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'The paradox of the death gene': Stress defense mechanism that saves brain cells revealed
A research team led by Professor Yu Seong-woon of the Department of Brain Sciences at DGIST has, for the first time, elucidated the paradoxical protective mechanism of the "p53" gene, which prevents the death of neural stem ...
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The press is breaking the suicide taboo but still uses stigmatizing metaphors
Suicide is a major public health concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is responsible for more than 700,000 deaths a year. In Spain, it is the leading cause of death from non-natural causes, above ...
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What's the difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts?
We have thousands of spontaneous thoughts a day. Most of them are mundane, such as "Where did I leave my car keys?" But every now and then, a strange and distressing thought might pop into our mind, such as "What if I hurt ...
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Non-hormone medication addresses menopausal symptoms in women
The first real-world study of the FDA-approved nonhormone treatment fezolinetant found the menopausal medication improved hot flashes, depression and anxiety in women, according to industry-sponsored research presented at ...
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Danish intelligence test may underestimate the abilities of bilingual young people
When psychologists in Denmark test intelligence, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is often the tool of choice. The test is used in everything from clinical and educational settings to forensic psychiatry and social ...
Jun 13, 2026
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Phthalate exposure in early life may lead to anxiety, rat study suggests
Male rats exposed to the widely used plasticizer di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) during early development exhibited increased anxiety behavior as adults, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's ...
Jun 13, 2026
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Why women with HIV are still dying early, even when virus is not main cause
Women with HIV most often die from preventable, trauma-related conditions like substance use and mental illness—not the virus itself. Yet these leading causes are largely missing from official death records, according to ...
Jun 13, 2026
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Always losing your way? Psychologists investigate topographical disorientation at festival
Always losing your way, even in places you've been visiting for years? You may have Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD). Psychologists from Leiden are investigating this relatively little-known condition at the ...
Jun 13, 2026
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Grandparents are a vital resource in the child mental health crisis, says psychologist
As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist says that grandparents and extended family have a vital role to play.
Jun 13, 2026
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Our brains may be automatically filtering out negative words
We tend to assume that emotionally charged words are more likely to grab our attention. An insult shouted across a crowded room or a disturbing phrase overheard on television can seem impossible to ignore. But a new study ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Parkinson's medication shows promise in treating treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down but also about a loss of motivation and difficulty finding pleasure in activities they used to enjoy. A new study conducted in Sweden ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Written exposure therapy can provide transformative, scalable PTSD care
JMIR Publications today released an article on a brief, scalable intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder in its News and Perspectives section. Authored by JMIR correspondent Candice Marie Sage, Ph.D., "Written Exposure ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Tourette patients face high suicide risk, pain and discrimination, report reveals
Some might joke about Tourette syndrome, but it's hellish for those who have the condition, a new report says. In all, 1 in 4 teens and adults with Tourette or other tic disorders have attempted suicide at some point in their ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Healthy lifespan cut short by sex-dependent depressive symptoms in older adults
Depression is a serious mental health issue that can rob us of joy—and years of healthy living. While we know depressive symptoms can cut the remaining years of disability-free living (or "healthspan") in older adults, it ...
Jun 12, 2026
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How overlooked social connections can prevent suicide
Treatment of a serious mental illness that can lead to suicide, such as major depressive disorder, often centers on medication and talk therapy with little or no consideration of factors such as social isolation or financial ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Q&A: The dismantling of US global aid is a cascading crisis, say experts
The 2025 executive order dismantling U.S. Agency for International Development programs canceled 90% of the agency's contracts and grants, destabilizing health systems globally.
Jun 12, 2026
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Traditional tertiary teaching models shortchanging neurodivergent students in health care studies
Recent Deakin research into the experiences of neurodivergent students studying for future health care careers showed many experience stigma, inadequate help in classroom and clinical settings, and hard-to-navigate support ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Hiding who you are can take a toll on mental health
The decision to reveal or conceal a core part of one's identity may seem like a small, everyday choice. But new research from the University of Michigan suggests those moments can have meaningful consequences for emotional ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Do you lose your whole day to one appointment? 'Waiting mode' may be why
You have a 3 p.m. appointment. It's now 10 a.m., and somehow your entire day already feels out of reach. Maybe you find yourself unable to start anything properly. You feel on edge, waiting for something to begin or end. ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Chronic pain acceptance may reduce link between pain intensity and alcohol use severity among veterans
Accepting chronic pain—being willing to experience pain while maintaining valued activities—may protect against higher alcohol use severity among veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain, according to a preliminary study. ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Teens frequently encounter alcohol industry- and influencer-generated alcohol content on social media platforms
Social media platforms popular with teens regularly expose them to alcohol-related content, and often that content is created by influencers or sources in the alcohol industry. In a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and ...
Jun 12, 2026
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The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental‑health access and the care economy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist from childhood into older adulthood. It affects individuals from all ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Jun 12, 2026
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Shorter clinical trials of medication for alcohol use disorder can be as useful or more useful than longer trials
Randomized control trials that are shorter than 12 weeks show similar results to longer trials when assessing a new medication's effectiveness in helping someone with alcohol use disorder reduce or stop drinking. And in trials ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Systematic review identifies key barriers preventing Indian adolescents from seeking mental health care
For many adolescents in India, seeking help for anxiety, depression or emotional distress remains far more difficult than it should be. A new review led by The George Institute for Global Health finds that stigma, poor awareness ...
Jun 12, 2026
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