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Distinct neuron populations in the hypothalamus encode states associated with predator-related threats
The ability to detect imminent threats and execute behaviors aimed at protecting oneself, such as hiding, running away or defending oneself, is central to the survival of most animal species. A region of the mammalian brain ...
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Genetics
Large-scale OCD study unlocks new genes linked to debilitating condition
QIMR Berghofer researchers have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time, after identifying 30 regions in the human genome associated with this debilitating yet often misunderstood ...
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Combinations of chronic illnesses can double risk of depression, study shows
People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows.
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Psychedelics may induce right-brain dominance, researcher proposes
The secret to psychedelic drugs' links to greater empathy and insight may lie in their ability to coax the right hemisphere of the brain into a position of dominance over the left, according to a proposed new theory.
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Daily mindfulness practice can reduce anxiety for autistic adults
Just 10 to 15 minutes of mindfulness practice a day led to reduced stress and anxiety for autistic adults who participated in a study led by scientists at MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research. Participants in the study ...
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What do bacon and feces have in common? They can produce the same feeling of disgust
What do crispy bacon, a juicy beef steak, human flesh and feces have in common? They all trigger the same powerful reaction in vegetarians—disgust.
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Survey shows privacy and safety top list of parental concerns about screen time
As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their children ...
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Trials using psychedelic drug to treat trauma, addiction endorsed by Texas Legislature
U.S. Marine Cpl. Dakota Meyer, who once rescued three dozen people during a battle in the war-torn mountains of Afghanistan, was still in his 20s when the trauma came for him.
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Texas House OKs bill to expand medical marijuana provisions
A hefty expansion to the state's narrow medical marijuana program won overwhelming approval in the Texas House on Monday, giving veterans broad access to THC treatments and raising the number of dispensaries allowed in the ...
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Parents urged to act on early warning signs of eating disorders
Flinders University research has identified the most common early warning signs of eating disorders in children, to provide a guide for parents and caregivers about when to seek help.
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Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could help
Feeling anxious before surgery is normal—but for many patients, it goes far beyond nerves. There is a growing body of research showing that poor mental health before surgery can derail recovery in ways that extend far beyond ...
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Controlling coaching tactics shatter athletes' well-being, says new study
Controlling coaching styles disrupt athletes, leaving them vulnerable to physical and psychological strain, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada.
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Presence of virtual characters can reduce physical anxiety responses
You are not alone. Whether in humans or animals, proximity to conspecifics can have a calming effect in anxiety-inducing situations. This mechanism, known as social buffering, was originally discovered in animal research. ...
May 13, 2025
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Molecular approach prolongs ketamine's antidepressant effects in mice by weeks
Researchers at Vanderbilt University identified a molecular approach to extend the antidepressant effects of ketamine in mice by applying BCI, a compound that inhibits DUSP6 to sustain ERK pathway activation. Findings suggest ...
Machine learning uncovers social risk clusters linked to suicide across the US
Using machine learning technology, a new study has identified three distinct profiles describing social and economic factors that are associated with a higher risk of suicide. Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia ...
May 12, 2025
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Addressing hearing loss may reduce isolation among the elderly, study shows
Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help ease the loneliness epidemic that older Americans ...
May 12, 2025
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When doctors dismiss symptoms, patients can suffer lasting harm
A review by Rutgers Health researchers reveals the psychological damage and health care avoidance that may occur when doctors dismiss, minimize or ignore patients' symptoms, a phenomenon medical scientists call "symptom invalidation" ...
May 12, 2025
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Passive scrolling linked to anxiety, other mental health concerns in teens
Heightened anxiety, depression, aggression and impulsiveness in vulnerable adolescents can be attributed to prolonged screen time, specifically passive scrolling, according to a new Western study.
May 12, 2025
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Exploring sex differences in neurological conditions
Conditions such as Tourette syndrome (TS), schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have sex differences with unknown mechanisms. These sex-specific mechanisms may inform the development of more ...
May 12, 2025
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Study reveals long-term mental health benefits of healthy relationship skills program for adolescents
Teaching healthy relationship skills to middle school students can help prevent adolescent relationship abuse and lead to better mental health outcomes—including reduced depression—years later, according to researchers ...
May 12, 2025
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Genes, environment or a special bond? Why some twins talk and think in unison
An interview with Paula and Bridgette Powers—identical twins who witnessed their mother's carjacking—recently went viral. The way they spoke and gestured in unison has captivated global audiences.
May 12, 2025
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New study highlights potential of digital mental health intervention for people with Parkinson's
Digital mental health interventions can effectively improve the well-being of people with Parkinson's, according to a new study led by researchers at City St George's, University of London.
May 12, 2025
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In personalized interventions for risky-drinking college students, more thorough is more effective
Personalized feedback interventions (PFIs), a common strategy for helping college students moderate their alcohol use, can reduce drinking and its negative consequences. But such interventions vary by length and complexity, ...
May 12, 2025
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Tips for supporting your child's mental health
All children experience a range of feelings that can sometimes change quickly. It can be easy for adults to dismiss a child's feelings as an overreaction or "not a big deal," but adults have the opportunity to support children ...
May 12, 2025
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Talk therapy on the rise, psychiatric meds used less often
More talk and fewer pills are being employed to help Americans maintain their mental health, a new study says.
May 11, 2025
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