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Virtual reality research shows how temporary anxiety can affect learning
A brief episode of anxiety may have a bigger influence on a person's ability to learn what is safe and what is not. Research recently published in npj Science of Learning has used a virtual reality game that involved picking ...
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Contingent responsive parenting can shape brains of sensitive babies and support emotional regulation
Sensitive parental interactions during the first year of life may directly affect the structure of babies' brains and prevent future emotional difficulties, according to a new study conducted by Dr. Tahli Frenkel of the Baruch ...
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Retinal thinning linked to genetic risk factors for schizophrenia
The retina is part of the central nervous system, and therefore a direct extension of the brain. This is why changes in the brain could potentially also be detected in our eyes. An international team of researchers led by ...
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Female children may face greater emotional and immune challenges from prenatal stress, study finds
A new study led by Prof. Hermona Soreq and Shani Vaknine Treidel from the Edmond and Lily Safra Center of Brain Science, uncovers how stress experienced during pregnancy can affect newborns at the molecular level—with significant ...
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Heart failure tied to worsening of neuropsychological symptoms
Patients with heart failure experience worsening neuropsychological outcomes over six months, according to a study published online April 8 in Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine.
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How dopamine helps us avoid bad outcomes
Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, and steer clear of what doesn't, like touching a hot stove.
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Single-dose psychedelic boosts brain flexibility for weeks, study finds
University of Michigan researchers have discovered that a single dose of a psychedelic compound can enhance cognitive flexibility—the brain's ability to adapt to changing circumstances—for weeks after administration, ...
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Psychedelic use shows minimal link to schizotypal traits with possible reduction in delusional thinking, study suggests
Psychedelic drugs are seeing a surge of interest from mainstream medicine, and initial results suggest that psychedelic-therapy can be a safe and effective treatment for some mental health conditions. However, the side-effect ...
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Middle-aged Americans report higher loneliness than older adults, global study finds
Middle-aged Americans have demonstrated some of the highest levels of loneliness in a new study assessing tens of thousands of 50-to-90-year-olds across 29 countries.
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How the fear of missing out affects young people's binge drinking
Past English government campaigns have tried to curb youth drinking by focusing on the things young people might do while drunk and regret later: falling off scaffolding, vomiting or ending up looking a mess.
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How schema therapy tackles the deep-rooted beliefs that affect mental health
If you ever find yourself stuck in repeated cycles of negative emotion, you're not alone.
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Researchers examine mental impact of Girl Scouts' interactions with nature: Q&A
New research from the University of Washington, published in the Journal of Environmental Education, examined whether children's interactions with nature that are embodied, rather than just visual, are associated with being ...
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About 40% of U.S. adults report knowing someone who died by suicide
More than 40% of U.S. adults know someone who died by suicide, according to research published in the April 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Sex differences may drive substance use patterns in panic disorder patients
In a research article, researchers have revealed compelling evidence that biological sex significantly influences substance use patterns among individuals with panic disorder, with implications for both clinical assessment ...
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Psilocybin use rises across all age groups following 2019 decriminalization
A multisource observational study aimed to quantify the change in prevalence and health care utilization of psilocybin users between 2014 and 2023. The study found that the prevalence of psilocybin use increased across all ...
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Study explores the impact of growing up without siblings on the brain and behavior of adults
Statistics suggest that the size of families in many countries is shrinking and a growing number of parents worldwide either willingly or unwillingly end up only having one child. While many psychology studies have explored ...
Living alone with depression and anxiety raises suicide risk by more than 500%, study of Korean adults suggests
An international team including Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Soongsil University, and Sungkyunkwan University has found that Korean adults living alone with both depression and anxiety face a 558% increased risk ...
Watching our brains remember multiple things at once
A new study offers insight into what is happening in our brains when our working memory must use its limited resources to remember multiple things.
Apr 21, 2025
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Brain scans reveal neural circuitry linked with the subjective interpretation of art
These paintings are both by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian but display strikingly different styles. The house on the left is representational; the colorful squares on the right are more abstract. In a new study published ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Youth anxiety and depression rates rose steadily from 2016 to 2022, survey finds
The percentage of children under 18 years old with anxiety and depression increased steadily from 2016 to 2022, according to publicly available data from the National Survey of Children's Health that were analyzed by researchers ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Feeling awe for your child may make parenting more joyful and fulfilling
New research from the University of Rochester suggests that experiencing feelings of pride and awe toward one's children can significantly enhance parental well-being. The study, published in the journal Social Psychological ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Advancing understanding of lucid dreaming in humans
Lucid dreaming is a surreal phenomenon in which people are consciously aware that they are in a dream. Çağatay Demirel, from Donders Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Radboud University Medical Center, and colleagues shed ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Study shows inpatient psychiatric care can help teens amid a depressive crisis
There has been a troubling rise in adolescent mental health struggles and suicide rates over the past decade, with a dramatic increase following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This crisis has been accompanied by an increased ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Understanding the 'aha' moment: Study suggests insight involves exploring greater distances within a solution space
When humans are trying to grasp a complicated concept or solve a problem, they might suddenly feel like they have gained a deeper understanding or think of something they had not thought of before. This type of 'aha' moments, ...
VR and AR simulations help users practice stress management in realistic scenarios
Everyday situations can sometimes feel like big stressors, whether it's delivering an important work presentation, attending a party full of strangers or confronting a partner. Talking to a friend or a therapist can help. ...
Apr 19, 2025
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