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Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, study finds

Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, study finds

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen are twice as likely as men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, but the factors contributing to this

Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, study finds

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen are twice as likely as men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, but the factors contributing to this
Experiencing racial discrimination impacts the mental health of teens in the U.S. justice system

Experiencing racial discrimination impacts the mental health of teens in the U.S. justice system

bySouthern Methodist UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyby Southern Methodist University psychologists and a researchers from the University of Washington shows tha

Experiencing racial discrimination impacts the mental health of teens in the U.S. justice system

bySouthern Methodist UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyby Southern Methodist University psychologists and a researchers from the University of Washington shows tha
Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a

Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a
Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

bySophia UniversityDistress-free life expectancy greatly improved over the years, but younger individuals gained more distress-free years than older adults. This disparity highlights the need fo

Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

bySophia UniversityDistress-free life expectancy greatly improved over the years, but younger individuals gained more distress-free years than older adults. This disparity highlights the need fo
Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists

Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't re

Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't re
Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differencesbyHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that typically developing twins c

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differencesbyHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that typically developing twins c
First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale
People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo

People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo
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
One in five school-aged children in England experience cyberbullying

One in five school-aged children in England experience cyberbullying

by Olivia Miller,University of KentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research carried out by Kent's Center for Health Services Studies as part of the Health Behavior of School Age Childr

One in five school-aged children in England experience cyberbullying

by Olivia Miller,University of KentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research carried out by Kent's Center for Health Services Studies as part of the Health Behavior of School Age Childr
More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—