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How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas has identified early risk factors

How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas has identified early risk factors
Mouse study uncovers how altered gene expression can induce autism

Mouse study uncovers how altered gene expression can induce autism

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterGenes involved in chromatin modification and gene transcription are associated with the progression of neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers from Ja

Mouse study uncovers how altered gene expression can induce autism

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterGenes involved in chromatin modification and gene transcription are associated with the progression of neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers from Ja
High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk

High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade,

High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade,
Researcher: Meditation can be harmful—and can even make mental health problems worse

Researcher: Meditation can be harmful—and can even make mental health problems worse

by Miguel Farias,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health is

Researcher: Meditation can be harmful—and can even make mental health problems worse

by Miguel Farias,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health is
Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differencesbyHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that typically developing twins c

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differencesbyHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that typically developing twins c
Babies attend to clues of meaning as they take in complex visual world

Babies attend to clues of meaning as they take in complex visual world

by Kathryn DeMott, NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)Credit: National Eye Institute, Lisa Oakes, Ph.D., University of California, DavisFindings from a study have shown for the first time that when babi

Babies attend to clues of meaning as they take in complex visual world

by Kathryn DeMott, NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI)Credit: National Eye Institute, Lisa Oakes, Ph.D., University of California, DavisFindings from a study have shown for the first time that when babi
Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

bySophia UniversityDistress-free life expectancy greatly improved over the years, but younger individuals gained more distress-free years than older adults. This disparity highlights the need fo

Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

bySophia UniversityDistress-free life expectancy greatly improved over the years, but younger individuals gained more distress-free years than older adults. This disparity highlights the need fo
First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale
Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

by Keele UniversityCredit: Matt Barnard from PexelsDepression and loneliness can be prevented using structured telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new res

Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

by Keele UniversityCredit: Matt Barnard from PexelsDepression and loneliness can be prevented using structured telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new res
Study shows social workers in Sweden face elevated risk of mental disorders

Study shows social workers in Sweden face elevated risk of mental disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: PixabayArecent studyfrom the Institute of Environmental Medicine published in theJournal of Affective Disordersshows worrying trends in com

Study shows social workers in Sweden face elevated risk of mental disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: PixabayArecent studyfrom the Institute of Environmental Medicine published in theJournal of Affective Disordersshows worrying trends in com
Feelings of disgust found to be more related to proximal senses than distal senses

Feelings of disgust found to be more related to proximal senses than distal senses

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSummary of the experimental procedure. Credit:Royal Society Open Science(2024). DOI: 10.1098/rsos.231156A team of psychologists at Macquarie University in Aust

Feelings of disgust found to be more related to proximal senses than distal senses

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSummary of the experimental procedure. Credit:Royal Society Open Science(2024). DOI: 10.1098/rsos.231156A team of psychologists at Macquarie University in Aust
Anxiety, depression associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Anxiety, depression associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineAnxiety and depression are associated with an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online March 19 inScientific Reports.Q

Anxiety, depression associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineAnxiety and depression are associated with an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online March 19 inScientific Reports.Q