Childhood adversity shadows Australian men into adulthood, report finds

by Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 6 in 10 Australian men have experienced some form of adversity during childhood, with significant impacts on

Updated on: August 11,2026

Childhood adversity shadows Australian men into adulthood, report finds

by Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 6 in 10 Australian men have experienced some form of adversity during childhood, with significant impacts on

Updated on:August 11,2026

Fear memories form differently in male and female brains, study finds

by Marya Barlow,Virginia TechFemales, but not males, have increased polyubiquitination in the hippocampus following contextual fear conditioning. Credit:Behavioural Brain Research(2026). DOI: 10.1016/

Updated on: August 10,2026

Fear memories form differently in male and female brains, study finds

by Marya Barlow,Virginia TechFemales, but not males, have increased polyubiquitination in the hippocampus following contextual fear conditioning. Credit:Behavioural Brain Research(2026). DOI: 10.1016/

Updated on:August 10,2026

Study links childhood trauma and substance use to higher rates of depression

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityAlcohol use alone was not significantly associated with depressive symptoms, but drinking alcohol while also using stimulants was. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pe

Updated on: August 08,2026

Study links childhood trauma and substance use to higher rates of depression

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityAlcohol use alone was not significantly associated with depressive symptoms, but drinking alcohol while also using stimulants was. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pe

Updated on:August 08,2026

How temperature swings may shape emotional well-being across seasons

by Abigail Guindi,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that the weather may have an effect on how people feel. Published in theJournal of Affective Disorders,t

Updated on: August 07,2026

How temperature swings may shape emotional well-being across seasons

by Abigail Guindi,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that the weather may have an effect on how people feel. Published in theJournal of Affective Disorders,t

Updated on:August 07,2026

Researchers say daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems

by Carlos Andres López,New Mexico State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaylight saving time isn't just a seasonal inconvenience—it may also pose significant neuropsychological risks fo

Updated on: August 07,2026

Researchers say daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems

by Carlos Andres López,New Mexico State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaylight saving time isn't just a seasonal inconvenience—it may also pose significant neuropsychological risks fo

Updated on:August 07,2026

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

by Jennifer Johnson McEwen,Emory UniversityCredit: Patrick HeagneyA new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may

Updated on: August 06,2026

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

by Jennifer Johnson McEwen,Emory UniversityCredit: Patrick HeagneyA new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may

Updated on:August 06,2026

1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited acc

Updated on: August 06,2026

1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited acc

Updated on:August 06,2026

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

by Jeff MartinLogan Branch eats a hotdog as he sits among the debris of what is left of his home at Gene's Mobile Home Supply, a trailer park in Bogue Chitto, Miss., Thursday, May, 7, 2026, after

Updated on: August 04,2026

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

by Jeff MartinLogan Branch eats a hotdog as he sits among the debris of what is left of his home at Gene's Mobile Home Supply, a trailer park in Bogue Chitto, Miss., Thursday, May, 7, 2026, after

Updated on:August 04,2026

Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGBTQ+ teens

by Charlotte Wall,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamAn interactive robotic plushie called "Purrble" could improve depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ teens. The research,publ

Updated on: August 02,2026

Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGBTQ+ teens

by Charlotte Wall,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamAn interactive robotic plushie called "Purrble" could improve depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ teens. The research,publ

Updated on:August 02,2026

Tougher laws fail to cut coercion in youth psychiatry

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsCoercive measures are used recurrently in inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care but vary greatly between services

Updated on: August 01,2026

Tougher laws fail to cut coercion in youth psychiatry

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsCoercive measures are used recurrently in inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care but vary greatly between services

Updated on:August 01,2026

After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even av

Updated on: July 29,2026

After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even av

Updated on:July 29,2026

Mathematical modeling tackles the human psychedelic experience

by Trace Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelic drug experiences are among the most fascinating but mysterious journeys of the human mind. Long the domain of indigenous shaman

Updated on: July 28,2026

Mathematical modeling tackles the human psychedelic experience

by Trace Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelic drug experiences are among the most fascinating but mysterious journeys of the human mind. Long the domain of indigenous shaman

Updated on:July 28,2026