Mental HealthApr 29, 2025
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Cognitive PsychologyApr 29, 2025
Study suggests dance and lullabies aren't universal human behaviors
Social singing and dance are often assumed to be hard-wired into the human condition; studies have supported the conclusion that these are common across cultures. But new research from an anthropologist challenges the…
Diversity & CultureApr 29, 2025
Mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth, families
Mental Health Resources:The Trevor Project: Free, confidential suicide crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ people ages 13-24. Call 1-866 ...
AI & TechnologyApr 29, 2025
Does Online Therapy Work For Kids?
Approximately 20% of teens in the U.S. experience depression by age 17. And data shows that among youth across the globe, the ...
Legal & RegulationsApr 29, 2025
Mental health law 'won't stop detentions'
Campaigners are warning that a new mental health law covering Wales will not reduce the "unnecessary" detention of disabled ...
AddictionApr 29, 2025
Dangerous synthetic opioids and animal sedatives found in wastewater
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive method to detect illegal opioids and a veterinary sedative in Australia's wastewater system, providing a vital early warning tool to public health authorities.
Family & RelationshipsApr 29, 2025
Advancing AI for diverse applications in manufacturing, business and education
Large language models (LLMs) are at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and have been widely used for conversational interactions. However, assessing the personality of a given LLM remains a significant…
Family & RelationshipsApr 29, 2025
Gene circuits enable more precise control of gene therapy
To help achieve more precise control of gene therapy, engineers have designed a new control circuit that can keep gene expression levels within a target range. The method could be used to deliver genes that could help…
PersonalityApr 29, 2025
Personality traits shape our prosocial behavior
Why do some people do more for the community than others? A new study now shows that personality traits such as extraversion and agreeableness correlate with volunteering and charitable giving.
Positive PsychologyApr 29, 2025
Trouble hearing in noisy places and crowded spaces? Researchers say new algorithm could help hearing aid users
BU researchers develop a brain-inspired algorithm that can help people with hearing loss pick out conversations in noisy, crowded spaces.
Mental HealthApr 29, 2025
Dopamine signals when a fear can be forgotten
A new study shows how a dopamine circuit between two brain regions enables mice to extinguish fear after a peril has passed.
AddictionApr 29, 2025
First synthetic 'mini prion' shows how protein misfolding multiplies
Prions transmit their abnormally folded shape onto other proteins. Researchers designed a synthetic fragment of the tau protein that exhibits prion-like behavior. Misfolded tau proteins are the hallmark of many…
AI & TechnologyApr 29, 2025
Brain decoder controls spinal cord stimulation
A lab develops brain wave decoder that may help in spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
AddictionApr 29, 2025
Physical and psychological symptoms of ketamine abuse revealed in research
Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half of those affected not seeking support or treatment, new research has revealed.
Intensive outpatient treatmentApr 28, 2025
Virtual mental health provider Charlie Health launches substance use disorder program
Charlie Health, a company that offers virtual high-acuity mental health care services, launched a dedicated virtual treatment ...
Family & RelationshipsApr 28, 2025
Navigating Relationships with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can cause constant changes in emotions. This means people with BPD may experience rocky ...
Positive PsychologyApr 28, 2025
Can ‘mindful gaming’ improve your mental health? Try these free games
The world rarely slows down. Finding time for a ‘brain break’ or a quick mental reset can be tough, especially when you’re ...
Cognitive PsychologyApr 28, 2025
Is consciousness more than just brain chemistry? The shocking theory that could change everything!
What if your consciousness could actually shape reality? Scientists are diving into theories that suggest our awareness might be ...
Clinical PsychologyApr 27, 2025
Victoria’s first residential eating disorder centre, Ngamai Wilam, opens
A dedicated centre where patients can stay at least 12 weeks will fill a critical gap in treatment options for people ...
Mental HealthApr 27, 2025
Kids’ Minds Matter breaks down barriers to teen mental health | Opinion
Kids' Minds Matter addresses Southwest Florida's children's mental health crisis by improving access to care and connecting ...
Positive PsychologyApr 25, 2025
New body-fluid biomarker for Parkinson's disease discovered
Researchers have discovered a new biomarker for Parkinson's disease. A misfolded protein facilitates reliable diagnosis even in the early stages of Parkinson's disease in body fluids.
Mental HealthApr 25, 2025
Compelling new insights into dynamics of the brain's serotonin system
A new study sheds new light on these big questions, illuminating a general principle of neural processing in a mysterious region of the midbrain that is the very origin of our central serotonin (5-HT) system, a key part…
Family & RelationshipsApr 24, 2025
Awkward. Humans are still better than AI at reading the room
Humans are better than current AI models at interpreting social interactions and understanding social dynamics in moving scenes. Researchers believe this is because AI neural networks were inspired by the infrastructure…
Health PsychologyApr 24, 2025
Even light exercise could help slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer's
In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care.
Mental HealthApr 24, 2025
What happens in the brain when your mind blanks
Mind blanking is a common experience with a wide variety of definitions ranging from feeling 'drowsy' to 'a complete absence of conscious awareness.' Neuroscientists and philosophers compile what we know about mind…
Physical accessibilityApr 24, 2025
How sports psychology can help you recover from physical and mental setbacks
When we think of sports, we often picture peak physical strength, high performance, and endurance. But beneath every medal and ...
Mental HealthApr 24, 2025
Burnout vs. Depression: How to Tell the Difference
The signs of depression and burnout may seem similar, but they’re distinctly different experiences. While burnout and ...
Developmental PsychologyApr 23, 2025
Vision loss fear may keep some from having cataract surgery
A new study finds vision loss fears may deter some patients from cataract surgery, despite it being the only effective treatment. The research underscores the role of doctor-patient relationships in medical decisions.
Cognitive PsychologyApr 23, 2025
By 15 months, infants begin to learn new words for objects, even those they've never seen
A new study by developmental scientists offers the first evidence that infants as young as 15 months can identify an object they have learned about from listening to language -- even if the object remains hidden.
Family & RelationshipsApr 23, 2025
New precision mental health care approach for depression addresses unique patient needs
Psychologists have developed a precision treatment approach for depression that gives patients individualized recommendations based on multiple characteristics, such as age and gender.