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Weight stigma—not BMI—has the biggest effect on mental health after weight-loss surgery, research indicates
New research shows that weight stigma—and not weight itself—has the biggest impact on mental health and healthy behaviors in the years after weight-loss surgery.
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Multitasking isn't one skill: New study reveals it's a mix of general and specific abilities
From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a single, universal skill. Instead, ...
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Nostalgia's influence on grooving to music explored in study
Getting one's groove on, A.K.A. busting a move, is an age-old tradition that dates back more than 50,000 years to the time of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnon humans, who rhythmically writhed to drumming and even vocalizations.
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When trauma and psychedelics meet: Study finds reduced anxiety and PTSD among Nova festival survivors
A new study conducted by researchers from Reichman University and other Israeli institutions explored the psychological aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack at the Nova Festival in southern Israel. The attack, which took ...
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs have no antidepressive effect, study shows
Lipid-lowering medicines, known as statins, are prescribed in cases of high cholesterol levels, to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. The results of some small studies suggest that statins could ...
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Study identifies personality traits associated with bedtime procrastination
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting in Seattle found that bedtime procrastination in young adults is associated with specific personality traits, including depressive tendencies.
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Self-harm in adolescence: Young people report on strategies to alleviate mental suffering in booklet
Adolescence is a time of intense emotional and social transformation when many young people face significant psychological challenges, including social isolation and self-harm—the practice of intentionally harming oneself ...
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Your left and right brain hear language differently. A neuroscientist explains how
Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the speech perception process ...
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How good money habits contribute to mental health
Maintaining regular savings habits and paying off credit card debt on time are two stable financial behaviors that significantly lead to improved mental health, University of South Australia finance experts have found.
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Large language models excel at creating and solving emotional intelligence tests, study finds
Throughout the course of their lives, humans can establish meaningful social connections with others, empathizing with them and sharing their experiences. People's ability to manage, perceive and understand the emotions experienced ...
Researchers call for an inflammatory subtype of major depression, paving the way for precision psychiatry
Researchers at Emory University have provided compelling evidence supporting the existence of an inflammatory subtype of major depression, a breakthrough that could transform how this complex disorder is diagnosed and treated.
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How late college students go to sleep is influenced by the need to belong
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that bedtime procrastination among college students is socially influenced by the need to belong.
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Severe gap found in psychiatric treatment among people who inject drugs
A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse conducted in Los Angeles and Denver by Dr. Thinh Toan Vu from the Center for Innovation in Mental Health at CUNY SPH has uncovered a significant disparity in access to psychiatric ...
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Prevention programs help parents address behavioral issues in young children
People who suffer from anxiety wait, on average, 12 years before seeking professional help. That's a pity, and it's unnecessary, says developmental psychologist Leonie Vreeke. She is therefore developing prevention programs ...
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Clinical research on psychedelics gets a boost from new study
As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an international study led by researchers at McGill University, Imperial College London, and the University of Exeter stands to improve the ...
Jun 3, 2025
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Low calorie diets linked to heightened risk of depressive symptoms
Following a low-calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
Jun 3, 2025
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Time-Critical Questioning: A smarter way to get information when every second counts
A new method for getting life-saving information from people caught in fast-moving situations—such as terror attacks or hostage crises—has wide-reaching potential, according to a new study.
Jun 3, 2025
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Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition, research shows
Spending time in or around nature can provide people suffering from chronic lower back pain with a degree of escapism that helps them better manage their physical discomfort, a new study has shown.
Jun 3, 2025
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Mental health sessions in schools can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms
Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and the mental ...
Jun 3, 2025
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How caregivers of medically complex children build resilience
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have uncovered important strategies that help caregivers and parents of children with medical complexity (CMC) adapt to the inherent stress in their roles. ...
Jun 3, 2025
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Research shows hope still matters when it comes to heart health
Heart patients who experienced feelings of hopelessness had an increased risk of dying or suffering a heart attack, according to new University of Liverpool research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society.
Jun 3, 2025
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Expert offers tips on how to regain control in times of chaos
The search for stability is never easy, and unexpected events can come along and rock the boat. But with a couple of mindset changes, it is possible to find clarity in chaos.
Jun 3, 2025
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Facing airplane fears: Gradual exposure and practical tips can reduce flight anxiety
Many people endure phobias surrounding airplane travel. For some, the debilitating fear could put a damper on summer travel plans. A Baylor College of Medicine psychologist explains how to overcome phobias by facing fears.
Jun 3, 2025
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APA calls for guardrails, education, to protect adolescent AI users
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a report from the American Psychological Association that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from ...
Jun 3, 2025
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Neurosteroids identified as potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression
Depression, characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness and a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities, is one of the most common mental health disorders. Recent estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) ...
