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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
Researchers identify brain connections associated with ADHD in youth

Researchers identify brain connections associated with ADHD in youth

by National Institutes of HealthFindings from a mega-analysis of differences in seed-based subcortico-cortical connectivity in youths with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and unaf

Researchers identify brain connections associated with ADHD in youth

by National Institutes of HealthFindings from a mega-analysis of differences in seed-based subcortico-cortical connectivity in youths with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and unaf
Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la

Research shows comforting babies eases parental stress in painful procedures

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Neuroimaging Group, at the Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Bliss, the charity for babies born premature or sick, has la
Happiness can be learned, but you have to work at it, study finds

Happiness can be learned, but you have to work at it, study finds

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe can learn to be happy, but only get lasting benefits if we keep practicing, a new study has revealed. "Long‑term analysis of a p

Happiness can be learned, but you have to work at it, study finds

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe can learn to be happy, but only get lasting benefits if we keep practicing, a new study has revealed. "Long‑term analysis of a p
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
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
Predicting loneliness through online digital footprints

Predicting loneliness through online digital footprints

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityTotal number of lonely participants per week. Credit:Electronics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/electronics12234821User data from Google, YouTube, and other onli

Predicting loneliness through online digital footprints

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityTotal number of lonely participants per week. Credit:Electronics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/electronics12234821User data from Google, YouTube, and other onli
First recognition of self in the mirror is spurred by touch, researchers discover

First recognition of self in the mirror is spurred by touch, researchers discover

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost babies begin recognizing themselves in mirrors when they are about a year and half old. This kind of s

First recognition of self in the mirror is spurred by touch, researchers discover

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost babies begin recognizing themselves in mirrors when they are about a year and half old. This kind of s
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
For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating stubborn cases of depression in older adults is challenging, and often requires multiple treatments, says UConn Health psych

For treatment-resistant depression, two drugs may be better than one

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating stubborn cases of depression in older adults is challenging, and often requires multiple treatments, says UConn Health psych
Study finds link between cortisol and social support in couples

Study finds link between cortisol and social support in couples

by Shawn Ammann,Binghamton UniversityCredit: Vera Arsic from PexelsCouples feel more understood and cared for when their partners show positive support skills—and it's evidenced by levels of

Study finds link between cortisol and social support in couples

by Shawn Ammann,Binghamton UniversityCredit: Vera Arsic from PexelsCouples feel more understood and cared for when their partners show positive support skills—and it's evidenced by levels of
Study shows generational decline in mental health of Australians

Study shows generational decline in mental health of Australians

by Michelle Blowes,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health of Australians has been declining since around 2010 and this is seen in earlier generations, not just th

Study shows generational decline in mental health of Australians

by Michelle Blowes,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health of Australians has been declining since around 2010 and this is seen in earlier generations, not just th