Here's what happens in your brain when you fall in love
Falling in love is known to feel like a whirlwind of emotions—but if someone asked you how to describe it, you'd probably say you "just knew." Why is that?
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use
Australia's drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin—more commonly known as ecstasy and magic mushrooms—will soon be used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress.
Feb 3, 2023
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The size of two brain regions may predict the effectiveness of psychological behavioral therapy in children with OCD
The size of two brain structures is associated with the response to cognitive-behavioral psychological therapy in children with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a study led by teams from the University of ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Meditation and mindfulness may be as effective as medication for treating certain conditions
Many people look to diet trends or new exercise regimens—often with questionable benefit—to get a healthier start on the new year. But there is one strategy that's been shown time and again to boost both mood and health: ...
Jan 13, 2023
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Is too much screen time bad for kids? It's complicated
During school breaks and holidays, children tend to increase their recreational screen time. As parents, we tend to worry, but do we need to? University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Benioff Children's Hospitals' Jason ...
Dec 19, 2022
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Screen time linked to OCD in US preteens
During the holidays, kids often spend more time on screens, leaving parents to wonder: Is it causing harm? Possibly.
Dec 12, 2022
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Daydreaming's dark side: The compulsive, complex fantasy disorder that dominates some people's daily lives
Despite what we're often taught to believe, daydreaming can be immensely useful. Not only can it be a source of pleasure and a way to relieve boredom, research shows that our ability to mentally escape the present can also ...
Dec 9, 2022
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Patients suffering with hard-to-treat depression may get relief from noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation
Not only is depression a debilitating disease, but it is also widespread. Approximately 20 million adult Americans experience at least one episode of depression per year.
Nov 17, 2022
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More work needed to help people access mental health support
A new study by researchers at the University of York suggests that a substantial number of people with common mental health problems in England may go untreated.
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