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Evidence of a travel direction signal that is independent from head direction in humans

Evidence of a travel direction signal that is independent from head direction in humans

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Cheng et al. (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2024).We generally assume that when humans are walking or otherwise moving in space, their head fac

Evidence of a travel direction signal that is independent from head direction in humans

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Cheng et al. (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2024).We generally assume that when humans are walking or otherwise moving in space, their head fac
Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

bySwinburne University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains one of the least studied mental health disorders. However, new research from Swinburne

Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

bySwinburne University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains one of the least studied mental health disorders. However, new research from Swinburne
Digital cognitive therapy can help treat obsessive taboo thoughts

Digital cognitive therapy can help treat obsessive taboo thoughts

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you tormented by an exaggerated fear of harming your child? Relax—it's common, and research shows that it's also treatable.You'

Digital cognitive therapy can help treat obsessive taboo thoughts

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you tormented by an exaggerated fear of harming your child? Relax—it's common, and research shows that it's also treatable.You'
NZ's mental health care is in crisis, but research shows how to shorten wait times and keep staff

NZ's mental health care is in crisis, but research shows how to shorten wait times and keep staff

by Melanie Woodfield and Hiran Thabrew,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand's youth mental health care continues to experience arolling crisiswith long wa

NZ's mental health care is in crisis, but research shows how to shorten wait times and keep staff

by Melanie Woodfield and Hiran Thabrew,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Zealand's youth mental health care continues to experience arolling crisiswith long wa
Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self
Study finds esketamine injection just after childbirth reduces depression in new mothers

Study finds esketamine injection just after childbirth reduces depression in new mothers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in individuals with depre

Study finds esketamine injection just after childbirth reduces depression in new mothers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in individuals with depre
Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisAssociation of prenatal cannabis exposure with brain metrics. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00281-7Scie

Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisAssociation of prenatal cannabis exposure with brain metrics. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00281-7Scie
Psychopaths could be suffering from alexithymia or emotional blindness, study finds

Psychopaths could be suffering from alexithymia or emotional blindness, study finds

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychopathic people have great difficulty or are even unable to show empathy and regulate their emotions. According to a new study by Matthia

Psychopaths could be suffering from alexithymia or emotional blindness, study finds

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychopathic people have great difficulty or are even unable to show empathy and regulate their emotions. According to a new study by Matthia
New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

by Callum Thomas,University of LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Lincoln have published a first of its kind study into loneliness in sport.This study,&nb

New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

by Callum Thomas,University of LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Lincoln have published a first of its kind study into loneliness in sport.This study,&nb
Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina
Self-guided online help may ease dissatisfaction with physical appearance

Self-guided online help may ease dissatisfaction with physical appearance

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Andres Ayrton from PexelsAsk a woman if she is happy with her body and most will say no. Body dissatisfaction is not new, and can lead to more serious cond

Self-guided online help may ease dissatisfaction with physical appearance

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Andres Ayrton from PexelsAsk a woman if she is happy with her body and most will say no. Body dissatisfaction is not new, and can lead to more serious cond
Ketamine has helped many severely depressed veterans, study shows

Ketamine has helped many severely depressed veterans, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKetamine has received a lot of attention as a potential treatment for depression, but few studies have revealed how well it works in rea

Ketamine has helped many severely depressed veterans, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKetamine has received a lot of attention as a potential treatment for depression, but few studies have revealed how well it works in rea