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New study reveals alarming increase in suicide rates among young Asian American and Pacific Islander population

New study reveals alarming increase in suicide rates among young Asian American and Pacific Islander population

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile suicide rates have decreased for white populations over the past two decades, they have increased in the Asian Americ

New study reveals alarming increase in suicide rates among young Asian American and Pacific Islander population

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile suicide rates have decreased for white populations over the past two decades, they have increased in the Asian Americ
Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric
New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

by Scarlett Smout, Katrina Champion and Lauren Gardner,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsJudging byrecent headlinesand policy ideas, you might think screen time is

New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

by Scarlett Smout, Katrina Champion and Lauren Gardner,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsJudging byrecent headlinesand policy ideas, you might think screen time is
Grad student uses animation to create an online community for abuse survivors

Grad student uses animation to create an online community for abuse survivors

by Darcel Rockett, Chicago TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNitya Mehrotra uses her skills as an animator to create more than just art—she's building a community.The Chicago grad student i

Grad student uses animation to create an online community for abuse survivors

by Darcel Rockett, Chicago TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNitya Mehrotra uses her skills as an animator to create more than just art—she's building a community.The Chicago grad student i
Run screaming or slow retreat? New study sheds light on brain responses to emotionally-charged scenes

Run screaming or slow retreat? New study sheds light on brain responses to emotionally-charged scenes

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ability to recognize and respond to emotionally-charged situations is essential to a species' evolutionary success. A new study p

Run screaming or slow retreat? New study sheds light on brain responses to emotionally-charged scenes

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ability to recognize and respond to emotionally-charged situations is essential to a species' evolutionary success. A new study p
Mental health apps may help those waiting for care, study finds

Mental health apps may help those waiting for care, study finds

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first appointments with therapis

Mental health apps may help those waiting for care, study finds

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first appointments with therapis
New study points to impact of pressure during puberty to be stereotypically masculine

New study points to impact of pressure during puberty to be stereotypically masculine

byNew York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's been long established that certain men become aggressive when they see their manhood as being threatened. When does this behavior emerge du

New study points to impact of pressure during puberty to be stereotypically masculine

byNew York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's been long established that certain men become aggressive when they see their manhood as being threatened. When does this behavior emerge du
A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0
Primary care providers urged to assist patients who engage in emotional eating

Primary care providers urged to assist patients who engage in emotional eating

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, note Jana

Primary care providers urged to assist patients who engage in emotional eating

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, note Jana
Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness

Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms—otherwise known as magic mushrooms—typically undergo a surreal expe

Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms—otherwise known as magic mushrooms—typically undergo a surreal expe
Uncovering the mechanics behind ketamine's rapid antidepressant effects

Uncovering the mechanics behind ketamine's rapid antidepressant effects

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressBrain region–specific action of ketamine. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.ado7010A team of brain and mental health specialists in China and the U.S.

Uncovering the mechanics behind ketamine's rapid antidepressant effects

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressBrain region–specific action of ketamine. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.ado7010A team of brain and mental health specialists in China and the U.S.
Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

byRice UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIt's no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress. Researchers at Rice University hav

Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

byRice UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIt's no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress. Researchers at Rice University hav