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New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne
Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityAssociate Professor Miri Forbes. Credit: Macquarie UniversityA new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of men

Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityAssociate Professor Miri Forbes. Credit: Macquarie UniversityA new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of men
FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic authorized for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms.Th

FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic authorized for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms.Th
Study of different autism types finds shared mechanism that may respond to drugs

Study of different autism types finds shared mechanism that may respond to drugs

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medi

Study of different autism types finds shared mechanism that may respond to drugs

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medi
High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk

High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade,

High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade,
Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause
Write it down, then throw it away: Research confirms a simple method for reducing anger

Write it down, then throw it away: Research confirms a simple method for reducing anger

byNagoya UniversityPhysically disposing of a piece of paper containing your angry thoughts in a shredder (left) effectively neutralizes the anger, whereas putting it in a plastic box (right) doe

Write it down, then throw it away: Research confirms a simple method for reducing anger

byNagoya UniversityPhysically disposing of a piece of paper containing your angry thoughts in a shredder (left) effectively neutralizes the anger, whereas putting it in a plastic box (right) doe
High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

by Rohan Borschmann and Stuart Kinner,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30 million people worldwide pass through prisons every year, including almost 70,000 in Au

High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

by Rohan Borschmann and Stuart Kinner,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30 million people worldwide pass through prisons every year, including almost 70,000 in Au
The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinicians treating patients who live with or survive serious diseases such as cancer are familiar with the concept of fear of illness rec

The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinicians treating patients who live with or survive serious diseases such as cancer are familiar with the concept of fear of illness rec
New study finds mental health emergencies in kids were more severe during the pandemic

New study finds mental health emergencies in kids were more severe during the pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments (EDs) saw more child

New study finds mental health emergencies in kids were more severe during the pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments (EDs) saw more child
Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonaOn the left is the central amygdala and on the right is the oval region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. PKC-delta neurons glow green in th

Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonaOn the left is the central amygdala and on the right is the oval region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. PKC-delta neurons glow green in th
Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my