Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u

Updated on: June 05,2024

Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u

Updated on:June 05,2024

Taking a break from smartphones: Study confirms its benefits

Updated on: April 19,2025

Taking a break from smartphones: Study confirms its benefits

Updated on:April 19,2025

Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

by Douglas Fox,UC DavisSZ and BP PGS are associated with psychotic disorder diagnoses. A SZ PGS (top) is significantly associated with psychosis case status, while BP PGS (bottom) is not. B SZ P

Updated on: March 27,2024

Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

by Douglas Fox,UC DavisSZ and BP PGS are associated with psychotic disorder diagnoses. A SZ PGS (top) is significantly associated with psychosis case status, while BP PGS (bottom) is not. B SZ P

Updated on:March 27,2024

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Updated on: September 21,2024

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Updated on:September 21,2024

Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

by Pat Harriman,University of California, IrvineCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsViewing, engaging with and sharing graphic images poses a profound public health threat. The proliferation of gra

Updated on: July 09,2024

Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

by Pat Harriman,University of California, IrvineCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsViewing, engaging with and sharing graphic images poses a profound public health threat. The proliferation of gra

Updated on:July 09,2024

Study shows negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on youth minority mental health

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineForest plot of the odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for first depression diagnosis before and during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to Whi

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study shows negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on youth minority mental health

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineForest plot of the odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for first depression diagnosis before and during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to Whi

Updated on:March 27,2024

6 in 10 stroke survivors will struggle with depression years later, study finds

by Dennis ThompsonA new study says 6 out of every 10 stroke survivors wind up struggling with depression later in their lives.That compares to the 22%depressionrate of the general populati

Updated on: March 27,2024

6 in 10 stroke survivors will struggle with depression years later, study finds

by Dennis ThompsonA new study says 6 out of every 10 stroke survivors wind up struggling with depression later in their lives.That compares to the 22%depressionrate of the general populati

Updated on:March 27,2024

Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Jasmohan Bajaj is a gastroenterologist and researcher with the McGuire VA Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Credit: Jason

Updated on: April 01,2024

Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Jasmohan Bajaj is a gastroenterologist and researcher with the McGuire VA Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Credit: Jason

Updated on:April 01,2024

Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyPeople often experience flow during artistic activities, for example when making music. Credit: MPI for Empirical Aesthetics / L. BittnerCan the proneness to ex

Updated on: March 28,2024

Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyPeople often experience flow during artistic activities, for example when making music. Credit: MPI for Empirical Aesthetics / L. BittnerCan the proneness to ex

Updated on:March 28,2024

Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much trust should we put in our memories? New research shows we have a good awareness of when we are recalling events accurately—an

Updated on: July 08,2024

Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much trust should we put in our memories? New research shows we have a good awareness of when we are recalling events accurately—an

Updated on:July 08,2024

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive impairment

by Cristina Sáez, Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLanguages are used to convey thoughts, identity, knowledge, and the way people see and understand the world. Mastering more th

Updated on: June 14,2024

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive impairment

by Cristina Sáez, Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLanguages are used to convey thoughts, identity, knowledge, and the way people see and understand the world. Mastering more th

Updated on:June 14,2024

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

by April Dembosky, KQED, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen she was in ninth grade, Fiona Lu fell into a depression. She had trouble adjusting to her new high school in Orange County, Califo

Updated on: April 06,2024

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

by April Dembosky, KQED, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen she was in ninth grade, Fiona Lu fell into a depression. She had trouble adjusting to her new high school in Orange County, Califo

Updated on:April 06,2024