Blood tests for depression, happiness in the workplace, and tricking your brain to be more productive — it’s all in this week’s Psychology Around the Net.

Study Diagnoses Med Test Anxiety: Tend to “freak out” when it’s time to take a test? This recent Yale study suggests a possible treatment for what’s known as “test anxiety.”

Key Brain Connection Slow to Develop In Kids With ADHD: Recent studies show that, in children with ADHD, the growth and connections within and between key brain networks lags behind those of children of the same age without ADHD.

How to Let Go of Guilt and Regret and Forgive Yourself: Try these five ways to forgive yourself, despite the guilt and regret you might initially be feeling.

The Psychology Behind Apple’s Obsessive “iSheep” Fans: Apple has some of the most loyal customers of any brand, but what actually drives them — and other consumers — to purchase and stay loyal to a particular line of products?

Set “Now” Deadlines to Stop Procrastination for Long-Term Projects: How can you trick your brain so that you can be as productive as possible?

How To Keep Workers Happy — It’s Not What You Think: Three myths about happiness in the workplace BUSTED.

Blood Test Spots Adult Depression: Study: A new study claims that a new blood test is the first objective, scientific way to determine major depression in adults as well as determine whether cognitive behavioral therapy is an appropriate treatment and whether or not it’s working.

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    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 18 Sep 2014
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