Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &

Updated on: May 14,2024

Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &

Updated on:May 14,2024

Neural signatures commonly observed when humans make choices can also reflect choice-independent processes

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressWhen making decisions, people do not just compare their options, but also appraise how they feel about their options. These two processes should be reflected in disti

Updated on: October 12,2024

Neural signatures commonly observed when humans make choices can also reflect choice-independent processes

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressWhen making decisions, people do not just compare their options, but also appraise how they feel about their options. These two processes should be reflected in disti

Updated on:October 12,2024

What we learned from teaching a course on the science of happiness

by Sarah Jelbert and Bruce Hood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you deliver a university course that makes students happier, everybody wants to know what the secret is. What are yo

Updated on: March 27,2024

What we learned from teaching a course on the science of happiness

by Sarah Jelbert and Bruce Hood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen you deliver a university course that makes students happier, everybody wants to know what the secret is. What are yo

Updated on:March 27,2024

Exploring the use of body-worn cameras in mental health care settings

by King's College LondonKey themes. Credit:Issues in Mental Health Nursing(2024). DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2308605Findings from a study led by researchers at the Florence Nighti

Updated on: March 27,2024

Exploring the use of body-worn cameras in mental health care settings

by King's College LondonKey themes. Credit:Issues in Mental Health Nursing(2024). DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2308605Findings from a study led by researchers at the Florence Nighti

Updated on:March 27,2024

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my

Updated on: July 08,2024

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my

Updated on:July 08,2024

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-ups

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-upsby Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolSerotonin glows green in a microscope image of cell

Updated on: July 30,2024

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-ups

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-upsby Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolSerotonin glows green in a microscope image of cell

Updated on:July 30,2024

Dementia treatments linked with serious side effects: Study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral antipsychotic treatments given to patients with dementia have been linked to serious side effects including heart failure, a study published Thursday has found."A

Updated on: May 14,2024

Dementia treatments linked with serious side effects: Study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral antipsychotic treatments given to patients with dementia have been linked to serious side effects including heart failure, a study published Thursday has found."A

Updated on:May 14,2024

Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityAssociate Professor Miri Forbes. Credit: Macquarie UniversityA new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of men

Updated on: November 05,2024

Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityAssociate Professor Miri Forbes. Credit: Macquarie UniversityA new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of men

Updated on:November 05,2024

More synchrony between parents and children not always better, says study

byUniversity of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore synchrony between parents and children may not always be better, new research has revealed.For the first time, a new University of Ess

Updated on: April 28,2024

More synchrony between parents and children not always better, says study

byUniversity of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore synchrony between parents and children may not always be better, new research has revealed.For the first time, a new University of Ess

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study says it's time to highlight positive skills associated with neurodevelopmental conditions

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research says the wide variety of skills displayed by people with conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism should be celebrated to h

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study says it's time to highlight positive skills associated with neurodevelopmental conditions

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research says the wide variety of skills displayed by people with conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism should be celebrated to h

Updated on:March 27,2024

How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the connection

by Taylor Blatchford, South Florida Sun SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking air quality and staying indoors when smoke inundates the Seattle area has become second nature during Washingt

Updated on: April 06,2024

How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the connection

by Taylor Blatchford, South Florida Sun SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking air quality and staying indoors when smoke inundates the Seattle area has become second nature during Washingt

Updated on:April 06,2024

AI wristband may be an effective tool in future child and adolescent psychiatry

by Magnus Stenaa Jensen,Technical University of DenmarkThe black wristband was worn by the children during the pilot trail. The next version of Wrist Angel will look like a regular sports watch.

Updated on: March 27,2024

AI wristband may be an effective tool in future child and adolescent psychiatry

by Magnus Stenaa Jensen,Technical University of DenmarkThe black wristband was worn by the children during the pilot trail. The next version of Wrist Angel will look like a regular sports watch.

Updated on:March 27,2024