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Depression after stroke can seriously affect health for a decade, new research shows
People who experience depression following a stroke may face a higher risk of poor health and even death for up to a decade afterward, new research finds.
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The words of health care providers during prenatal care visits can influence how parents see their children
Pregnancy is often a unique experience, marked by anticipation and mental representations of what will happen after a baby's birth. Understanding how people's experiences while pregnant influence their parenting skills and ...
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Study links inflammation to reduced motivation and brain circuit changes in schizophrenia
A new study from Emory University has identified a biological connection between inflammation and deficits in motivation in individuals with schizophrenia, offering new hope for treating symptoms that have long been resistant ...
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Touch can comfort and heal, but also harm—a psychologist explains why gestures don't always land as intended
A hug from a friend. A squeeze of the hand. A steady arm around your shoulders. Many of us are taught to think of touch as comforting—an instinctive way to offer or receive comfort and express a sense of connection.
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'It takes a village': Community-led approach can reduce youth suicide risk
Empowering everyday community members to lead suicide prevention efforts—by promoting wellness, strengthening relationships and implementing tailored actions—can significantly reduce the risk among youth.
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A key neural pathway reveals how the brain forms fear memories from psychological threats
Fear memories can form in the brain following exposure to threatening situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or violence. When these memories become excessive or distorted, they can lead to severe mental health ...
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Study reveals impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function
An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University.
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Psilocybin better preserves depressed patients' emotional response to music than standard drug, study finds
Depression is among the most widespread mental health disorders worldwide, typically characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, a lack of interest in daily activities and dysregulated sleep and/or eating habits. There ...
Canadian cannabis use climbs slightly while curbing misuse under legalization
Researchers from McMaster University observed a modest increase in cannabis use frequency and a concurrent decrease in cannabis misuse among adults in Canada over five years of recreational cannabis legalization. Frequent ...
Newborn vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of ADHD, schizophrenia and autism
Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving the University of Queensland has found.
May 15, 2025
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Research reveals how the brain's 'dimmer switch' fine-tunes arousal and attention
A small cluster of cells deep within our brains, called the locus coeruleus, affects how awake and attentive we are, how we respond to stress, how we cope with anxiety and fear, and how we create memories and learn.
May 15, 2025
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Trump's surgeon general pick touts psychedelics for health
President Donald Trump's choice for U.S. surgeon general has raised eyebrows for promoting the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, in a 2024 book and her personal newsletter.
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Well-designed gardens promote relaxation by guiding rapid eye movements, study finds
When was the last time you sat in a garden and simply let your gaze wander? Observation gardens are built especially for this purpose, but can also fulfill other functions, such as providing aid for meditation.
May 15, 2025
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Cyberbullying in any form can be traumatizing for kids, study reveals
As concern grows over adolescent mental health, a new national study adds to the growing body of research showing that cyberbullying should be considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE)—a category of childhood trauma ...
May 15, 2025
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Research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain
Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating "the average American has fewer than three friends."
May 15, 2025
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Reducing mental health to buzzwords and online trends may do more harm than good
If you've been on Instagram recently, you may have seen Insta stories of giddy teens dumping water—which doesn't even contain ice—on their friends in the name of #SpeakYourMIND. Influencers give pretty speeches in which ...
May 15, 2025
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How video games can unlock gender euphoria for transgender players
A new study led by Monash University researchers has revealed how thoughtful video game design can help create gender euphoria for transgender people, offering new pathways to joy, identity affirmation and inclusive design.
May 15, 2025
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Risks of psychedelic use aren't widely known: Colorado campaign hopes to change that
When Liam Kelly first became interested in psychedelics as a teenager, they did so in a self-described "nerdy" way. Kelly, who uses nonbinary pronouns, would deeply research the drugs online to learn about their various effects ...
May 15, 2025
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Brain scans reveal what happens in the mind when insight strikes
Have you ever been stuck on a problem, puzzling over something for what felt like ages without getting anywhere, but then suddenly the answer came to you like a bolt from the blue?
May 14, 2025
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Mindfulness course found to be effective in people with difficult-to-treat depression
Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial.
May 14, 2025
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Autistic people communicate just as effectively as others, study suggests
There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to connect with others.
May 14, 2025
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How the brain allows us to infer emotions
Xiaowei Gu and Joshua Johansen at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered key circuitry in the rat brain that allows the learning of inferred emotions. The study reveals how the frontal part of the brain ...
May 14, 2025
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Virtual reality flight experience suggests a new approach to fear reduction without repeated exposure
A research group led by Fujino Misako and Haruno Masahiko at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology has demonstrated that experiencing active flight in virtual reality (VR) allows individuals ...
May 14, 2025
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Social media content focused on muscularity linked to muscle dysmorphia among boys and men
A new study reveals a concerning association between viewing social media content emphasizing muscularity and muscle dysmorphia among boys and men in Canada and the United States. The research, part of the 2024 Study of Boys ...
May 14, 2025
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Do people really want to know their risk of getting Alzheimer's?
A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer's disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40% declined to receive their ...
May 14, 2025
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