Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

byPublic Library of ScienceMental health. Credit: Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany; Pixabay Content License"Unhealthy commodities" such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social m

Updated on: September 21,2024

Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

byPublic Library of ScienceMental health. Credit: Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany; Pixabay Content License"Unhealthy commodities" such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social m

Updated on:September 21,2024

Mental health disparities in L.A. County worsened during COVID pandemic, study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of Southern CaliforniaAt risk for major depression by CMIA and white vs. non-white residents, 2018 and 2021. Credit:PLOS ONE(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pon

Updated on: July 30,2024

Mental health disparities in L.A. County worsened during COVID pandemic, study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of Southern CaliforniaAt risk for major depression by CMIA and white vs. non-white residents, 2018 and 2021. Credit:PLOS ONE(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pon

Updated on:July 30,2024

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for offspring of moms with eating disorder

by Elana GotkineOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a stud

Updated on: November 05,2024

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for offspring of moms with eating disorder

by Elana GotkineOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a stud

Updated on:November 05,2024

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

Updated on: January 11,2025

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

Updated on:January 11,2025

The main events: How scenes from life shape consciousness and build memories

by Chris Woolston,Washington University in St. LouisStructure of META dataset. A) Five actors performed four types of activities; each actor performed three out of four activity types. Each cell

Updated on: November 25,2024

The main events: How scenes from life shape consciousness and build memories

by Chris Woolston,Washington University in St. LouisStructure of META dataset. A) Five actors performed four types of activities; each actor performed three out of four activity types. Each cell

Updated on:November 25,2024

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

Updated on: July 17,2024

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

Updated on:July 17,2024

Different songs for different days: Why it's important to actively choose the music for your mood

by Katrina McFerran,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us take pleasure inlistening to music. Music accompanies important life events and lubricates social encounter

Updated on: February 25,2025

Different songs for different days: Why it's important to actively choose the music for your mood

by Katrina McFerran,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us take pleasure inlistening to music. Music accompanies important life events and lubricates social encounter

Updated on:February 25,2025

Cancer patients benefit from therapy that changes negative thoughts, behavior

Many cancer patients struggle with their conditions by having negative thoughts, behaviors and emotions.However, when they identify and “talk back” to these unhelpful thoughts through cognitive behavioral therapy, their mental health and quality of life s

Updated on: September 14,2024

Cancer patients benefit from therapy that changes negative thoughts, behavior

Many cancer patients struggle with their conditions by having negative thoughts, behaviors and emotions.However, when they identify and “talk back” to these unhelpful thoughts through cognitive behavioral therapy, their mental health and quality of life s

Updated on:September 14,2024

New series calls for public health model to address suicide

byUniversity of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGovernments around the world need to address the social and economic factors that contribute to suicide risk, according to a new series

Updated on: September 19,2024

New series calls for public health model to address suicide

byUniversity of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGovernments around the world need to address the social and economic factors that contribute to suicide risk, according to a new series

Updated on:September 19,2024

Early adversity, maternal depression linked to teen mental health risk

by Fernanda Pires,University of MichiganBrain Connectivity and Profile-Specific NetworksA, The default mode network (DMN) included the bilateral inferior parietal lobule, posterior cingulate cor

Updated on: October 12,2024

Early adversity, maternal depression linked to teen mental health risk

by Fernanda Pires,University of MichiganBrain Connectivity and Profile-Specific NetworksA, The default mode network (DMN) included the bilateral inferior parietal lobule, posterior cingulate cor

Updated on:October 12,2024

How hope beats mindfulness when times are tough

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and

Updated on: September 21,2024

How hope beats mindfulness when times are tough

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and

Updated on:September 21,2024

Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs

by Lynette Hazelton, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDamaris Alvarado-Rodriguez, owner of three Children's Playhouse early childhood education centers, thought it best t

Updated on: September 23,2024

Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs

by Lynette Hazelton, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDamaris Alvarado-Rodriguez, owner of three Children's Playhouse early childhood education centers, thought it best t

Updated on:September 23,2024