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AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre
Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly

Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly
In law enforcement, a survey finds a link between head injuries and depression, PTSD

In law enforcement, a survey finds a link between head injuries and depression, PTSD

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study is the first to shed light on the high prevalence of head injuries, and related mental health symptoms, in a previ

In law enforcement, a survey finds a link between head injuries and depression, PTSD

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study is the first to shed light on the high prevalence of head injuries, and related mental health symptoms, in a previ
New patient guide for mood and anxiety disorders available to the public

New patient guide for mood and anxiety disorders available to the public

byAmerican Psychiatric AssociationCredit: American Psychiatric Association PublishingA new book developed by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and published by the America

New patient guide for mood and anxiety disorders available to the public

byAmerican Psychiatric AssociationCredit: American Psychiatric Association PublishingA new book developed by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and published by the America
Psychiatric research uses linguistics models to analyze game play and listen in on ways environment shapes interaction

Psychiatric research uses linguistics models to analyze game play and listen in on ways environment shapes interaction

by Laura Dattaro,University of PennsylvaniaSydney Sun. Credit: University of PennsylvaniaWhen Sydney Sun decided to transcribe 100 hours of audio recordings, she had no idea what would come of t

Psychiatric research uses linguistics models to analyze game play and listen in on ways environment shapes interaction

by Laura Dattaro,University of PennsylvaniaSydney Sun. Credit: University of PennsylvaniaWhen Sydney Sun decided to transcribe 100 hours of audio recordings, she had no idea what would come of t
What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

by Michael Connors, Peter W Halligan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding

What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

by Michael Connors, Peter W Halligan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding
Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatm

Ketamine for mental health requires trained professionals, warns new guidance

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anesthetic ketamine is being hailed as a breakthrough therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatm
Most patients treated by public psychiatric outpatient clinics are women aged 45 on average, Brazilian study finds

Most patients treated by public psychiatric outpatient clinics are women aged 45 on average, Brazilian study finds

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPMap of the region covered by the psychiatric outpatient clinic of Hospital de Base HB-FUNFARME, São José do Rio Preto metropolitan region, São Paulo State, Brazil, and the

Most patients treated by public psychiatric outpatient clinics are women aged 45 on average, Brazilian study finds

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPMap of the region covered by the psychiatric outpatient clinic of Hospital de Base HB-FUNFARME, São José do Rio Preto metropolitan region, São Paulo State, Brazil, and the
PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

by Ernie MundellMass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new

PTSD of mass shootings can haunt community members for years, research reveals

by Ernie MundellMass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new
Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

byPublic Library of ScienceResidential buildings in Ukrainian city destroyed by war. Credit: Uscinay, CC0Researchers from the International Blast Injury Research Network at the University of Sou

Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

byPublic Library of ScienceResidential buildings in Ukrainian city destroyed by war. Credit: Uscinay, CC0Researchers from the International Blast Injury Research Network at the University of Sou
Parents can ease their teens' stress around standardized tests

Parents can ease their teens' stress around standardized tests

by Dennis ThompsonStandardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.Thisstresscan lead to symptoms like stomac

Parents can ease their teens' stress around standardized tests

by Dennis ThompsonStandardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.Thisstresscan lead to symptoms like stomac
Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

by Sarah Fioroni, West Health InstituteMost Americans support law requiring coverage of mental health care that is equal to physical health care coverage, West Health-Gallup Health care Survey, Sept.

Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

by Sarah Fioroni, West Health InstituteMost Americans support law requiring coverage of mental health care that is equal to physical health care coverage, West Health-Gallup Health care Survey, Sept.