetic connections 🔬🧠📊 www.news-medical.net/news/2024081... #Genetics #Personality #Neuroticism #MentalHealth #GWAS #Anxiety #Depression #Psychiatry #Genome #Research

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Conscientious personalities less at risk of dementia diagnosis People with high neuroticism and low conscientiousness are more likely to develop dementia

Out today in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association! Our collaborative meta-analysis led by Emorie Beck & Eileen Graham on personality and dementia: people w/ high #neuroticism and low #conscientiousness more likely to develop #dementia t.co/Dtr9OKkdwW

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