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What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

by Michael Connors, Peter W Halligan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding

What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

by Michael Connors, Peter W Halligan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding
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
Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatm

Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatm
PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

by Ernie MundellMass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new

PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

by Ernie MundellMass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new
Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi

Potential biomarkers identified for neuropsychiatric symptoms of lupus

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA globally renowned expert in autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at the University of Houston has identifi
Parents can ease their teens' stress around standardized tests

Parents can ease their teens' stress around standardized tests

by Dennis ThompsonStandardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.Thisstresscan lead to symptoms like stomac

Parents can ease their teens' stress around standardized tests

by Dennis ThompsonStandardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.Thisstresscan lead to symptoms like stomac
Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

byPublic Library of ScienceResidential buildings in Ukrainian city destroyed by war. Credit: Uscinay, CC0Researchers from the International Blast Injury Research Network at the University of Sou

Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

byPublic Library of ScienceResidential buildings in Ukrainian city destroyed by war. Credit: Uscinay, CC0Researchers from the International Blast Injury Research Network at the University of Sou
Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

by Sarah Fioroni, West Health InstituteMost Americans support law requiring coverage of mental health care that is equal to physical health care coverage, West Health-Gallup Health care Survey, Sept.

Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

by Sarah Fioroni, West Health InstituteMost Americans support law requiring coverage of mental health care that is equal to physical health care coverage, West Health-Gallup Health care Survey, Sept.
It's time to focus on mental health strategies that lean into refugees' strengths, researchers say

It's time to focus on mental health strategies that lean into refugees' strengths, researchers say

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA systematic review led by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Professor Angela Nickerson has identified several strong protectiv

It's time to focus on mental health strategies that lean into refugees' strengths, researchers say

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA systematic review led by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Professor Angela Nickerson has identified several strong protectiv
Research shows the prevalence of mental disorders is higher in transgender, gender-diverse people

Research shows the prevalence of mental disorders is higher in transgender, gender-diverse people

by Lori SolomonThere is a higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people versus the cisgender population, according to a research letter&

Research shows the prevalence of mental disorders is higher in transgender, gender-diverse people

by Lori SolomonThere is a higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people versus the cisgender population, according to a research letter&
Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm
Pupil contraction indicates hidden cognitive fatigue in prolonged esports play across various skill levels

Pupil contraction indicates hidden cognitive fatigue in prolonged esports play across various skill levels

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFatigue plays a crucial role in safeguarding against overexertion by inducing feelings of tiredness and causing temporary reductions in physical a

Pupil contraction indicates hidden cognitive fatigue in prolonged esports play across various skill levels

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainFatigue plays a crucial role in safeguarding against overexertion by inducing feelings of tiredness and causing temporary reductions in physical a