Anxious girls' brains work harder
In a discovery that could help in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, Michigan State University scientists say the brains of anxious girls work much harder than those of boys.
Jun 5, 2012
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In a discovery that could help in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, Michigan State University scientists say the brains of anxious girls work much harder than those of boys.
Jun 5, 2012
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Children exposed to family violence show the same pattern of activity in their brains as soldiers exposed to combat, new research has shown.
Dec 5, 2011
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While depression and anxiety have long been recognised as risk factors for heart disease, there is less certainty over the beneficial effects of a 'positive' psychological state, Now, following a study of almost 8000 British ...
Jul 5, 2011
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A critical part of the brain linked to risks for anxiety later in life—the left amygdala—was significantly smaller by volume in babies of mothers who reported stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a paper ...
Jun 21, 2024
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A study by scientists at three Brazilian institutions reported in the journal Archives of Psychiatric Nursing found that practicing mindfulness helped nurses manage their levels of anxiety and stress. The authors mined databases ...
Jun 17, 2024
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It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and well-being. But a new study by my colleagues and me shows that you don't have to actually be in nature to reap the rewards. ...
Jun 12, 2024
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The state of Illinois has emerged as a leader in passing legislation focused on the detection and treatment of perinatal mental health issues, yet more work is needed to improve outcomes for women and their children, researchers ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Owning a pet can be a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a full-body wiggle when you return home, or when your cat purrs loudly as you cuddle next to one another. Then there are the lows, ...
May 23, 2024
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Some teenage girls are clocking up close to 6 hours a day on their smartphones, with a significant proportion of them likely addicted to social media, finds research published online in the journal Archives of Disease in ...
May 21, 2024
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A new Northwestern University study found that most justice-involved youth with a mental health disorder did not receive needed services during the 16 years after detention. The lack of services was greatest among persons ...
May 20, 2024
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