Brain and Behavior is an open access journal covering neurology, neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, and any research related to mental health. We publish studies on brain function and behavior in relation to health, social, political systems, and the environment. We accept research in clinical and basic sciences, including descriptive studies, preliminary research, and work that involves reproducibility. Our goal is to support authors in publishing research while meeting high publication standards. We aim to foster collaboration among professionals and policymakers to champion evidence-based initiatives in mental health.

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Analysis of ALPS‐Index: Difference in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With or Without Mild Cognitive Impairment and Its Relationship With Hippocampal Microstructure

  •  21 July 2025

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Analysis of ALPS-Index: Difference in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With or Without Mild Cognitive Impairment and Its Relationship With Hippocampal Microstructure Issue 7, 2025

This study demonstrated that glymphatic system function in the brain progressively deteriorates with worsening cognitive impairment among T2DM patients. Moreover, T2DM significantly disrupts the relationship patterns between the glymphatic system and bilateral hippocampal microstructure.

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The Effect of Automated Verbal Commands During Avalanche Transceiver Search on Acute Mental Stress and Arousal—A Mixed‐Methods Crossover Field Study

  •  21 July 2025

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The Effect of Automated Verbal Commands During Avalanche Transceiver Search on Acute Mental Stress and Arousal—A Mixed-Methods Crossover Field Study Issue 7, 2025

Avalanche search results in an increase in mental stress with longer coarse search times. VOICE navigation may be an interesting option for companion avalanche rescue since it helps to reduce mental stress and arousal, thereby leading to shorter search times.

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Deconstructing Psychedelic Phenomenology: A Thematic Analysis of Discrete Phases of the Psychedelic Experience

  •  21 July 2025

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Deconstructing Psychedelic Phenomenology: A Thematic Analysis of Discrete Phases of the Psychedelic Experience Issue 7, 2025

A thematic analysis of psychedelic experiences was partitioned into three temporal phases: before, during, and after the experience. Themes before the experience were preparatory intentions and perceptions; during the experience, acute sensory and affective distortions; and after the experience, changes in behavior and outlook.

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Exploring Social Cognition Sub‐Domains and Predictors in Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross‐Sectional Study

  •  21 July 2025

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Exploring Social Cognition Sub-Domains and Predictors in Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study Issue 7, 2025

This graphical abstract illustrates the associations between social cognition sub-domains (emotion recognition, social intelligence, adaptability, and implicit understanding) and their cognitive, emotional, and demorgraphic predictors in people with multiple sclerosis. Progressive MS patients showed the most pronounced impairments. Lower global cognition, higher depression scores, and lower educational attainment were significant predictors of poor social cognition.

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