Perception of trustworthiness may drive brain's safety and alarm signals

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPerceiving whether another person is a personal health risk requires quickly assessing their trustworthiness. With limited characteris

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Perception of trustworthiness may drive brain's safety and alarm signals

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPerceiving whether another person is a personal health risk requires quickly assessing their trustworthiness. With limited characteris

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Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatm

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Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatm

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Mouse study identifies brain region that can prevent aggressive social behavior and induce pro-social behavior

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic representation of study findings. Credit: Mount Sinai Health SystemNeural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-

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Mouse study identifies brain region that can prevent aggressive social behavior and induce pro-social behavior

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic representation of study findings. Credit: Mount Sinai Health SystemNeural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-

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ChatGPT has the potential to improve psychotherapeutic processes, say researchers

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to comparing responses written by psychotherapists to those written by ChatGPT, the latter are generally rated higher, a

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ChatGPT has the potential to improve psychotherapeutic processes, say researchers

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to comparing responses written by psychotherapists to those written by ChatGPT, the latter are generally rated higher, a

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Limerence: Why some people experience intense infatuation that feels like love, and how it affects them

by Rebecca Ellis,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLimerence is a term you may not be familiar with. It describes an involuntary, uncontrollable and obsessive desire for another p

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Limerence: Why some people experience intense infatuation that feels like love, and how it affects them

by Rebecca Ellis,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLimerence is a term you may not be familiar with. It describes an involuntary, uncontrollable and obsessive desire for another p

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When teen body image becomes a deadly perception

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider committing s

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When teen body image becomes a deadly perception

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider committing s

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Cerebellar serotonin offers potential new strategy for relieving anxiety

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore increase the

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Cerebellar serotonin offers potential new strategy for relieving anxiety

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore increase the

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At what age do people experience depression for the first time?

Depression can affect people over long periods of their lives. Some people experience this condition continuously, while for others, it occurs in episodes – with long stretches without symptoms.

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At what age do people experience depression for the first time?

Depression can affect people over long periods of their lives. Some people experience this condition continuously, while for others, it occurs in episodes – with long stretches without symptoms.

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Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence

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Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence

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Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers assessed whether combining psychedelics, namely DMT and harmine as two active ingredients in ayahuasca, with meditation increases mindfu

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Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers assessed whether combining psychedelics, namely DMT and harmine as two active ingredients in ayahuasca, with meditation increases mindfu

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How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday

How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holidayby Katherine RothCredit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinWe all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Fina

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How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday

How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holidayby Katherine RothCredit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinWe all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Fina

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Solitude is better for your health when it's not too intense, research suggests

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityRiding on Gap Road, Oregon. Credit: David PattonHiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restor

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Solitude is better for your health when it's not too intense, research suggests

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityRiding on Gap Road, Oregon. Credit: David PattonHiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restor

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