Two key brain systems are central to psychosis, study finds

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention t

Updated on: April 28,2024

Two key brain systems are central to psychosis, study finds

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention t

Updated on:April 28,2024

Mouse study illuminates how fearful memories form

by Science Media Center TaiwanCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114468A newly discovered mechanism of fear memory formation in mouse brains may help reduce the negative

Updated on: August 08,2024

Mouse study illuminates how fearful memories form

by Science Media Center TaiwanCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114468A newly discovered mechanism of fear memory formation in mouse brains may help reduce the negative

Updated on:August 08,2024

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

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

Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress

by Elise Kalokerinos and Ella Moeck,The ConversationCredit: Andrew Neel from PexelsIt's that time of year when students are waiting for school and university results that could change the co

Updated on: November 25,2024

Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress

by Elise Kalokerinos and Ella Moeck,The ConversationCredit: Andrew Neel from PexelsIt's that time of year when students are waiting for school and university results that could change the co

Updated on:November 25,2024

To mask or not to mask? Understanding public health behaviors during COVID-19

by Professor Asako Miura,Osaka UniversityPersonal mask-wearing rates (from February to October 2023). Credit: 2024 Asako MiuraHistorically, we have tried to learn from our responses to large-sca

Updated on: April 28,2024

To mask or not to mask? Understanding public health behaviors during COVID-19

by Professor Asako Miura,Osaka UniversityPersonal mask-wearing rates (from February to October 2023). Credit: 2024 Asako MiuraHistorically, we have tried to learn from our responses to large-sca

Updated on:April 28,2024

Two years later, 988 crisis line has answered 10 million requests

by Robin FosterJust two years after the launch of the nation's three-digit crisis hotline, more than 10 million calls, texts and chat messages have been fielded by counselors, U.S. health official

Updated on: August 06,2024

Two years later, 988 crisis line has answered 10 million requests

by Robin FosterJust two years after the launch of the nation's three-digit crisis hotline, more than 10 million calls, texts and chat messages have been fielded by counselors, U.S. health official

Updated on:August 06,2024

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

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

Can AI be used to help in suicide prevention? Exploring technology in the mental health space

by Cesareo Contreras,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom diagnosing cancers to the development of new drugs, artificial intelligence is helping reshape health care in tr

Updated on: July 30,2024

Can AI be used to help in suicide prevention? Exploring technology in the mental health space

by Cesareo Contreras,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom diagnosing cancers to the development of new drugs, artificial intelligence is helping reshape health care in tr

Updated on:July 30,2024

Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b

Updated on: June 07,2024

Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b

Updated on:June 07,2024

Mental health disparities growing among transgender adults: Study

by American Public Health AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the U.S., transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals represent a historically marginalized segment of society. They often

Updated on: April 28,2024

Mental health disparities growing among transgender adults: Study

by American Public Health AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the U.S., transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals represent a historically marginalized segment of society. They often

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study examines impact of incarceration on youth health

by Cedric Ricks,University of CincinnatiResults of manually annotating 1000 random clinical notes with justice keywords for type of justice-system involvement. Credit:Academic Pediatrics&n

Updated on: August 06,2024

Study examines impact of incarceration on youth health

by Cedric Ricks,University of CincinnatiResults of manually annotating 1000 random clinical notes with justice keywords for type of justice-system involvement. Credit:Academic Pediatrics&n

Updated on:August 06,2024

Paper: Policy reforms urgently needed to mitigate racial disparities in perinatal mental health conditions

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers is calling for comprehensive changes to U.S. health care and social policies to improve diagnos

Updated on: April 06,2024

Paper: Policy reforms urgently needed to mitigate racial disparities in perinatal mental health conditions

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers is calling for comprehensive changes to U.S. health care and social policies to improve diagnos

Updated on:April 06,2024