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Mindfulness found as effective as leading antidepressant in treating anxiety disorders
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was found to be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in reducing agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder symptoms. The muti-institution ...
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Having a sweet tooth is linked to higher risk of depression, diabetes and stroke, study finds
People with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
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People with dyslexia and dyscalculia show less bias, study shows
Dyslexia and dyscalculia are most commonly acknowledged as posing challenges linked to people's literacy and numeracy.
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Survey: Most adults affected by suicide, want more prevention
Nearly all U.S. adults agree that more action can be taken to reduce suicide deaths, with about three-fifths also reporting they have been personally affected by suicide, according to national survey data released Wednesday.
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People who embrace scientific and spiritual beliefs show higher life satisfaction, study finds
People who hold both scientific and spiritual beliefs show higher levels of life satisfaction, challenging the common assumption that science and religion don't mix.
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Is your partner's crummy behavior making you eat more?
Your partner's rotten behavior is not making you reach for that Little Debbie snack cake, new research from the University of Virginia shows.
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Frequent social media use harmful for high school students, study finds
Frequent social media use is potentially harmful for adolescent mental health among U.S. high school students, according to research published in a supplement to the Oct. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
Oct 9, 2024
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Hot sauce study finds asymmetric placebo effect can offer insights into pain perception
The expectations humans have of a pleasurable sensation asymmetrically shape neuronal responses and subjective experiences to hot sauce, according to a study published October 8, in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by ...
Oct 8, 2024
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Psilocybin may lead to increased optimism, rat study suggests
Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of psychedelics to treat disorders including major depression, demonstrating that rats given psilocybin exhibit increased optimism over time.
Oct 8, 2024
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Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk
A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk—and could be implemented as a cost effective public mental health measure.
Oct 8, 2024
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About 3% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender, first national survey finds
About 3% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender, according to the first federal attempt to gather national data on trans teens.
Oct 8, 2024
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Exploring new horizons in psychotherapy: A study on Indigenous healing and Western client experiences
A recent study published in the Explore journal sheds light on an emerging trend in mental health care: the integration of Indigenous healing techniques into Western psychotherapy. It reveals that Western clients are increasingly ...
Oct 8, 2024
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Study explores stress, social support and mental health for men and women farmers
Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers struggle with anxiety and depression at higher levels than the general population. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines differences in mental ...
Oct 8, 2024
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People believe lab animals have less mental capacity than other animals, research shows
Many of us care for animals and feel empathy when they suffer. At the same time, many of us also accept their suffering and death when it happens in the name of science.
Oct 8, 2024
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Study finds breastfeeding support groups provide connection and social support
A recent study from the School of Nursing & Midwifery at Trinity College has explored the role of Breastfeeding Peer Support Groups in fostering connection between breastfeeding mothers. The study found that these groups ...
Oct 8, 2024
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Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people in South Africa
Each day we make thousands of decisions, starting with what to have for breakfast and what to wear. We make so many decisions that we don't keep count.
Oct 8, 2024
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Childhood sleep disturbance linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors two years later
Kids who have a lot of difficulty sleeping are at heightened risk for developing suicidal thoughts and behaviors as they enter adolescence, a new Stanford Medicine-led study found.
Oct 7, 2024
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Screen time tied to depression, anxiety in 9- and 10-year-olds
Spending more time on screens increases the likelihood that 9- and 10-year-olds will develop symptoms of mental illness, according to a study by UC San Francisco that is one of the first long-term looks at the problem.
Oct 7, 2024
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Review highlights decline in mental health care and increase in suicides following FDA youth antidepressant warnings
The longstanding epidemic of severe pediatric depression is a significant public health concern, with only one third of the affected population receiving any mental health care. A new systematic review suggests that FDA-issued ...
Oct 7, 2024
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What's driving the rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and adults?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, more than 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Is owning a dog good for your health?
Australia loves dogs. We have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, and one in two households has at least one dog.
Oct 7, 2024
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Bright light therapy found to be effective for nonseasonal depressive disorders
Bright light therapy (BLT) is an effective adjunctive treatment for nonseasonal depressive disorder, according to a review published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Oct 7, 2024
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Some forms of air pollution may prolong postpartum depression, researchers say
Exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution during pregnancy may prolong postpartum depression symptoms in new mothers, according to new research.
Oct 7, 2024
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Neural signatures commonly observed when humans make choices can also reflect choice-independent processes
Past neuroscience research has identified patterns in neural activity typically observed when humans are engaged in value-based decision-making. This is the process through which humans choose between options that could be ...
