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New study reveals preventable-suicide risk profiles

New study reveals preventable-suicide risk profiles

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividuals with physical health concerns made up the largest and fastest growing of five subgroups of individuals who died by suicide in

New study reveals preventable-suicide risk profiles

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndividuals with physical health concerns made up the largest and fastest growing of five subgroups of individuals who died by suicide in
Difficult teens can benefit from sport

Difficult teens can benefit from sport

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that high levels of physical activity in early adolescence can reduce depressive symptoms i

Difficult teens can benefit from sport

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that high levels of physical activity in early adolescence can reduce depressive symptoms i
High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

by Elana GotkineHigh levels of glucose and triglycerides are associated with future risk for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a studypublishedonline April 2

High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

by Elana GotkineHigh levels of glucose and triglycerides are associated with future risk for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a studypublishedonline April 2
Study finds middle-aged Americans are lonelier than European counterparts

Study finds middle-aged Americans are lonelier than European counterparts

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged adults in the U.S. tend to report significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European counterparts, possibly du

Study finds middle-aged Americans are lonelier than European counterparts

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged adults in the U.S. tend to report significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European counterparts, possibly du
Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &

Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &
Young people are getting unhappier: Lack of childhood freedom and independence may be partly to blame

Young people are getting unhappier: Lack of childhood freedom and independence may be partly to blame

by Fiorentina Sterkaj,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why youngpeople are getting unhappier.

Young people are getting unhappier: Lack of childhood freedom and independence may be partly to blame

by Fiorentina Sterkaj,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why youngpeople are getting unhappier.
AI wristband may be an effective tool in future child and adolescent psychiatry

AI wristband may be an effective tool in future child and adolescent psychiatry

by Magnus Stenaa Jensen,Technical University of DenmarkThe black wristband was worn by the children during the pilot trail. The next version of Wrist Angel will look like a regular sports watch.

AI wristband may be an effective tool in future child and adolescent psychiatry

by Magnus Stenaa Jensen,Technical University of DenmarkThe black wristband was worn by the children during the pilot trail. The next version of Wrist Angel will look like a regular sports watch.
Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for obsessive-compulsive disorder

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineVS recordings in patients with OCD show narrow band ~9 Hz power feature. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03125-0

Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for obsessive-compulsive disorder

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineVS recordings in patients with OCD show narrow band ~9 Hz power feature. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03125-0
2008 to 2020 saw increase in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

2008 to 2020 saw increase in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

by Elana GotkinePerinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) increased among privately insured people from 2008 to 2020, according to astudypublished online March 20 inHealth Affairs

2008 to 2020 saw increase in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

by Elana GotkinePerinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) increased among privately insured people from 2008 to 2020, according to astudypublished online March 20 inHealth Affairs
Can AI be used to help in suicide prevention? Exploring technology in the mental health space

Can AI be used to help in suicide prevention? Exploring technology in the mental health space

by Cesareo Contreras,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom diagnosing cancers to the development of new drugs, artificial intelligence is helping reshape health care in tr

Can AI be used to help in suicide prevention? Exploring technology in the mental health space

by Cesareo Contreras,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom diagnosing cancers to the development of new drugs, artificial intelligence is helping reshape health care in tr
FDA may ban electroshock devices used on some psychiatric patients

FDA may ban electroshock devices used on some psychiatric patients

by Dennis ThompsonFederal regulators are taking a second stab at banning the controversial use of electroshock devices to manage the behavior of patients with intellectual and developmental disorders.

FDA may ban electroshock devices used on some psychiatric patients

by Dennis ThompsonFederal regulators are taking a second stab at banning the controversial use of electroshock devices to manage the behavior of patients with intellectual and developmental disorders.
Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

by Lori SolomonA single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to astudypub

Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

by Lori SolomonA single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to astudypub