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Depression rates in LGBTQIA+ students are three times higher than their peers, research suggests
Findings published in the Journal of American College Health uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender minorities. This population ...
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Experiment shows time alone heightens 'threat alert' in teenagers—even when using social media
People in their late teens experience an increased sensitivity to threats after just a few hours left in a room on their own—an effect that endures even if they are interacting online with friends and family.
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Satellite data and neuroimaging reveal how environment can impact brain development
A recent study links satellite and brain imaging data to identify how environmental factors can impact mental health, cognition and brain development in young people.
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First-ever randomized clinical trial uses video telehealth for suicide prevention
Suicide remains a pressing public health concern. An estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide, according to The World Health Organization. In 2022, there were 49,449 suicides in the United States.
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These once-ignored brain cells may impact mental disorders
It's only during the last few decades that neuroglia, a diverse group of cells found in the brain that perform a variety of functions to support neurons, have been the subject of research. Prior to that, brain research focused ...
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Men often struggle with transition to fatherhood amid lack of targeted information and support, review suggests
Men often struggle with the transition to fatherhood amid a lack of information and emotional support targeted to their needs, suggests a review of the available qualitative evidence, published in the open access journal ...
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More than 5 million Americans would be eligible for psychedelic therapy, study finds
Acupuncture. Ketamine infusions. "Electroshock" or electroconvulsive therapy. The existing treatment options for those diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD), may sometimes ...
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Study finds peer support boosts well-being for women veterans
Women who serve in the armed forces have a unique life journey. They are a minority during service and a rarity in the civilian population. Their contributions to military service are often unknown, unrecognized, or worse, ...
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Cognitive decline and loneliness linked in older adults over short time periods
For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at greater risk for cognitive decline and conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Those studies, however, generally treated loneliness as a stable trait of someone's ...
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Anticipation in sports: Why do some athletes seem to be one step ahead of their opponents?
With less than 30 seconds remaining in the Australia-Belgium women's basketball bronze medal game at the Paris Olympics, Belgium was trailing by three points and on the attack, advancing the ball to a player for what seemed ...
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Our new study shows teen vaping is linked to childhood trauma—here's why it might be harder to quit
If you experience trauma during childhood, there's a greater chance you'll use substances such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs later. But what does the evidence say about vapes?
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Grandparents help grandkids in many ways—but the reverse may be true too, poll suggests
As many Americans prepare to gather with their families for the holidays, a new poll shows the importance of grandchildren in grandparents' lives.
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New Zealand paramedics describe nightmares, flashbacks from suicide callouts
Attending suicide callouts is taking a toll on the mental health of paramedics, causing nightmares and flashbacks and harming their personal relationships, a study by the University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou Whakaihu ...
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Veterans study finds virtual mental health care can significantly reduce suicide
Boston University School of Public Health research suggests that virtual mental health care may significantly reduce suicide-related events (SREs) among veterans recently released from service. For every 1% increase in virtual ...
Meta-analysis of past research unveils distinct patterns in infant looking behavior
Human infants have limited motor capabilities, which prevents them from accessing and exploring all parts of their surrounding environment, and also makes them difficult research participants to study. However, infants do ...
'Emotional contagion' found to be a factor in seniors' mental health
Madeleine and Paul are sitting on a park bench. As she tells Paul about her financial worries and how she's been struggling for months to make ends meet, Madeleine's eyes well with tears. Paul is moved by her distress; her ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Manipulating astrocytes affects long-term memory, researchers discover
One of the most powerful assets of the brain is that it can store information as memories, allowing us to learn from our mistakes. However, some memories remain vivid while others become forgotten. Unlike computers, our brains ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Immune system imbalance could serve as a trigger for depression, suggests research
Depression, recognized as the leading cause of disability worldwide, affects nearly one in six people over their lifetimes. Despite decades of research, much remains unknown about the biological mechanisms underlying this ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Biological damage in the brain of people with PTSD responds to a protocol of hyperbaric therapy
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at the Shamir Medical Center have demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) improves the condition of PTSD sufferers who ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Breaking free from negative thoughts using a gamified app
A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research reveals promising results from a digital health intervention that is based on a decade of research at Harvard Medical School and designed to alleviate depressive ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Study identifies top ten priorities for future research on reducing and stopping psychiatric medication
The global consumption of psychiatric medication is increasing by 4% annually, with the greatest increase observed in antidepressant use. For people who wish to reduce and/or stop taking medication, there are many gaps and ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Young men who see women as objects are more likely to be violent toward their partners, finds research
Intimate partner violence is a global scourge. One in four Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner. The perpetrators are overwhelmingly heterosexual men.
Nov 11, 2024
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Fear of another heart attack may be a major source of ongoing stress for survivors
The fear of having another heart attack was a major ongoing stressor for heart attack survivors, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024, held Nov. 16–18, ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Negative body image affects ability to learn and perform physical movements, study finds
Self-consciousness about one's body has a direct impact on the ability to learn and perform movement tasks, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Religiosity, spirituality, and meaning-making generally associated with lower suicidality
All aspects of religiosity, spirituality, and meaning-making (R/S/M) relate to suicidality in people with a psychiatric diagnosis or a recent suicide attempt, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in ...
Nov 11, 2024
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