Conversion practice linked to greater risk of mental health symptoms, US surveys of LGBTQ+ people suggest

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople identifying as LGBTQ+ who have undergone conversion practice—commonly known as conversion therapy—are more likely to experience poor mental health

Updated on: October 11,2024

Conversion practice linked to greater risk of mental health symptoms, US surveys of LGBTQ+ people suggest

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople identifying as LGBTQ+ who have undergone conversion practice—commonly known as conversion therapy—are more likely to experience poor mental health

Updated on:October 11,2024

Suicide attempts decreased after adding suicide care to primary care, study finds

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter suicide care was integrated into routine primary care visits, researchers saw a 25% decrease in the rate of suicide attempts in the foll

Updated on: October 10,2024

Suicide attempts decreased after adding suicide care to primary care, study finds

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter suicide care was integrated into routine primary care visits, researchers saw a 25% decrease in the rate of suicide attempts in the foll

Updated on:October 10,2024

Regular light-intensity exercise can help erase fear memories and prevent PTSD, study suggests

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent

Updated on: October 10,2024

Regular light-intensity exercise can help erase fear memories and prevent PTSD, study suggests

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent

Updated on:October 10,2024

A histone post-translational modification linked to lifelong susceptibility to stress in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe cover art theme is "the weight of a histone." This visual serves as a rodent metaphor for Atlas, a Titan from Greek mythology who was condemned to carry

Updated on: October 09,2024

A histone post-translational modification linked to lifelong susceptibility to stress in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe cover art theme is "the weight of a histone." This visual serves as a rodent metaphor for Atlas, a Titan from Greek mythology who was condemned to carry

Updated on:October 09,2024

Live-cell model system can decode genetic risk for psychiatric disorders

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineGene regulatory changes induced by Wnt stimulation.a, Cartoon of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway.b, Schematic of s

Updated on: October 09,2024

Live-cell model system can decode genetic risk for psychiatric disorders

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineGene regulatory changes induced by Wnt stimulation.a, Cartoon of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway.b, Schematic of s

Updated on:October 09,2024

Managing mental health is an important part of sickle cell disease treatment

by Tanesha R. Johnson,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who were diagnosed with a chronic condition at an early age face challenges that go beyond their physical he

Updated on: October 01,2024

Managing mental health is an important part of sickle cell disease treatment

by Tanesha R. Johnson,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who were diagnosed with a chronic condition at an early age face challenges that go beyond their physical he

Updated on:October 01,2024

Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs

by Lynette Hazelton, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDamaris Alvarado-Rodriguez, owner of three Children's Playhouse early childhood education centers, thought it best t

Updated on: September 23,2024

Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs

by Lynette Hazelton, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDamaris Alvarado-Rodriguez, owner of three Children's Playhouse early childhood education centers, thought it best t

Updated on:September 23,2024

We must give students a mental health lifeline for the school year, says expert

by Alison Malmon, Chicago TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs students return to school, it's crucial to recognize the invisible struggles they may be facing, especially after the summer b

Updated on: September 23,2024

We must give students a mental health lifeline for the school year, says expert

by Alison Malmon, Chicago TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs students return to school, it's crucial to recognize the invisible struggles they may be facing, especially after the summer b

Updated on:September 23,2024

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Updated on: September 21,2024

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Updated on:September 21,2024

Evidence supports classroom cellphone bans, expert says

by Dennis ThompsonClassroom cellphone bans should help improve learning environments in schools, a child development expert says.Keeping the devices out of classrooms would help focus attention, impro

Updated on: September 21,2024

Evidence supports classroom cellphone bans, expert says

by Dennis ThompsonClassroom cellphone bans should help improve learning environments in schools, a child development expert says.Keeping the devices out of classrooms would help focus attention, impro

Updated on:September 21,2024

Anxiety and depression linked to chronic pain in children

Anxiety and depression linked to chronic pain in childrenbyMacquarie UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung people with chronic pain are three times more likely than their peers to al

Updated on: September 21,2024

Anxiety and depression linked to chronic pain in children

Anxiety and depression linked to chronic pain in childrenbyMacquarie UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung people with chronic pain are three times more likely than their peers to al

Updated on:September 21,2024

A novel neural explanation for choking under pressure

by Sara Pecchia,Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Biomedical EngineeringCredit: Carnegie Mellon College of EngineeringEvery professional who functions at a high level of performance know

Updated on: September 21,2024

A novel neural explanation for choking under pressure

by Sara Pecchia,Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Biomedical EngineeringCredit: Carnegie Mellon College of EngineeringEvery professional who functions at a high level of performance know

Updated on:September 21,2024