Exploring the mechanisms and clinical impacts of neuroactive steroids and GABAergic compounds in major depressive disorder

Updated on: May 05,2024

Exploring the mechanisms and clinical impacts of neuroactive steroids and GABAergic compounds in major depressive disorder

Updated on:May 05,2024

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand

Updated on: March 27,2024

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand

Updated on:March 27,2024

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n

Updated on: August 26,2024

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n

Updated on:August 26,2024

Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing a new mom is not glamorous or effortless—no matter what some social media influencers suggest—and the uptick

Updated on: March 27,2024

Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing a new mom is not glamorous or effortless—no matter what some social media influencers suggest—and the uptick

Updated on:March 27,2024

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de

Updated on: March 27,2024

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de

Updated on:March 27,2024

Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

by Manfred Kets de Vries,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection

Updated on: March 30,2024

Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

by Manfred Kets de Vries,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection

Updated on:March 30,2024

Altered consciousness: Studies reveal hypnosis alters brain activity and neurochemistry

by Brigitte Blöchlinger,University of ZurichfMRI images show in color those regions of subjects’ brains where changes to functional connectivity were found at hypnosis state HS 2 (clockwise: bra

Updated on: February 25,2025

Altered consciousness: Studies reveal hypnosis alters brain activity and neurochemistry

by Brigitte Blöchlinger,University of ZurichfMRI images show in color those regions of subjects’ brains where changes to functional connectivity were found at hypnosis state HS 2 (clockwise: bra

Updated on:February 25,2025

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr

Updated on: April 06,2024

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr

Updated on:April 06,2024

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine

Updated on: April 06,2024

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine

Updated on:April 06,2024

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

Updated on: September 13,2024

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

Updated on:September 13,2024

Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m

Updated on: April 28,2024

Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m

Updated on:April 28,2024

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

by Christopher Pepping, Geoff Macdonald, Tim Cronin and Yuthika Girme,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAre all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for

Updated on: April 28,2024

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

by Christopher Pepping, Geoff Macdonald, Tim Cronin and Yuthika Girme,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAre all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for

Updated on:April 28,2024