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Viewing art linked to improved mental well-being
Simply looking at visual art, visiting a museum, or having art in your hospital room can enhance well-being, particularly with repeated engagement, which can increase the meaning we feel in life, according to a new international ...
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Nurturing now, thriving later: Twin study demonstrates the lasting power of affectionate mothering
Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according ...
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Climate-related trauma can have lasting effects on decision-making, study finds
A new study from the University of California San Diego suggests that climate trauma—such as experiencing a devastating wildfire—can have lasting effects on cognitive function.
Apr 16, 2025
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Nature-based activity is effective therapy for anxiety and depression, study shows
Researchers evaluating a nature-based program of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks.
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Mindfulness and step tracking boosts motivation to exercise—new study
A new study from the Center for Motivation and Behavior Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can significantly boost people's desire ...
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Amplifying delusions: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being
Imagine a tribe of uncontacted hunter-gatherers in the deepest Amazon rainforest. Anthropologists airdrop dozens of smartphones loaded with social media apps, with solar chargers, simple instructions in their native language ...
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Why were people so drawn to phrenology?
It's hard to imagine now, but people once believed that the bumps on your head could reveal your personality. For one thing, it's so hard to locate the bumps on your head, let alone the thirty or so bumps the phrenologists ...
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When people repeatedly read sentences, they get faster and more accurate, showing the brain improves with practice
Have you ever noticed yourself speeding up and getting better at repetitive tasks over time? Researchers from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University have unveiled insights into why this happens during reading tasks, revealing ...
Apr 16, 2025
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3 in 4 meth users relapse—outcomes could improve if treatments considered the drug's effect on impulsive behavior
Methamphetamine is New Zealand's most harmful illicit drug and wastewater testing shows its use and availability are on the rise.
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Inflammation may be the link between chronic pain and depression
Chronic pain—or pain that lasts at least three months—is closely intertwined with depression. Individuals living with pain's persistent symptoms may be up to four times more likely to experience depression, research shows.
Apr 15, 2025
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Mapping study pinpoints key brain regions for reasoning skills
A team of researchers at UCL and UCLH have identified the key brain regions that are essential for logical thinking and problem solving.
Apr 15, 2025
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Researchers uncover molecular connection between body fat and anxiety
Researchers at McMaster University have revealed a novel link between body fat (adipose tissue) and anxiety, shedding light on the intricate relationship between metabolism and mental health.
Apr 15, 2025
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Brain's visual system adapts to ignore frequent distractions, study finds
The human brain can learn through experience to filter out disturbing and distracting stimuli—such as a glaring roadside billboard or a flashing banner on the internet. Scientists at Leipzig University and Vrije Universiteit ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Refining a hybrid music therapy intervention for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that it was feasible to conduct a hybrid music therapy intervention for patients with heart failure and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Father's mental health can impact children for years
In popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books—even hard seltzers—carry the label.
Apr 15, 2025
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No form of immigration detention is safe for children
A first-of-its-kind review into the psychological impact of immigration detention has shown there are no safe forms of detention for children.
Apr 15, 2025
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Young people with mental disorders are less likely to become parents, Finnish study finds
A new study has revealed a link between mental disorders and a lower likelihood of parenthood among young people in Finland. This research comes at a time when many individuals are postponing parenthood to later ages, a trend ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Active families boost teens' physical and mental health
From bike rides to backyard footy, parents who exercise together with their teenagers are more likely to have kids with better physical and mental health, according to a new health report from the University of South Australia.
Apr 15, 2025
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Rare disease study uncovers amygdala's impact on generosity and social ties
Are there areas of the brain that regulate prosocial, altruistic behavior? Together with colleagues from the universities in Lausanne, Utrecht and Cape Town, researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have ...
Apr 14, 2025
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LSD analog shows potential for treating schizophrenia
University of California, Davis researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic's therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential.
Apr 14, 2025
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Digital therapy app doubles depression improvement in primary care patients
Patients with depression who received the Moodivate app saw clinically meaningful reductions in their symptoms that were twice those achieved with standard-of-care therapy in a clinical trial conducted at 22 primary care ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Extreme heat poses threat to mental health
Rising temperatures across Australia could increase the burden of mental and behavioral disorders (MBD) by almost 50% by 2050, according to a new study from the University of Adelaide. The research highlights the urgent need ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Analysis finds steep increase of self-harm among California girls, multiracial youth
The number of California teens who have been treated for self-harm has ballooned in recent years, with an especially concerning increase among multiracial girls, according to new research from the University of California, ...
Apr 14, 2025
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A surprising way to curb college-aged drinking harms may not involve cutting alcohol
Young adults—particularly college students—are more likely than any other group in the U.S. to engage in heavy drinking and experience alcohol-related consequences.
Apr 14, 2025
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Understanding vicarious trauma in research assistant roles
Research assistants often face unique challenges when working on emotionally intense topics, particularly if they lack established support systems outside the research team or have not yet learned effective coping strategies, ...
Apr 14, 2025
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