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In law enforcement, a survey finds a link between head injuries and depression, PTSD

In law enforcement, a survey finds a link between head injuries and depression, PTSD

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study is the first to shed light on the high prevalence of head injuries, and related mental health symptoms, in a previ

In law enforcement, a survey finds a link between head injuries and depression, PTSD

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study is the first to shed light on the high prevalence of head injuries, and related mental health symptoms, in a previ
Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits

Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits

by Fiona Tyrrell,Trinity College DublinThe two control systems. Credit:Trends in Cognitive Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.10.006Cognitive neuroscientists at Trinity College

Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits

by Fiona Tyrrell,Trinity College DublinThe two control systems. Credit:Trends in Cognitive Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.10.006Cognitive neuroscientists at Trinity College
Increasing trends found in suicidality and bullying across race and sexual identity

Increasing trends found in suicidality and bullying across race and sexual identity

byRutgers UniversityYearly suicidal ideation and attempt means by race/ethnicity and sexual identity. Credit:Journal of Urban Health(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11524-024-00860-0Compared wi

Increasing trends found in suicidality and bullying across race and sexual identity

byRutgers UniversityYearly suicidal ideation and attempt means by race/ethnicity and sexual identity. Credit:Journal of Urban Health(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s11524-024-00860-0Compared wi
PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

by Ernie MundellMass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new

PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

by Ernie MundellMass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new
Rising temps, rising anxiety: Climate change creates emerging mental health challenge

Rising temps, rising anxiety: Climate change creates emerging mental health challenge

by Claire Grunewald, Miami HeraldCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlooding tides. Soaring temperatures. Even species disappearing, like a rare cactus declared in July forever "extirpated" f

Rising temps, rising anxiety: Climate change creates emerging mental health challenge

by Claire Grunewald, Miami HeraldCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlooding tides. Soaring temperatures. Even species disappearing, like a rare cactus declared in July forever "extirpated" f
Trauma takes its toll at the end of life, study reveals

Trauma takes its toll at the end of life, study reveals

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsRepeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching effects on

Trauma takes its toll at the end of life, study reveals

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsRepeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching effects on
'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorde

'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorde
How childhood stress influences gene activity and increases the risk of mental illness

How childhood stress influences gene activity and increases the risk of mental illness

by Torsten Lauer, Zentralinstitut für Seelische GesundheitFKBP5 DNAm is associated with anxiety-related vmPFC gray matter volume. a T-map showing gray matter volume associated with FKBP5 DNAm (cg00130

How childhood stress influences gene activity and increases the risk of mental illness

by Torsten Lauer, Zentralinstitut für Seelische GesundheitFKBP5 DNAm is associated with anxiety-related vmPFC gray matter volume. a T-map showing gray matter volume associated with FKBP5 DNAm (cg00130
Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers assessed whether combining psychedelics, namely DMT and harmine as two active ingredients in ayahuasca, with meditation increases mindfu

Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers assessed whether combining psychedelics, namely DMT and harmine as two active ingredients in ayahuasca, with meditation increases mindfu
Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock

Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressScene information shifts perceived time. a, Schematic for the temporal categorization task. b, Scene size was varied across six levels and was observed to dilate perceived

Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressScene information shifts perceived time. a, Schematic for the temporal categorization task. b, Scene size was varied across six levels and was observed to dilate perceived
Beyond gut health—prebiotics promise mental wellness

Beyond gut health—prebiotics promise mental wellness

byUniversity of ReadingChanges from baseline to week 12 in (a) Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), (b) Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 42-item (DASS) – Stress (DASS-S), (c) DASS – Anxiety (DASS-

Beyond gut health—prebiotics promise mental wellness

byUniversity of ReadingChanges from baseline to week 12 in (a) Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), (b) Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 42-item (DASS) – Stress (DASS-S), (c) DASS – Anxiety (DASS-
Research reveals what creates most stress for midwives and the best interventions for reducing it

Research reveals what creates most stress for midwives and the best interventions for reducing it

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into stress among midwives has identified the most effective actions individual midwives and health care trusts can take to enhance

Research reveals what creates most stress for midwives and the best interventions for reducing it

byUniversity of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into stress among midwives has identified the most effective actions individual midwives and health care trusts can take to enhance