Psychology & Psychiatry

New study explores seasonality of teen suicidality

The incidences of teen suicidality including self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts increased nationally between 2016 and 2021; were at seasonal high peaks in April and October; and were at their lowest when schools ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies linked to depression in Black and Latinx youth

Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ youth living in U.S. states with discriminatory policies, such as "Don't Say Gay" laws, are more likely to be depressed than their peers in the most LGBTQ+-affirming states, according to new research ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: Researchers explore the use of ultrasound to achieve mindfulness

Mindfulness is the ability to be fully aware in the moment—conscious of one's thoughts and actions. While mindfulness can be trained through activities like meditating, slow breathing and strolling, researchers in the Center ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Easing anxiety in large crowds

For some people, the anxiety that comes with being in large crowds can be debilitating. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine explains why people experience this distress and how friends and family can be supportive of ...

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