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Paranoia may be—in part—a visual problem

Paranoia may be—in part—a visual problem

byYale UniversityChase-present and chase-absent conditions. A is a graphical example of a chase-present trial where the wolf pursues the sheep with a chasing subtlety of 30°. The sheep moves ran

Paranoia may be—in part—a visual problem

byYale UniversityChase-present and chase-absent conditions. A is a graphical example of a chase-present trial where the wolf pursues the sheep with a chasing subtlety of 30°. The sheep moves ran
New study calls for radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents

New study calls for radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Norma Mortenson from PexelsYoung people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their need

New study calls for radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Norma Mortenson from PexelsYoung people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their need
First neuroimaging study of people with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

First neuroimaging study of people with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

byUniversity of AberdeenHypothesized and exploratory brain regions exhibiting greater cortical thickness in those with versus without ARFID symptoms. Those with ARFID symptoms exhibited greater

First neuroimaging study of people with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

byUniversity of AberdeenHypothesized and exploratory brain regions exhibiting greater cortical thickness in those with versus without ARFID symptoms. Those with ARFID symptoms exhibited greater
International study challenges idea of innate morality

International study challenges idea of innate morality

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe question as to whether morality is innate has been hotly debated in developmental psychology for decades. Studies have yielde

International study challenges idea of innate morality

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe question as to whether morality is innate has been hotly debated in developmental psychology for decades. Studies have yielde
Rates of psychological distress higher for Pacific adults than for non-Pacific adults, finds study

Rates of psychological distress higher for Pacific adults than for non-Pacific adults, finds study

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacific adults experience disproportionately higher rates of psychological distress than non-Māori, non-Pacific adults in Aotearoa New Zeala

Rates of psychological distress higher for Pacific adults than for non-Pacific adults, finds study

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacific adults experience disproportionately higher rates of psychological distress than non-Māori, non-Pacific adults in Aotearoa New Zeala
Researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others

Researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others

by Amy McCaig,Rice UniversityHolistic view of hierarchical processing in episodic memory. A) Proposed hierarchy of episodic memory content processing from neocortex to hippocampus, incorporating

Researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others

by Amy McCaig,Rice UniversityHolistic view of hierarchical processing in episodic memory. A) Proposed hierarchy of episodic memory content processing from neocortex to hippocampus, incorporating
Study of patient data shows antipsychotic medications don't always work the way they're supposed to

Study of patient data shows antipsychotic medications don't always work the way they're supposed to

byUniversity of WaterlooBalancing covariates before and after PS matching and weighting by selected individuals' characteristics. Note: Black dotted lines represent standardized mean differe

Study of patient data shows antipsychotic medications don't always work the way they're supposed to

byUniversity of WaterlooBalancing covariates before and after PS matching and weighting by selected individuals' characteristics. Note: Black dotted lines represent standardized mean differe
Supportive marriages crucial for dementia caregivers' well-being: Study highlights key role of spousal support

Supportive marriages crucial for dementia caregivers' well-being: Study highlights key role of spousal support

byRice UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Rice University study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spo

Supportive marriages crucial for dementia caregivers' well-being: Study highlights key role of spousal support

byRice UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Rice University study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spo
You could be stress eating these holidays—or eating your way to stress. Five tips for the table

You could be stress eating these holidays—or eating your way to stress. Five tips for the table

by Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and me

You could be stress eating these holidays—or eating your way to stress. Five tips for the table

by Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and me
How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday

How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday

How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holidayby Katherine RothCredit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinWe all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Fina

How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday

How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holidayby Katherine RothCredit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinWe all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Fina
Vaccine hesitancy: Why some individuals believe fake news and conspiracies

Vaccine hesitancy: Why some individuals believe fake news and conspiracies

byPublic Library of ScienceMistrust is associated with conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy. Credit: Roman Kraft, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)People who are cr

Vaccine hesitancy: Why some individuals believe fake news and conspiracies

byPublic Library of ScienceMistrust is associated with conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy. Credit: Roman Kraft, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)People who are cr
Childcare hours don't affect mental health, even with early adversity

Childcare hours don't affect mental health, even with early adversity

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSending children to childcare outside the home may not significantly affect children's mental health, accordin

Childcare hours don't affect mental health, even with early adversity

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSending children to childcare outside the home may not significantly affect children's mental health, accordin