AI & TechnologyNov 3, 2024
Mental Health in the Digital Workplace
Amid technology's deepening role in workplaces, a Keka report reveals that almost 60% of employees feel unsafe sharing mental ...
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Clinical PsychologyNov 3, 2024
Psilocybin Shows Promise as OCD Treatment in Mouse Study
A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and ...
Mental HealthNov 3, 2024
Bipolar Disorder: 4 Types & What You Need to Know About Them
Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can ...
Clinical PsychologyNov 3, 2024
Understanding panic attacks: Symptoms, causes, and how to cope
Panic attacks are generally non-life threatening, but sustained or frequent episodes can affect both physical and mental well ...
CounselingNov 1, 2024
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Clinical PsychologyNov 1, 2024
What Causes Panic Disorder? Risk Factors, Treatment & More
Having a rush of anxiety, feeling your heart racing, breaking out into a sweat — whether it's a spider suddenly scurrying out ...
PolicyOct 31, 2024
G20 health ministers rally support for WHO’s Investment Round
Ministers of Health expressed their support for WHO's Investment Round during a G20 meeting chaired by Brazil held today in Rio de Janeiro.
Cognitive PsychologyOct 31, 2024
Meta-learning of motor skills in the dorsal premotor cortex of the brain
Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this region has now been…
Health PsychologyOct 31, 2024
Sleep apnea contributes to dementia in older adults, especially women
Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a new study suggests. At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea…
Sexual assaultOct 31, 2024
Sexsomnia as a Defence Against Sexual Assault Charges
Some words have different meanings in different contexts. For example, “I saw a bird,” is quite different from “I plan to ...
PolicyOct 31, 2024
Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help
One of the most disturbing outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an exacerbation of mental health problems among children ...
Mental HealthOct 30, 2024
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
AddictionOct 30, 2024
Nearly 6 percent of pregnant women report marijuana use, U.S. study finds
A new study, using responses from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, has found that about 6 percent of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with…
NeuropsychologyOct 30, 2024
After a heart attack, the heart signals to the brain to increase sleep to promote healing
Study shows how the heart and brain interact to influence sleep patterns and help with recovery.
Clinical PsychologyOct 30, 2024
Editorial: Current progress and challenges in psychopharmacology research
Several reasons could be raised to demonstrate the maintenance of psychopharmacology as one of the most intriguing and ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 30, 2024
Most Benefit, Least Cost: Choosing the Right Antipsychotic
Antipsychotics are the best defense against relapse in schizophrenia, even though that protection often comes at the expense of ...
School & EducationOct 30, 2024
How Technology Can Support College Student Mental Health
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marybeth Gasman writes about racism, philanthropy, HBCUs ...
ResearchOct 30, 2024
Clinical Psychological Science: M.S.
The Master of Science in Clinical Psychological Science program at the University of Delaware, offered through the Institute for ...
Mental HealthOct 30, 2024
Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Help is available ...
Cognitive PsychologyOct 30, 2024
Britain's brass bands older than we thought and invented by soldiers from the Napoleonic Wars
Military musicians returning from the Napoleonic wars established Britain's first brass bands earlier than previously thought, new research reveals. The study undermines the idea that brass bands were a civilian and…
Forensic PsychologyOct 29, 2024
COMPETENCY EVALUATION IN LEGAL SETTINGS.
Competency evaluation in the legal settings justice system, ensuring that individuals who engage with legal processes possess the ...
HIPAA & PrivacyOct 29, 2024
Tag Archives: HIPAA Journal
Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 29, 2024
Psilocybin shows promise as new treatment for OCD and Tourette's syndrome, finds study
A study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, led by Prof. Bernard Lerer from the Department of Psychiatry at the Hadassah—Hebrew ...
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
Diversity & CultureOct 28, 2024
Age assurance online needs to be child-rights respecting, new study says
A range of different age checks are needed to protect children -- but also to ensure they can take advantages of positive opportunities online -- a new study says.
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Magnetic field applied to both sides of brain shows rapid improvement for depression
A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ineffective. The…
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Childhood attention issues and genetic factors may predict psychosis risk
Researchers have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup.
Diversity & CultureOct 28, 2024
Dramatic drop in marijuana use among U.S. youth over a decade (2011 to 2021)
Using a national survey of 88,183 adolescents in grades nine to 12, findings show marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to 4.9%. In 2021, use was…
AddictionOct 28, 2024
Cannabis use during pregnancy can impact thinking and learning skills, increase aggression among children, study shows
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers have new findings to add to the…
Clinical PsychologyOct 28, 2024
Study highlights the potential of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder
A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and ...