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Being in therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic prevented anxiety uptick during its peak, research finds

Being in therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic prevented anxiety uptick during its peak, research finds

by McLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented exposure to stressors driven by fears of a novel and deadly disease, intense uncertaint

Being in therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic prevented anxiety uptick during its peak, research finds

by McLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented exposure to stressors driven by fears of a novel and deadly disease, intense uncertaint
Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

by Nigel Mulligan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don't need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate the

Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

by Nigel Mulligan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don't need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate the
Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to
Antipsychotic injections linked to a sharp drop in hospital readmissions

Antipsychotic injections linked to a sharp drop in hospital readmissions

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Victoria Emerson from PexelsAntipsychotic injections upon hospital discharge were associated with a 75% reduction in 30-day rehospitalizations when comp

Antipsychotic injections linked to a sharp drop in hospital readmissions

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Victoria Emerson from PexelsAntipsychotic injections upon hospital discharge were associated with a 75% reduction in 30-day rehospitalizations when comp
The brain is the most complicated object in the universe—scientists seek to decode it and read people's minds

The brain is the most complicated object in the universe—scientists seek to decode it and read people's minds

by Nicholas J. Kelley, Stephanie Sheir and Timo Istace,The ConversationBrodmann’s brain map. Credit:Vysha/Wikimedia,CC BY-SAIn the middle of 2023, astudyconducted by the

The brain is the most complicated object in the universe—scientists seek to decode it and read people's minds

by Nicholas J. Kelley, Stephanie Sheir and Timo Istace,The ConversationBrodmann’s brain map. Credit:Vysha/Wikimedia,CC BY-SAIn the middle of 2023, astudyconducted by the
Heart rate synchrony predicts effective group decision-making, research suggests

Heart rate synchrony predicts effective group decision-making, research suggests

by Nathi Magubane,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the phenomenon of physiological synchrony has captivated behavioral researchers seeking to understa

Heart rate synchrony predicts effective group decision-making, research suggests

by Nathi Magubane,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the phenomenon of physiological synchrony has captivated behavioral researchers seeking to understa
MRI may predict who'll respond best to schizophrenia treatment

MRI may predict who'll respond best to schizophrenia treatment

by Carole Tanzer MillerSpecialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistantschizophrenia, Dutch researchers report.The scan—called

MRI may predict who'll respond best to schizophrenia treatment

by Carole Tanzer MillerSpecialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistantschizophrenia, Dutch researchers report.The scan—called
Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

by Stephanie Kulke,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better hea

Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

by Stephanie Kulke,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better hea
Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains—just look at MLK's example

Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains—just look at MLK's example

by Kendra Thomas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. "I'

Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains—just look at MLK's example

by Kendra Thomas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. "I'