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PTSD in pregnant women may affect the risk of ADHD in the child

PTSD in pregnant women may affect the risk of ADHD in the child

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA comprehensive registry study led by Anna-Clara Hollander, associate professor at the Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Inst

PTSD in pregnant women may affect the risk of ADHD in the child

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA comprehensive registry study led by Anna-Clara Hollander, associate professor at the Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Inst
Study shows negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on youth minority mental health

Study shows negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on youth minority mental health

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineForest plot of the odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for first depression diagnosis before and during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to Whi

Study shows negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on youth minority mental health

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineForest plot of the odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for first depression diagnosis before and during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to Whi
Two studies offer key insights into the origins and potential treatment of mental health disorders

Two studies offer key insights into the origins and potential treatment of mental health disorders

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalMapping of the brain's regulatory components. Credit: Jessica Johnson, multimedia artist and scientist.Working under the umbrella of the PsychENCODE Consortium, the

Two studies offer key insights into the origins and potential treatment of mental health disorders

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalMapping of the brain's regulatory components. Credit: Jessica Johnson, multimedia artist and scientist.Working under the umbrella of the PsychENCODE Consortium, the
Users actively seek and share child sexual abuse material on Tor, but help is available to those willing to stop

Users actively seek and share child sexual abuse material on Tor, but help is available to those willing to stop

byTampere UniversitySearch sessions on the Tor network search engine reveal the age that users are seeking, and the searches are specifically aimed at children between the ages of 12 and 16. On

Users actively seek and share child sexual abuse material on Tor, but help is available to those willing to stop

byTampere UniversitySearch sessions on the Tor network search engine reveal the age that users are seeking, and the searches are specifically aimed at children between the ages of 12 and 16. On
Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyPeople often experience flow during artistic activities, for example when making music. Credit: MPI for Empirical Aesthetics / L. BittnerCan the proneness to ex

Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyPeople often experience flow during artistic activities, for example when making music. Credit: MPI for Empirical Aesthetics / L. BittnerCan the proneness to ex
Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Jasmohan Bajaj is a gastroenterologist and researcher with the McGuire VA Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Credit: Jason

Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Jasmohan Bajaj is a gastroenterologist and researcher with the McGuire VA Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Credit: Jason
Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

by Pat Harriman,University of California, IrvineCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsViewing, engaging with and sharing graphic images poses a profound public health threat. The proliferation of gra

Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

by Pat Harriman,University of California, IrvineCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsViewing, engaging with and sharing graphic images poses a profound public health threat. The proliferation of gra
Study finds COVID-19 pandemic led to some, but not many, developmental milestone delays in infants and young children

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic led to some, but not many, developmental milestone delays in infants and young children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due t

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic led to some, but not many, developmental milestone delays in infants and young children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due t
Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

by Douglas Fox,UC DavisSZ and BP PGS are associated with psychotic disorder diagnoses. A SZ PGS (top) is significantly associated with psychosis case status, while BP PGS (bottom) is not. B SZ P

Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

by Douglas Fox,UC DavisSZ and BP PGS are associated with psychotic disorder diagnoses. A SZ PGS (top) is significantly associated with psychosis case status, while BP PGS (bottom) is not. B SZ P
Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc
Two key brain systems are central to psychosis, study finds

Two key brain systems are central to psychosis, study finds

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention t

Two key brain systems are central to psychosis, study finds

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention t
Mouse study illuminates how fearful memories form

Mouse study illuminates how fearful memories form

by Science Media Center TaiwanCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114468A newly discovered mechanism of fear memory formation in mouse brains may help reduce the negative

Mouse study illuminates how fearful memories form

by Science Media Center TaiwanCredit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114468A newly discovered mechanism of fear memory formation in mouse brains may help reduce the negative