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New study reveals alarming increase in suicide rates among young Asian American and Pacific Islander population

New study reveals alarming increase in suicide rates among young Asian American and Pacific Islander population

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile suicide rates have decreased for white populations over the past two decades, they have increased in the Asian Americ

New study reveals alarming increase in suicide rates among young Asian American and Pacific Islander population

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile suicide rates have decreased for white populations over the past two decades, they have increased in the Asian Americ
Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan
Study questions effectiveness of brain stimulation for memory enhancement

Study questions effectiveness of brain stimulation for memory enhancement

by University of SheffieldStudy Overview. a Study procedure. b TDCS montages on head models (left) and current density distributions from the superior view (right). Red electrodes with a cross: a

Study questions effectiveness of brain stimulation for memory enhancement

by University of SheffieldStudy Overview. a Study procedure. b TDCS montages on head models (left) and current density distributions from the superior view (right). Red electrodes with a cross: a
Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P
How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise
Psychologists warn therapists to use caution when mirroring patient actions or words

Psychologists warn therapists to use caution when mirroring patient actions or words

by Leibniz Institute for Psychology InformationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMirroring one's actions or using their own words has been known to establish and strengthen social relationships. In

Psychologists warn therapists to use caution when mirroring patient actions or words

by Leibniz Institute for Psychology InformationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMirroring one's actions or using their own words has been known to establish and strengthen social relationships. In
Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric
Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-
Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressProcess of change across levels of personality abstraction. Credit:Nature Reviews Psychology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44159-024-00295-zA pair of psychologists, one

Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressProcess of change across levels of personality abstraction. Credit:Nature Reviews Psychology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44159-024-00295-zA pair of psychologists, one
Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc
Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh
Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s