Finland managed to halve its suicide rate—here's how

by Leah Prencipe, Marieke Liem and Sami Pirkola,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe end of the 20th century was a particularly grim period for Finland. Suicide rates were among

Updated on: March 19,2024

Finland managed to halve its suicide rate—here's how

by Leah Prencipe, Marieke Liem and Sami Pirkola,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe end of the 20th century was a particularly grim period for Finland. Suicide rates were among

Updated on:March 19,2024

Metabolic biomarkers may aid mood disorder diagnosis

by Lori SolomonMetabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Psychiatry.Jakub Tomasik, Ph.

Updated on: January 02,2024

Metabolic biomarkers may aid mood disorder diagnosis

by Lori SolomonMetabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Psychiatry.Jakub Tomasik, Ph.

Updated on:January 02,2024

Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Wikimedia CommonsThe brain contains billions of nerve cells controlling our thoughts, behavior and movements. But in fact, up to 20% of the brain is a mystery t

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Wikimedia CommonsThe brain contains billions of nerve cells controlling our thoughts, behavior and movements. But in fact, up to 20% of the brain is a mystery t

Updated on:January 10,2024

How to fight depression? Faster.

Updated on: October 28,2024

How to fight depression? Faster.

Updated on:October 28,2024

Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

byHebrew University of JerusalemSchematic workflow of biochemical analysis, spine density, and behavioral tests performed in this study. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038

Updated on: January 09,2024

Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

byHebrew University of JerusalemSchematic workflow of biochemical analysis, spine density, and behavioral tests performed in this study. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038

Updated on:January 09,2024

Study finds connection between light levels and mental health: Climate change could also have impact

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandHelsinki, Finland. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep di

Updated on: December 28,2023

Study finds connection between light levels and mental health: Climate change could also have impact

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandHelsinki, Finland. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep di

Updated on:December 28,2023

Screen time may not be tied to autism spectrum disorder

by Lori SolomonScreen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Yaakov Ophir, P

Updated on: December 30,2023

Screen time may not be tied to autism spectrum disorder

by Lori SolomonScreen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Yaakov Ophir, P

Updated on:December 30,2023

Using X (formerly Twitter) has a negative impact on well-being, study confirms

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: Using X (formerly known as Twitter)

Updated on: March 19,2024

Using X (formerly Twitter) has a negative impact on well-being, study confirms

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: Using X (formerly known as Twitter)

Updated on:March 19,2024

Scientists use high-tech brain stimulation to make people more hypnotizable

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow deeply someone can be hypnotized—known as hypnotizability—appears to be a stable trait that changes little throughout adu

Updated on: January 09,2024

Scientists use high-tech brain stimulation to make people more hypnotizable

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow deeply someone can be hypnotized—known as hypnotizability—appears to be a stable trait that changes little throughout adu

Updated on:January 09,2024

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h

Updated on: January 06,2024

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h

Updated on:January 06,2024

Avatar Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Psychosis Treatment

Researchers at King’s College London have found that avatar therapy can help patients suffering from psychosis "push back" against distressing auditory hallucinations.

Updated on: October 31,2024

Avatar Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Psychosis Treatment

Researchers at King’s College London have found that avatar therapy can help patients suffering from psychosis "push back" against distressing auditory hallucinations.

Updated on:October 31,2024

Loneliness is a major public health problem—and young people are bearing the brunt of it, say researchers

by Julia Morgan and Vincent La Placa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWriting in The Week, journalist Theara Colemanhas declared2023 "the year of the loneliness

Updated on: December 30,2023

Loneliness is a major public health problem—and young people are bearing the brunt of it, say researchers

by Julia Morgan and Vincent La Placa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWriting in The Week, journalist Theara Colemanhas declared2023 "the year of the loneliness

Updated on:December 30,2023