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Questions like “will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?” are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of all households now have one or more pets.
What happens when young adults are asked to slash their social media use to 30 minutes a day? In a new set of studies, most did not follow through, and those who did cut back
College instructors who view their profession as a profound personal calling report higher levels of engagement in their daily work, a relationship heavily influenced by their loyalty to their school and overall job…
A recent study indicates how early-life trauma leaves a lasting mark on the brain. By altering how DNA is packaged in dopamine neurons, early adversity primes the brain for future anxiety. Blocking this process in mice…
A recent brain imaging study reveals that people who rapidly remove the reward chemical dopamine after a sugar spike may have a harder time controlling their cravings for sweet foods.
People on the asexual spectrum are often viewed as lacking emotional depth. A recent study suggests this prejudice stems from rigid societal expectations around sex and romance, with those defying romantic norms facing…
A new meta-analysis reveals that the psychoactive drug MDMA triggers a sustained release of the social hormone oxytocin. This biological mechanism may explain the drug's ability to enhance empathy and help patients…
Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the brain hit especially hard. The damage follows a surprisingly organized…
Women using estrogen-only HT had 39% lower odds of dementia—and researchers found encouraging signs in the brain, too.
A recent study suggests that collective emotional stress during the COVID-19 lockdown was associated with changes in the brain. Researchers found that negative public mood on social media correlated with reduced…
A digital program combining guided movement, breathing and meditation exercises, and coping-skills training reduced anxiety and depression symptoms in adults with chronic medical conditions, according ...
An analysis of UK trauma data indicates severe e-scooter accidents result in distinct injury patterns. Compared to motorcyclists and cyclists, injured e-scooter riders suffer significantly higher proportions of traumatic…
Lived experience is a form of expertise that can strengthen research. Patient involvement should be meaningful from research conception through to publication. Patient authorship should reflect ...
A majority of the subjects in the first rigorous study of legal psilocybin reported fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression and more than half ranked the experience among the most meaningful of their ...
Searching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be trying to find out whether the product is good; they may be ...
A recent psychological study reveals that our deeply ingrained relationship habits dictate how we mentally simulate the future. Anxiously attached individuals imagine highly social futures, whereas avoidant individuals…
The brain has a remarkably flexible system for handling uncertainty and changing situations. Researchers found that the frontoparietal cortex constantly shifts how it communicates with other brain regions depending on…
Exposure to natural sunlight early in the day is associated with an earlier sleep schedule and better overall rest. A recent survey of adults in Brazil highlights how morning light helps synchronize the human biological…
The most interesting finding was that having a cat at age 4-5 was associated with more mental health problems. Having other animals – such as hamsters, rabbits, turtles or fish – consistently ...
Using data from a massive long-term study, researchers found that 9-year-olds with ADHD have altered white matter microarchitecture. These early differences in nerve organization and cellular density offer new clues into…
The internet frequently touts positive affirmations as a universal remedy for distress. However, scientific evidence indicates that while these mantras offer modest benefits for certain populations, they carry hidden…
Think a short workout isn't worth it? A year-long study linked regular exercise with lower depression and anxiety risk in students.
A new study examines how people from around the world think about children’s mental development.
For those struggling with social anxiety, the belief that first impressions can't be changed might actually be a relief. New research shows that adopting a fixed mindset about social judgments can reduce stress and…
APSSC President Yuze Shi provides an overview of the student caucus' objectives and plans for the coming year.
College students who rely on automated answers without critical reflection show a diminished ability to learn independently. A new survey suggests this habit lowers academic self-confidence and reduces the internal drive…
People participating in an Oregon Health & Science University-led study of state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder - ...
A new study suggests that individuals with higher emotional intelligence are more likely to channel feelings of envy into self-improvement. The findings indicate that emotion regulation helps turn unpleasant feelings…
People participating in an Oregon Health & Science University-led study of state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress ...
The person who constantly collects loyalty points may not be interested in the reward alone. They may simply enjoy keeping thepossibility of a future reward open. That small distinction can reveal a ...
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