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Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa
A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0
When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired

When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA McGill University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in

When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA McGill University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in
Should AI be used in psychological research?

Should AI be used in psychological research?

by PNAS NexusChatGPT vs. human moral judgments. Note: a) Distributions of moral judgments of humans (light blue) and GPT (light red) in six moral domains. Dashed lines represent averages. b) Inter-cor

Should AI be used in psychological research?

by PNAS NexusChatGPT vs. human moral judgments. Note: a) Distributions of moral judgments of humans (light blue) and GPT (light red) in six moral domains. Dashed lines represent averages. b) Inter-cor
Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

by Hannah L. Schacter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainTheeffects of bullyingon teens' mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape their future aspir

Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future

by Hannah L. Schacter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainTheeffects of bullyingon teens' mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape their future aspir
Mouse study links reward-seeking strategies to nicotine response

Mouse study links reward-seeking strategies to nicotine response

byPublic Library of ScienceA summary of the basic principle of the experiment tracking behavior of animal living in a group in semi-natural environment. Credit: Philippe Faure (CC-BY 4.0, creati

Mouse study links reward-seeking strategies to nicotine response

byPublic Library of ScienceA summary of the basic principle of the experiment tracking behavior of animal living in a group in semi-natural environment. Credit: Philippe Faure (CC-BY 4.0, creati
'Inflexible thinking style' behind why some people won't accept vaccines, says new research

'Inflexible thinking style' behind why some people won't accept vaccines, says new research

byUniversity of HertfordshireCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn "inflexible thinking style" could explain why some people are hesitant about taking a vaccine, new research by the Univ

'Inflexible thinking style' behind why some people won't accept vaccines, says new research

byUniversity of HertfordshireCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn "inflexible thinking style" could explain why some people are hesitant about taking a vaccine, new research by the Univ
Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de
Risk for psychiatric disorders up for offspring of moms with eating disorder

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for offspring of moms with eating disorder

by Elana GotkineOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a stud

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for offspring of moms with eating disorder

by Elana GotkineOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a stud
Common depression screening tool may miss the mark for people living with HIV

Common depression screening tool may miss the mark for people living with HIV

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn astudyinSocial Science & Medicine—Mental Health, CUNY SPH doctoral alum Dana Watnick and team sought to explore

Common depression screening tool may miss the mark for people living with HIV

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn astudyinSocial Science & Medicine—Mental Health, CUNY SPH doctoral alum Dana Watnick and team sought to explore
States fight student mental health crisis with days off

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

by Giles BruceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend, who is a Marine, leaves for months at a time, and the high school junior has trouble concentr

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

by Giles BruceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend, who is a Marine, leaves for months at a time, and the high school junior has trouble concentr
Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

by Sarah Fioroni, West Health InstituteMost Americans support law requiring coverage of mental health care that is equal to physical health care coverage, West Health-Gallup Health care Survey, Sept.

Survey finds desire for better access to mental health care is nonpartisan issue

by Sarah Fioroni, West Health InstituteMost Americans support law requiring coverage of mental health care that is equal to physical health care coverage, West Health-Gallup Health care Survey, Sept.