Psychology & Psychiatry
Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it's cheaper
Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression.
Aug 3, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Intersection of long COVID and disability highlighted in CDC study
Just as coronavirus transmission fluctuated in waves, so too have our responses to it. The world is four years from the acute phase of the pandemic, but not without lasting impact—including those who have maintained debilitating ...
Jul 29, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Virtual reality 'embodiment illusions' may help the skewed perceptions behind body image disturbances
Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of "my body." When this process of integrating different sensory signals goes wrong, ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Beyond algorithms: The role of human empathy in AI-enhanced therapy
A new study by researchers from the Psychology Department at the Hebrew University published in JMIR Mental Health has made significant strides in understanding the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health therapy. ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Journaling about everyday stressors could boost resilience
Just 15 minutes a week spent writing about how we have successfully coped with difficult situations could help make us more resilient, Macquarie University psychology researchers have found.
Jul 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older people still benefiting 10 years after treatment for depression and anxiety, finds study
A study has found people aged 65 and older can experience long-term benefits from treatment for depression and anxiety, even in the face of new stressors such as the death of a spouse.
Jul 8, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Daydream a lot? Feel sluggish? Stare into space? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome
Do you find that you daydream a lot? Are you often sluggish and tend to disengage easily when doing a task? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome, or CDS.
Jul 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Arts-based research deepens understanding of intimate partner violence in pregnancy
A study led by Western nursing professor Kimberley Jackson shows the power of arts-based research to relay scientific findings and raise awareness about a pervasive public health concern: intimate partner violence (IPV) and, ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Attention deficit disorders
Link between prenatal drug use and ADHD
Prenatal use of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis has all been independently associated with adverse health impacts on the baby. But many people who use these substances during pregnancy aren't using them in isolation.
Jun 27, 2024
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Inflammatory disorders
Tai chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both tai chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering ...
Jun 26, 2024
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