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Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing a new mom is not glamorous or effortless—no matter what some social media influencers suggest—and the uptick

Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing a new mom is not glamorous or effortless—no matter what some social media influencers suggest—and the uptick
Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand
Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n
Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

by Manfred Kets de Vries,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection

Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

by Manfred Kets de Vries,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection
Altered consciousness: Studies reveal hypnosis alters brain activity and neurochemistry

Altered consciousness: Studies reveal hypnosis alters brain activity and neurochemistry

by Brigitte Blöchlinger,University of ZurichfMRI images show in color those regions of subjects’ brains where changes to functional connectivity were found at hypnosis state HS 2 (clockwise: bra

Altered consciousness: Studies reveal hypnosis alters brain activity and neurochemistry

by Brigitte Blöchlinger,University of ZurichfMRI images show in color those regions of subjects’ brains where changes to functional connectivity were found at hypnosis state HS 2 (clockwise: bra
Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine
Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de
Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr
Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

by Amy Olson,Dartmouth CollegeOverview of experimental paradigm and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01605-7Ever want to scream during a p

Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

by Amy Olson,Dartmouth CollegeOverview of experimental paradigm and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01605-7Ever want to scream during a p
Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric