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Nationwide analysis finds mental health concerns are a huge part of primary care practice
An examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to musculoskeletal complaints in everyday care. One in nine patients was seeking care primarily because ...
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Gaining insights into the chemical basis of aversive learning
One of the things that makes brains so incredibly difficult to understand is their ability to adjust and adapt. Our learning experiences can set off complex signaling cascades that reshape neurons—and their synaptic connections—at ...
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Study reveals how we process visual information quickly in complex environments
Imagine driving a vehicle on a day when there is a lot of traffic. In a complex task like this one, we need to scan the environment constantly and look at different parts of the scene to monitor everything that is going on.
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Researchers show how breathing and heartbeat influence perception
A new study from the University of Fribourg highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this research show how our bodily rhythms affect our visual perception.
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Q&A: Examining the impact of negative media coverage on LGBTQ+ young adults
Kirsty Clark, assistant professor of medicine, health, and society, studies mental health disparities impacting LGBTQ+ populations through her lab. The Clark Lab then develops evidence-based interventions to disrupt the course ...
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Food fussiness a largely genetic trait from toddlerhood to adolescence, study suggests
Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a new study led by researchers from UCL (University College London), King's College London and the University ...
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Study reveals significant impact of partners' ADHD on women's mental health and quality of life
A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders conducted by researchers Dana Zeides Taubin, Haya Fogel-Grinvald, and Prof. Adina Maeir, from the School of Occupational Therapy at Hebrew University, sheds light ...
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Study explores social media's role in mental health during pandemic
A new study offers insight into how social media became a lifeline for mental health-related conversations during the pandemic.
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Researchers achieve a significant advancement in early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents
In a groundbreaking study appearing in Biological Psychiatry, researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents. They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal ...
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Zoom fatigue? Try some nature in your background: Study
Feel drained after a long video call? Your tiredness could be partly linked to the background on your screen, according to a study published on Thursday which suggested trying an image depicting nature.
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Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths, data show
During the past two decades, federal officials have launched three national suicide prevention strategies, including one announced in April.
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Estimating incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome in youth on antipsychotics
A new study in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology estimates the incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a potentially fatal adverse effect of antipsychotic treatment, among individuals aged ...
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What can be done for children who may be having a panic attack?
In the movie "Inside Out 2," 13-year-old Riley, who has recently started puberty, has a panic attack during a hockey game timeout.
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What parents, caregivers can do if their child is struggling with mental health
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds. Deaths are only a portion of the problem; every year, millions of Americans seriously think about suicide, ...
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Free suicide prevention course available for rural veterinarians, farm workers
Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in partnership with Rural Minds, has launched a free online course, "Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America," designed to give learners practical ...
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Study shows political leanings influence happiness, meaning, and psychological richness
Psychologists have long found that conservatism is linked to happiness and meaning in life, but a new study reveals that liberalism is associated with its own mental upside: psychologically rich and interesting lives.
Sep 18, 2024
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Happy with your life? Research links contentment with fewer heart attacks and strokes
People who are content with their lives or feel a sense of well-being may be less likely to develop heart disease and/or stroke compared to those with a lower sense of well-being, according to a new analysis published today ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Severe side effects of the most effective schizophrenia medication identified
About one-third of patients with schizophrenia do not respond to conventional medications, leaving them with one effective treatment option: clozapine. Clozapine's most serious side effect, a life-threatening drop in white ...
Sep 18, 2024
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What's the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath? Less than you might think
Articles about badly behaved people and how to spot them are common. You don't have to Google or scroll too much to find headlines such as 7 signs your boss is a psychopath or How to avoid the sociopath next door.
Sep 18, 2024
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Horse-caring helps veterans with PTSD
A study by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has shown that military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who participated in a program caring for horses, experienced an improved mental outlook ...
Sep 18, 2024
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New mental health parity rules issued
Last week, President Joe Biden and the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury issued new rules meant to ensure that insurance coverage for mental health conditions and substance abuse disorder has ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Humor could help people engage with colorectal cancer information, study suggests
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. But new research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Gut-brain axis shift is needed in depression research, experts say
Scientists have high-tech tools to understand the biological factors that underly depression—from gut bacteria to genetics. But they have yet to be integrated in an effective manner, according to leading researchers.
Sep 18, 2024
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'Alarming rise' in suicidality among Black youth in Chicago's South Side
Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts.
Sep 18, 2024
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Lockdown lessons can help build dancers' resolve
Lessons learned in the creative industries during lockdown can help dancers better handle uncertainties associated with the performing arts, research suggests.
Sep 18, 2024
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