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Liver X receptor beta: A new frontier in treating depression and anxiety
In a Bench to Bedside review published in the journal Brain Medicine, researchers Dr. Xiaoyu Song and Professor Jan-Åke Gustafsson from the University of Houston and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) shed light on the therapeutic ...
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Brain scan study shows what happens in the brain when a person with schizophrenia hears voices
Auditory hallucinations are likely the result of abnormalities in two brain processes: a "broken" corollary discharge that fails to suppress self-generated sounds, and a "noisy" efference copy that makes the brain hear these ...
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Our brains divide the day into chapters: Psychology research offers details on how
The moment a person steps off the street and into a restaurant—to take just one example—the brain mentally starts a new "chapter" of the day, a change that causes a big shift in brain activity. Shifts like this happen ...
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Trauma takes its toll at the end of life, study reveals
Repeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching effects on the mind and body that may extend to a person's last months. These traumatic experiences can worsen the pain, depression ...
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Study finds sexual and gender minorities more likely to experience life dissatisfaction, isolation, stress
Until last year, few national surveys collected information about the prevalence of social risk factors—individual-level adverse experiences such as food insecurity or housing instability—and whether certain populations ...
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Research shows the prevalence of mental disorders is higher in transgender, gender-diverse people
There is a higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people versus the cisgender population, according to a research letter published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Network ...
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Reading to your 1- and 2-year old boosts their vocabulary, study finds
Sharing a book with your baby will build her vocabulary fast, but time with screens likely won't, Norwegian researchers report.
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While most Americans align with close family members on controversial political issues, one in five report estrangement
New American Psychiatric Association (APA) polling reveals that about one in three Americans (31%) anticipates having a heated political discussion with their family members this election season. While most (71%) indicate ...
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Brain molecule that makes neurons less selective could deepen understanding of human cognition
Neuroscientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have determined how a brain cell surface molecule shapes the way certain neurons behave.
Oct 2, 2024
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Satisfying friendships could be key for young single adults' happiness, research suggests
A new analysis assesses the heterogeneity of factors linked with happiness among single Americans who are just entering adulthood, highlighting a particularly strong link between happiness and satisfying friendships. Lisa ...
Oct 2, 2024
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Dementia diagnostic markers shown to change with time of day
The time of day when blood is taken can affect the results of tests for diagnosing dementia, according to new research led by the University of Surrey. The study has been published in Translational Psychiatry.
Oct 2, 2024
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Eyes on the fries: How vision creates a food trend
Research at the University of Sydney has revealed that we don't judge food simply on its merits but are influenced by what we have seen beforehand, a cascading phenomenon known as "serial dependence."
Oct 2, 2024
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Research shows regional differences in medical and psychological harms of obesity
Individuals struggling with obesity face a number of social and health difficulties, but those problems are less severe if they live in areas where obesity is prevalent, a new study suggests.
Oct 2, 2024
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Depression was rising among young people in Southern California and COVID made it worse
Children, teens and young adults in Southern California had been grappling with rising rates of depression and anxiety for years before the pandemic. Then COVID-19 came along and made their mental health struggles even worse.
Oct 2, 2024
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Low-cost and scalable intervention shows promise for treating male postpartum depression
A new study from the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), in collaboration with leading researchers in Pakistan, has demonstrated the effectiveness of an integrated psychosocial intervention aimed at improving parenting ...
Oct 2, 2024
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Online insomnia treatment aids caregivers in need of rest
Providing care for a family member with a disabling illness can be a demanding job that leaves many people unable to sleep, but an online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine can help, ...
Oct 2, 2024
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Does psilocybin really provide long-term relief from depression, as new study suggests?
Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance found in magic mushrooms, is a promising new treatment for psychiatric disorders, especially depression. The beneficial effects on mood and anxiety of psilocybin are rapid and pronounced ...
Oct 2, 2024
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Research highlights gender differences in suicide prevention strategies
A recent study shows clear differences between the sexes: close family is important for girls with suicidal thoughts, whereas activities such as sports, leisure activities or other hobbies provide particularly good protection ...
Oct 1, 2024
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Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future
The effects of bullying on teens' mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape their future aspirations?
Oct 1, 2024
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Men are more emotionally disconnected than women—what can be done about it?
Many of us are worried about loneliness and isolation, and both decade-old and recent data suggest they impact men more than women.
Oct 1, 2024
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A third of Swedish cheerleaders tell of psychological abuse
Of current and former Swedish cheerleading athletes, 29% reported being subjected to psychological abuse in the sport, according to a new study from Linköping University, Sweden. The study shows that dissatisfaction with ...
Oct 1, 2024
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Conversion practice linked to greater risk of mental health symptoms, US surveys of LGBTQ+ people suggest
People identifying as LGBTQ+ who have undergone conversion practice—commonly known as conversion therapy—are more likely to experience poor mental health, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.
Sep 30, 2024
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AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots
It has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depression. But detecting it can be difficult, particularly when those affected don't (or won't) report ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Early adversity, maternal depression linked to teen mental health risk
Teens who faced high levels of emotional and multidimensional adversity in their early years are at the most significant risk for mental health challenges, a comprehensive 15-year study has revealed.
Sep 30, 2024
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Suicide attempts decreased after adding suicide care to primary care, study finds
After suicide care was integrated into routine primary care visits, researchers saw a 25% decrease in the rate of suicide attempts in the following 90 days, a new Kaiser Permanente study finds.
Sep 30, 2024
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