Mental Health DailyResearch. Evidence. Perspective.Published research on negative affect.
A 124-person study of euthymic bipolar disorder found that patients with early systematic antidepressant treatment history had higher negative affect, attentional impulsivity, non-planning i…
Read articleA 2025 preregistered meta-analysis found that temporary social media abstinence did not significantly improve positive affect, negative affect, or life satisfaction across 10 adult experimen…
Read articleTrauma reminders trigger substance craving — but the path runs through negative emotions, not directly. A 2026 meta-analysis quantifies the link.
Read articleAnxiety-related disorders, characterized by heightened negative affect (NA) and sometimes diminished positive affect (PA), pose significant challenges for mental health treatment. Despite th…
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