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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
Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental illness is a major public health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20% of U.S.

Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental illness is a major public health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20% of U.S.
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
Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much trust should we put in our memories? New research shows we have a good awareness of when we are recalling events accurately—an

Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much trust should we put in our memories? New research shows we have a good awareness of when we are recalling events accurately—an
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
Mental health disparities growing among transgender adults: Study

Mental health disparities growing among transgender adults: Study

by American Public Health AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the U.S., transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals represent a historically marginalized segment of society. They often

Mental health disparities growing among transgender adults: Study

by American Public Health AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the U.S., transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals represent a historically marginalized segment of society. They often
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
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
Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive impairment

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive impairment

by Cristina Sáez, Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLanguages are used to convey thoughts, identity, knowledge, and the way people see and understand the world. Mastering more th

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive impairment

by Cristina Sáez, Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLanguages are used to convey thoughts, identity, knowledge, and the way people see and understand the world. Mastering more th
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 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