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More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a

More than half of aged care residents are on antidepressants, finds Australian study

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), based at SAHMRI, has found 6 out of 10 Australian a
Avatar Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Psychosis Treatment

Avatar Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Psychosis Treatment

Researchers at King’s College London have found that avatar therapy can help patients suffering from psychosis "push back" against distressing auditory hallucinations.

Avatar Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Psychosis Treatment

Researchers at King’s College London have found that avatar therapy can help patients suffering from psychosis "push back" against distressing auditory hallucinations.
Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine

Increasingly sophisticated AI systems can perform empathy, but their use in mental health care raises ethical questions

by A.T. Kingsmith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine
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
Study shows 1 in 6 gun deaths for women occur in or around pregnancy

Study shows 1 in 6 gun deaths for women occur in or around pregnancy

by Carole Tanzer MillerA woman's risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows.About 1 in 6 intentional firearm-related deaths inwomen of

Study shows 1 in 6 gun deaths for women occur in or around pregnancy

by Carole Tanzer MillerA woman's risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows.About 1 in 6 intentional firearm-related deaths inwomen of
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'
How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas has identified early risk factors

How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas has identified early risk factors
Research visualizes 'demonic' face distortions in a case of prosopometamorphopsia

Research visualizes 'demonic' face distortions in a case of prosopometamorphopsia

by Dartmouth CollegeComputer-generated images of the distortions of a male face (top) and female face (bottom), as perceived by the patient in the study. Credit: Images provided by A. Mello et al

Research visualizes 'demonic' face distortions in a case of prosopometamorphopsia

by Dartmouth CollegeComputer-generated images of the distortions of a male face (top) and female face (bottom), as perceived by the patient in the study. Credit: Images provided by A. Mello et al
Digital mindfulness could help reduce the effects of technostress at work

Digital mindfulness could help reduce the effects of technostress at work

by Elizabeth Marsh,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainTechnology-related stress, overload and anxiety arecommon problems in today's workplace, potentially leading tohigher

Digital mindfulness could help reduce the effects of technostress at work

by Elizabeth Marsh,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainTechnology-related stress, overload and anxiety arecommon problems in today's workplace, potentially leading tohigher
Mouse study uncovers how altered gene expression can induce autism

Mouse study uncovers how altered gene expression can induce autism

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterGenes involved in chromatin modification and gene transcription are associated with the progression of neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers from Ja

Mouse study uncovers how altered gene expression can induce autism

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterGenes involved in chromatin modification and gene transcription are associated with the progression of neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers from Ja
Partner's disturbed sleep keeping you up at night? Letting go of unattainable dreams may keep you both happy in bed

Partner's disturbed sleep keeping you up at night? Letting go of unattainable dreams may keep you both happy in bed

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all know that getting a good night's sleep is vital for physical and mental health. Yet many people share a bed with a partner who can't h

Partner's disturbed sleep keeping you up at night? Letting go of unattainable dreams may keep you both happy in bed

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all know that getting a good night's sleep is vital for physical and mental health. Yet many people share a bed with a partner who can't h