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Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness

Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms—otherwise known as magic mushrooms—typically undergo a surreal expe

Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms—otherwise known as magic mushrooms—typically undergo a surreal expe
Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis, new study finds

Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis, new study finds

by European Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that children who felt lonely for more than six months before the age of 12 are more likely to experience an ep

Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis, new study finds

by European Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that children who felt lonely for more than six months before the age of 12 are more likely to experience an ep
Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

byKing's College LondonDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHNew research led by King's College London has found that thousa

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

byKing's College LondonDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHNew research led by King's College London has found that thousa
Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

by Andrea Wigfield,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with obesity are commonly urged to lose weight by eating more healthily, cutting down on calorie intake and exercising

Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

by Andrea Wigfield,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with obesity are commonly urged to lose weight by eating more healthily, cutting down on calorie intake and exercising
Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th
Racial and ethnic differences emerge in rates of inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among minority youths

Racial and ethnic differences emerge in rates of inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among minority youths

byElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that As

Racial and ethnic differences emerge in rates of inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among minority youths

byElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that As
Mouse study links reward-seeking strategies to nicotine response

Mouse study links reward-seeking strategies to nicotine response

byPublic Library of ScienceA summary of the basic principle of the experiment tracking behavior of animal living in a group in semi-natural environment. Credit: Philippe Faure (CC-BY 4.0, creati

Mouse study links reward-seeking strategies to nicotine response

byPublic Library of ScienceA summary of the basic principle of the experiment tracking behavior of animal living in a group in semi-natural environment. Credit: Philippe Faure (CC-BY 4.0, creati
Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively int

Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively int
Study uncovers cell type-specific genetic insights underlying schizophrenia

Study uncovers cell type-specific genetic insights underlying schizophrenia

byMcLean HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSchizophrenia is a complex disease with variable presentations, and the diverse nature of this mental health disorder has made understanding the mechani

Study uncovers cell type-specific genetic insights underlying schizophrenia

byMcLean HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSchizophrenia is a complex disease with variable presentations, and the diverse nature of this mental health disorder has made understanding the mechani
Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is
Writing about identity and values can boost teens' self-esteem

Writing about identity and values can boost teens' self-esteem

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProviding teenagers opportunities to affirm positive aspects of their identities can help bolster their self-esteem over time and ease tr

Writing about identity and values can boost teens' self-esteem

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProviding teenagers opportunities to affirm positive aspects of their identities can help bolster their self-esteem over time and ease tr