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Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

by University of LiverpoolSelf-rated adolescent outcomes: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire depression. Panel A shows age overlap in months, Panel B and D shows marginal means with 95% confidence i

Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

by University of LiverpoolSelf-rated adolescent outcomes: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire depression. Panel A shows age overlap in months, Panel B and D shows marginal means with 95% confidence i
Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

by Barbara OrtutayIn this March 13, 2019, file photo Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps are are displayed on an iPhone in New York. A group of 40 state attorneys general sent a letter to Instagram

Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

by Barbara OrtutayIn this March 13, 2019, file photo Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps are are displayed on an iPhone in New York. A group of 40 state attorneys general sent a letter to Instagram
Suicide and mental health: Half of those who lose someone to suicide in Norway see a general practitioner afterwards

Suicide and mental health: Half of those who lose someone to suicide in Norway see a general practitioner afterwards

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCumulative proportion in contact with GP for mental health reasons following bereavement from suicide deaths, external deaths and other deathsAround 650 peo

Suicide and mental health: Half of those who lose someone to suicide in Norway see a general practitioner afterwards

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCumulative proportion in contact with GP for mental health reasons following bereavement from suicide deaths, external deaths and other deathsAround 650 peo
Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

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

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
Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

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

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

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

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

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

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
Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

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

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
Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

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

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

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

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
Charting brain synchronization patterns during social interactions

Charting brain synchronization patterns during social interactions

byWaseda UniversityStudy finds that interaction between strangers leads to higher levels of inter- and intra-brain synchronization compared to that in close acquaintances. Credit: Yuto Kurihara

Charting brain synchronization patterns during social interactions

byWaseda UniversityStudy finds that interaction between strangers leads to higher levels of inter- and intra-brain synchronization compared to that in close acquaintances. Credit: Yuto Kurihara
New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental h

New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental h