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How mindset could affect the body's response to vaccination

How mindset could affect the body's response to vaccination

by Taylor Kubota,Stanford UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Depar

How mindset could affect the body's response to vaccination

by Taylor Kubota,Stanford UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Depar
Study finds high unmet need for mental health care among adolescents in Asia and Europe

Study finds high unmet need for mental health care among adolescents in Asia and Europe

byUniversity of TurkuCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large international study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland found that most adolescents do not seek professional help even w

Study finds high unmet need for mental health care among adolescents in Asia and Europe

byUniversity of TurkuCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large international study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland found that most adolescents do not seek professional help even w
Neighborhood connection improves mental health, says study

Neighborhood connection improves mental health, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly

Neighborhood connection improves mental health, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly
FDA may ban electroshock devices used on some psychiatric patients

FDA may ban electroshock devices used on some psychiatric patients

by Dennis ThompsonFederal regulators are taking a second stab at banning the controversial use of electroshock devices to manage the behavior of patients with intellectual and developmental disorders.

FDA may ban electroshock devices used on some psychiatric patients

by Dennis ThompsonFederal regulators are taking a second stab at banning the controversial use of electroshock devices to manage the behavior of patients with intellectual and developmental disorders.
Ketamine has helped many severely depressed veterans, study shows

Ketamine has helped many severely depressed veterans, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKetamine has received a lot of attention as a potential treatment for depression, but few studies have revealed how well it works in rea

Ketamine has helped many severely depressed veterans, study shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKetamine has received a lot of attention as a potential treatment for depression, but few studies have revealed how well it works in rea
Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &

Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &
Tracking the cellular and genetic roots of neuropsychiatric disease

Tracking the cellular and genetic roots of neuropsychiatric disease

byYale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment o

Tracking the cellular and genetic roots of neuropsychiatric disease

byYale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment o
Electronic nudge for flu vaccination does not improve clinical outcomes

Electronic nudge for flu vaccination does not improve clinical outcomes

by Elana GotkineElectronic letters incorporating cardiovascular (CV) gain framing and repeated messaging, which increase influenza vaccination, do not translate into improvement in clinical outcomes,

Electronic nudge for flu vaccination does not improve clinical outcomes

by Elana GotkineElectronic letters incorporating cardiovascular (CV) gain framing and repeated messaging, which increase influenza vaccination, do not translate into improvement in clinical outcomes,
People with depression see no immediate change from common GP assessment, study shows

People with depression see no immediate change from common GP assessment, study shows

by University of SouthamptonGPs use the PH9-Qs to monitor depression. Credit: University of SouthamptonA commonly used questionnaire adopted by GPs to monitor the treatment of depression does not

People with depression see no immediate change from common GP assessment, study shows

by University of SouthamptonGPs use the PH9-Qs to monitor depression. Credit: University of SouthamptonA commonly used questionnaire adopted by GPs to monitor the treatment of depression does not
Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self
Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

by Lori SolomonA single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to astudypub

Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

by Lori SolomonA single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to astudypub
Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds

Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of analyses performed in the current study. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48827-8Individuals who meet at lea

Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of analyses performed in the current study. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48827-8Individuals who meet at lea