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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
Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

by Public Library of ScienceAn animal-assisted activity (hug) performed by a participant. Credit: Yoo et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Spending quality time

Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

by Public Library of ScienceAn animal-assisted activity (hug) performed by a participant. Credit: Yoo et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Spending quality time
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
The science behind waking up on the wrong side of the bed

The science behind waking up on the wrong side of the bed

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study

The science behind waking up on the wrong side of the bed

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study
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
Why losing a parent when you're a young adult is so hard

Why losing a parent when you're a young adult is so hard

by John Frederick Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Inzmam Khan from PexelsLosing a parent isnever easy. Although the grief of parentally bereaved children and adolescents iswidely reco

Why losing a parent when you're a young adult is so hard

by John Frederick Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Inzmam Khan from PexelsLosing a parent isnever easy. Although the grief of parentally bereaved children and adolescents iswidely reco
Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

by Stanford University Medical Center(A,B): Sunburst graph depicting final Clinical Mood Monitoring and Clinical Global Impressions of individual with elevated symptomatology at baseline across a

Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

by Stanford University Medical Center(A,B): Sunburst graph depicting final Clinical Mood Monitoring and Clinical Global Impressions of individual with elevated symptomatology at baseline across a
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
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
Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-
Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan
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