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LGBTQ laws and public opinion change
Why social media research has failed policy-makers
Thalamic oscillations distinguish natural states of consciousness in humans
Methodological considerations for evaluating policy impacts on transgender and non-binary youth suicidality
A systematic overview and second-order meta-analysis of nature-based interventions for stress, anxiety and depression
The healing power of nature reduces stress, anxiety and depression
Genome-wide meta-analysis of quantitatively measured generalized anxiety symptoms in individuals of European ancestry
Decriminalizing same-sex relationships and its impact on social media discussions in Asia
Our May 2026 issue is now live! Check out the table of contents: http://dlvr.it/TSl69Y
A reporting checklist for large language models in behavioural science
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02424-5Legal reforms in a number of Asian countries have expanded lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rights, yet their effects on public attitudes remain unclear. Using large-scale social media and survey data, Jaidka and colleagues examine how decriminalization and marriage equality shape online discourse, and reveal a far more complex picture than expected.
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 27 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02446-zChowdhury et al. report the discovery of a 19–45-Hz thalamic oscillation that is present during human wakefulness and REM sleep, but not NREM sleep.
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02467-8Methodological considerations for evaluating policy impacts on transgender and non-binary youth suicidality
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02485-6Legal reforms decriminalizing same-sex relations in Asia led to modest normative changes, reflected in reduced online moral judgement and improved offline perceptions of neighbourhood safety, particularly among younger populations.
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Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02433-4This systematic overview and second-order meta-analysis shows that nature-based interventions effectively reduce anxiety and depression while enhancing relaxation and positive affect.
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02476-7Analysing generalized anxiety symptoms as a quantitative trait rather than a clinical diagnosis, Skelton, Mitchell and colleagues report a genome-wide meta-analysis of 693,869 individuals identifying 74 associated genetic loci, with 39 loci newly associated with anxiety.
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 28 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02434-3A global analysis of more than 3,800 studies that involved over 10 million people shows that contact with nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression while promoting relaxation. The findings strengthen the case for integrating natural environments into mental-health strategies and urban planning policies, although rigorous trials are needed to guide practice and policy.
Nature Human Behaviour, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41562-026-02492-7Large language models offer new opportunities for behavioural science, but their rapid evolution poses challenges for research rigour. We introduce a consensus-based reporting checklist to improve transparency, reproducibility and ethical accountability of large-language-model-based research in the behavioural sciences.
