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Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my

Extreme psychological distress is normal response to extreme events—why it's unhelpful to medicalize distress

by Orla Muldoon,The ConversationCredit: George Hodan/public domainMy early TV viewing preferences were perhaps a clue that I'd make a career researchingpsychological trauma. I spent my
Scanning, scrolling and swiping: Research uncovers why our brains are effective at quickly processing messages

Scanning, scrolling and swiping: Research uncovers why our brains are effective at quickly processing messages

byNew York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of New York University linguistics and psychology researchers has discovered that when a brief sentence is flashed, our brains detect its bas

Scanning, scrolling and swiping: Research uncovers why our brains are effective at quickly processing messages

byNew York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of New York University linguistics and psychology researchers has discovered that when a brief sentence is flashed, our brains detect its bas
A novel neural explanation for choking under pressure

A novel neural explanation for choking under pressure

by Sara Pecchia,Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Biomedical EngineeringCredit: Carnegie Mellon College of EngineeringEvery professional who functions at a high level of performance know

A novel neural explanation for choking under pressure

by Sara Pecchia,Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Biomedical EngineeringCredit: Carnegie Mellon College of EngineeringEvery professional who functions at a high level of performance know
Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause
New study finds mental health emergencies in kids were more severe during the pandemic

New study finds mental health emergencies in kids were more severe during the pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments (EDs) saw more child

New study finds mental health emergencies in kids were more severe during the pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments (EDs) saw more child
FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic authorized for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms.Th

FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic authorized for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms.Th
Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityAssociate Professor Miri Forbes. Credit: Macquarie UniversityA new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of men

Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityAssociate Professor Miri Forbes. Credit: Macquarie UniversityA new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of men
Performance on some cognitive tasks is better predicted by gender identity than by sex assigned at birth, finds study

Performance on some cognitive tasks is better predicted by gender identity than by sex assigned at birth, finds study

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have found sex differences in cognitive abilities. In general, women outperform men on verbal and fi

Performance on some cognitive tasks is better predicted by gender identity than by sex assigned at birth, finds study

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have found sex differences in cognitive abilities. In general, women outperform men on verbal and fi
Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

by Hannah L. Schacter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainTheeffects of bullyingon teens' mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape their future aspir

Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

by Hannah L. Schacter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainTheeffects of bullyingon teens' mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape their future aspir
New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne
Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonaOn the left is the central amygdala and on the right is the oval region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. PKC-delta neurons glow green in th

Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonaOn the left is the central amygdala and on the right is the oval region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. PKC-delta neurons glow green in th
Grieving pet owners comforted by 'supernatural' interactions

Grieving pet owners comforted by 'supernatural' interactions

by Karen Shih,University of MarylandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than a week after her golden retriever Riley died, information studies Professor Jen Golbeck found him napping in her li

Grieving pet owners comforted by 'supernatural' interactions

by Karen Shih,University of MarylandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLess than a week after her golden retriever Riley died, information studies Professor Jen Golbeck found him napping in her li