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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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). ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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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How paranormal beliefs help people cope in uncertain times
Paranormal beliefs create a sense of control, predictability and comfort in uncertain times, according to academic studies. That doesn't explain why some people find them more appealing than others, though recent studies ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Brains of people with schizophrenia may age faster—new research adds to the evidence
What causes schizophrenia? This severe mental illness, which affects more than 20 million people worldwide and is characterized by recurrent hallucinations and delusions, often begins to emerge in the period from adolescence ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Fighting for others: How guilt and obligation drive desire for more intensive treatments in end-of-life cancer care
Guilt and shame—not hope for recovery—are among the most common reasons terminally ill cancer patients continue with minimally beneficial treatments at the end of life, according to Rutgers researchers.
Apr 14, 2025
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From trauma to anxiety and depression, how online sexual harassment can seriously harm victims' mental health
In today's hyperconnected world, where much of our social and professional lives plays out online, the digital realm should feel safe and respectful. But for many, particularly women, young boys and marginalized groups, that's ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Minnesota addiction and mental health providers fear federal cuts will hurt 'life-saving' services
Substance abuse services in schools and a helpline intended to prevent people's mental health issues from escalating are among Minnesota programs scaling back amid an attempt to cancel federal funding.
Apr 14, 2025
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Acute and chronic stress have markedly different impacts on neural repair in a depression-linked brain region
Researchers at Zhejiang University found that acute stress increases natural repair mechanisms in the brain, while chronic stress suppresses them. Autophagy was most affected in the lateral habenula, a brain region linked ...
Breaking the cycle: How childhood trauma affects parental empathy and perpetuates abuse
Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a complex issue that is often passed on through generations. Studies have shown that parents who were abused as children may perpetuate a similar pattern of mistreating their children, creating ...
Apr 11, 2025
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