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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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why does traditional masculinity have such longevity, even among younger boys?
We've all seen men lash out angrily when their masculinity is threatened—not least in Hollywood movies. And the extent of such behavior has also been uncovered in scientific research. But how, when and why does this tendency ...
Jul 23, 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
Why schizophrenia and apathy go hand in hand
Schizophrenia, which affects up to 1% of the population, is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by multiple symptoms. One of the most common, and for which there is no treatment, is apathy and lack of motivation.
Jul 2, 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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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers measure when the boundaries of the body seem to fade during focused-attention meditation
An experimental study with nonmeditator participants revealed that a 15-minute focused-attention meditation session blurred the boundary between the self and the environment, aligning with the feeling of the body's boundaries ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Low-income teens at higher risk of obesity: WHO
Teens from less affluent families in Europe are at greater risk of obesity, inactivity and poor diet, which are risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the WHO said Thursday.
May 23, 2024
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Addiction
More than 70% of B.C. inmates with substance use disorders are reincarcerated, finds study
Former prisoners with substance use and co-occurring disorders are at an alarmingly high risk of reincarceration, according to a new Simon Fraser University-led study.
Mar 28, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help
While many people maintain positive emotional well-being as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms such as low mood, lack of interest or ...
Mar 20, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
HIV among older South Africans in rural areas: Large study shows there's a problem that's being neglected
South Africa continues to have a high prevalence of HIV among all age groups. About 8.2 million people or 13.7% of the population live with HIV, one of the highest rates in the world.
Feb 19, 2024
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