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Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock

Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressScene information shifts perceived time. a, Schematic for the temporal categorization task. b, Scene size was varied across six levels and was observed to dilate perceived

Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressScene information shifts perceived time. a, Schematic for the temporal categorization task. b, Scene size was varied across six levels and was observed to dilate perceived
Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&
NZ's mental health care is in crisis, but research shows how to shorten wait times and keep staff

NZ's mental health care is in crisis, but research shows how to shorten wait times and keep staff

by Melanie Woodfield and Hiran Thabrew,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand's youth mental health care continues to experience arolling crisiswith long wa

NZ's mental health care is in crisis, but research shows how to shorten wait times and keep staff

by Melanie Woodfield and Hiran Thabrew,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand's youth mental health care continues to experience arolling crisiswith long wa
Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m

Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m
Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

byUniversity of DerbyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpending excessive time online is causing daytime sleepiness and symptoms of depression in adolescents, a major international study led by r

Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

byUniversity of DerbyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpending excessive time online is causing daytime sleepiness and symptoms of depression in adolescents, a major international study led by r
Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds

Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people's beliefs about depress

Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people's beliefs about depress
Certain personality traits possibly linked to increased risk of depression

Certain personality traits possibly linked to increased risk of depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small team of psychiatrists and psychologists from The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, the University of Cambridge, the Albe

Certain personality traits possibly linked to increased risk of depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small team of psychiatrists and psychologists from The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, the University of Cambridge, the Albe
People with hypothyroidism and type D personality may be more likely to experience poor treatment outcomes

People with hypothyroidism and type D personality may be more likely to experience poor treatment outcomes

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolismfinds a high prevalence of type D personality

People with hypothyroidism and type D personality may be more likely to experience poor treatment outcomes

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolismfinds a high prevalence of type D personality
Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women, study finds

Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women, study finds

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe suicide rate for men is about four times higher than for women. While men make up 50% of the population, they acco

Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women, study finds

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe suicide rate for men is about four times higher than for women. While men make up 50% of the population, they acco
Researchers develop first ever clinically-validated natural supplement to prevent postpartum blues

Researchers develop first ever clinically-validated natural supplement to prevent postpartum blues

byCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthCenter for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) reseracher Dr. Jeffrey Meyer stands with his invention, the first ever clinically validated natural suppleme

Researchers develop first ever clinically-validated natural supplement to prevent postpartum blues

byCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthCenter for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) reseracher Dr. Jeffrey Meyer stands with his invention, the first ever clinically validated natural suppleme
Most patients treated by public psychiatric outpatient clinics are women aged 45 on average, Brazilian study finds

Most patients treated by public psychiatric outpatient clinics are women aged 45 on average, Brazilian study finds

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPMap of the region covered by the psychiatric outpatient clinic of Hospital de Base HB-FUNFARME, São José do Rio Preto metropolitan region, São Paulo State, Brazil, and the

Most patients treated by public psychiatric outpatient clinics are women aged 45 on average, Brazilian study finds

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPMap of the region covered by the psychiatric outpatient clinic of Hospital de Base HB-FUNFARME, São José do Rio Preto metropolitan region, São Paulo State, Brazil, and the
Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th