Study finds OCD patients' decision making mirrors general population
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve the same levels of education ...
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Novel neuronal mechanism for stress-induced alteration in behavior identified
Using a rodent stress model, researchers at the Laboratory of Thalamus Research, HUN-REN Institute of Experimental Medicine discovered a sustained increase in neural activity that persisted for several days after exposure ...
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Medical use of cannabis tied to higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder
Adults aged 18 to 49 years reporting medical-only or medical-nonmedical cannabis use may have a higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) than those reporting nonmedical only, according to a research letter published ...
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Analysis suggests a likely 50-fold rise in prevalence of gender-related distress from 2011–21 in England
The prevalence of psychological distress caused by a mismatch between birth sex and gender identity, formally known as gender dysphoria, likely rose 50-fold nationwide between 2011 and 2021, suggests an analysis of primary ...
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Data suggest major uncertainties remain about impact of treatment for gender-related distress
Major uncertainties remain about the impact of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapy on children and young people with gender-related distress (gender dysphoria), making it impossible to determine conclusively ...
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Risk preference is governed by different hypothalamus–habenula circuits, study finds
To survive in complex and unpredictable environments, humans and other animals need to learn to predict the consequences of their actions, so that they can reduce risks and maximize their gains. In humans, this risk evaluation ...
The secret of effective learning: Retrieving information in different ways
How can we learn effectively? It is important to retrieve the material we learn from memory at certain intervals, but that is not all. For even better results, it is best to do it in different ways, scientists argue in a ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Eight psychiatric disorders share the same genetic causes, study says
Psychiatric disorders often overlap and can make diagnosis difficult. Depression and anxiety, for example, can coexist and share symptoms. Schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa. Autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Study finds mood disorders, not concussions, affect ex-athletes' cognition
Former college athletes with a history of concussions were more likely to perceive themselves as cognitively impaired later in life if they had mood disorders such as depression and anxiety—even when testing showed no such ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Adverse childhood experiences influence potentially dangerous firearm-related behavior in adulthood
Researchers at Rutgers University have found that adverse childhood experiences can make people more sensitive to potential threats from others, which in turn increases their risk of engaging in defensive gun use in adulthood.
Jan 23, 2025
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Advice for staying well during a breakup era
Breakups hurt. So, with January being a prime month for breakups, according to some very unscientific internet lore, American Heart Association News checked in with serious academic experts about how to cope.
Jan 23, 2025
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Brad Pitt online romance fraud shows how victims are influenced by complex psychological factors
The story of an extraordinary romance fraud is making global headlines as its victim is mocked around the world for her naïveté.
Jan 23, 2025
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How the LA wildfires are impacting children and families
The emotional and physical well-being of children impacted by L.A."s wildfire disaster is a major concern for parents and health care professionals. USC experts discuss how to safeguard children's respiratory and mental health.
Jan 23, 2025
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Is your child nervous about going back to school? Try asking them what they are looking forward to
From next week, schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes and routines.
Jan 23, 2025
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Frequent social media use tied to higher levels of irritability
A survey led by researchers from the Center for Quantitative Health at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School has analyzed the association between self-reported social media use and irritability among US ...
Meditation, art and nature: Neuroimaging reveals distinct patterns of brain activation
Past research suggests that meditation and exposure to art or nature can positively impact people's well-being and brain health, in some cases even reducing stress and supporting the processing of emotions. Yet most past ...
Using machine learning to predict how people diagnosed with major depressive disorder respond to treatment
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest in everyday activities, appetite changes, sleep disturbances and, in extreme cases, suicidal ...
Largest study on the genetics of bipolar disorder to date gives new insights into the underlying biology
Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide. The disorder has been linked ...
Jan 22, 2025
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ChatGPT perceived as more empathetic than human crisis responders in experiments
By definition, robots can't feel empathy since it requires the ability to relate to another person's human experience—to put yourself in their shoes.
Jan 22, 2025
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Adult children of divorced parents at higher risk of stroke, study finds
A recent study by researchers from the University of Toronto, Tyndale University and the University of Texas at Arlington found that older adults are at greater risk of having a stroke if they experienced their parents divorcing ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Rodent study shows fighting experience plays key role in brain chemical's control of male aggression
Like humans, mice will compete over territory and mates, and show increased confidence in their fighting skills the more they win. At first, a brain chemical called dopamine is essential for young males to master this behavior. ...
Jan 22, 2025
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How the brain learns from rewards might hold the key to personalized depression treatment
A brain signal that lights up when we anticipate rewards may hold the secret to helping people overcome depression, and Virginia Tech researchers are working to unlock its potential.
Jan 22, 2025
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Multiple sclerosis linked to higher risk of mental illness during and after pregnancy
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a significantly higher risk of perinatal mental illness compared to those with other chronic conditions, according to a new study analyzing over 890,000 births in Ontario.
Jan 22, 2025
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