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Conversations starters to help youth manage emotions that come with sports and competition
Positive sports experiences can be a game-changer for kids, with physical, social, emotional and mental health benefits that last a lifetime, according to a new survey from The Kids Mental Health Foundation. However, youth ...
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Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders
New research led by King's College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders ...
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One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds
Cambridge scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions—which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts—may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Study shows mind wandering is associated with specific kind of brain activity linked to memory and sleep
Part of what makes us human is our ability to think about people, places, or events that aren't currently present—but we still don't know exactly how our brains do this. Now, researchers from Osaka University have identified ...
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Evidence suggests link between teen cannabis use and psychotic disorders may be stronger than previously thought
A new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine estimates that teens using cannabis are at an 11-times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder compared to teens not using cannabis. The paper is titled "Age-dependent ...
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Study findings show transitioning gender identities is not linked with depression
A longitudinal study of LGBTQ+ youths has found that transitioning gender identities is not associated with depression and that about 1 in 3 gender-minority youths change their gender identity more than once. In fact, the ...
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Autistic-led study reveals urgent priorities for supporting autistic girls and gender diverse youth
A new study led by autistic people and researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) sheds light on the challenges faced by autistic girls, women and gender diverse people within health care, the education system ...
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A dangerous diagnosis: How 'excited delirium' shapes police perception
In November 2022, Abdullah Darwich, a nonverbal autistic 19-year-old left his home in Mississauga, Ont. He made his way to a pile of leaves, which he began playing in, dressed only in his underwear. A worried neighbor made ...
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Where to look for help when living with a drug or mental health problem
Fatal overdoses in the U.S. fell for the first time in five years in 2023, according to preliminary estimates recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but UCLA researcher Joseph Friedman warns ...
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Dismissed and discharged: Australian health systems still failing people with poor mental health, says study
A serious disconnect between emergency departments and the NDIS is failing people with mental health conditions, as new research from the University of South Australia shows that they frequently receive inadequate care within ...
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Q&A: Researchers discusses 25-year study that shows mothers' empathy for teens may predict teens' empathy
A new Child Development study from researchers at the University of Virginia provides the first long-term, longitudinal evidence for the transmission of empathic care across three generations: from mother to teen to child.
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Heart rate synchrony predicts effective group decision-making, research suggests
In recent years, the phenomenon of physiological synchrony has captivated behavioral researchers seeking to understand how human brains and bodies align during social interactions.
May 21, 2024
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Study models how ketamine's molecular action leads to its effects on the brain
New research addresses a gap in understanding how ketamine's impact on individual neurons leads to pervasive and profound changes in brain network function.
May 21, 2024
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Study shows excessive patient loads were the greatest cause of moral distress among health personnel during pandemic
Being a woman, a nursing professional, and working in the community sphere increased the risk of moral distress (MD), according to a study by the University of Cordoba carried out among more than 500 professionals with the ...
May 21, 2024
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Study shows boys' depressive symptoms rose with pandemic, but girls' improved during initial school closures
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that girls and boys were affected differently by the pandemic. The study focused on depressive symptoms among 16-year-olds surveyed during ...
May 21, 2024
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If you have a mind to drink less, mindfulness can help
Mindfulness is having a moment, but is it worth all the hype? Researchers at CU's Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) say the answer is yes—particularly when it comes to drinking behavior.
May 21, 2024
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Low stress resilience is linked to increased risk of psoriasis
Young adults who find it harder to cope with stress are more likely to develop psoriasis later in life. Low stress resilience when enlisting for military service involves a 31% higher risk of developing psoriasis compared ...
May 21, 2024
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Synced brains: Why being constantly tuned in to your child's every need isn't always ideal
It's crucial for healthy child development that children can form secure attachment bonds with their parents. Decades of research identified one key ingredient for this process: the coordination of parents' and children's ...
May 21, 2024
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Study finds 'technoference' no worse for parent-child interactions than non-digital distractions
Technology use is at an all-time high and understanding how this impacts daily life is crucial. When it comes to parent-child interactions, scientists have coined the term "technoference," meaning technology interference. ...
May 21, 2024
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UK asylum process damaging to health, report reveals
The U.K.'s asylum process is damaging to the health and well-being of people seeking sanctuary—according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
May 21, 2024
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