Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on: January 04,2024 7

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on:January 04,2024 7

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod

Updated on: January 02,2024 13

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod

Updated on:January 02,2024 13

Metabolic biomarkers may aid mood disorder diagnosis

by Lori SolomonMetabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Psychiatry.Jakub Tomasik, Ph.

Updated on: January 02,2024 6

Metabolic biomarkers may aid mood disorder diagnosis

by Lori SolomonMetabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 inJAMA Psychiatry.Jakub Tomasik, Ph.

Updated on:January 02,2024 6

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet

Updated on: January 02,2024 8

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet

Updated on:January 02,2024 8

Linking genes and brain circuitry in anxiety disorders

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have

Updated on: December 30,2023 13

Linking genes and brain circuitry in anxiety disorders

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have

Updated on:December 30,2023 13

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

by Molly Castle Work, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLos Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3 million K

Updated on: December 30,2023 6

LA County invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students

by Molly Castle Work, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLos Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3 million K

Updated on:December 30,2023 6

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health—what might explain this paradox?

by Stephen Hughes,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don't, arecent studyfrom Sweden has

Updated on: December 30,2023 15

Hypochondriacs die earlier than those who worry less about their health—what might explain this paradox?

by Stephen Hughes,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who worry excessively about their health tend to die earlier than those who don't, arecent studyfrom Sweden has

Updated on:December 30,2023 15

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

by Kai Zhuang Shum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYouth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology conc

Updated on: December 30,2023 8

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

by Kai Zhuang Shum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYouth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology conc

Updated on:December 30,2023 8

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later, neurologist says

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to theCente

Updated on: December 30,2023 9

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later, neurologist says

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to theCente

Updated on:December 30,2023 9

Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to multiple air pollutants is associated with an increased risk for depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Psychiatry.Teng

Updated on: December 30,2023 8

Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to multiple air pollutants is associated with an increased risk for depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Psychiatry.Teng

Updated on:December 30,2023 8

Have we been trying to prevent suicides wrongly all this time?

by Michael Kyron and Andrew Page,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTraditional approaches to preventing suicide have focused on "who is at risk?" The aim is to identify

Updated on: December 30,2023 0

Have we been trying to prevent suicides wrongly all this time?

by Michael Kyron and Andrew Page,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTraditional approaches to preventing suicide have focused on "who is at risk?" The aim is to identify

Updated on:December 30,2023 0

Study reveals disparities in mental health care access across different housing environments

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyby CUNY SPH researchers suggests that residents of low-income housing in Harlem faced twice as many barri

Updated on: December 30,2023 15

Study reveals disparities in mental health care access across different housing environments

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyby CUNY SPH researchers suggests that residents of low-income housing in Harlem faced twice as many barri

Updated on:December 30,2023 15