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Is it healthier to only eat until you're 80% full? The Japanese philosophy of hara hachi bu

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Published: November 4, 2025 01:20

Some of the world's healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of "hara hachi bu"—an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which instructs people to only eat until they're around 80%…

How teen friendships may predict self harm

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Published: November 3, 2025 19:40

Most of us know what it's like to be a teenager at school—and how it feels to fit into (or fall outside of) a school's social hierarchy. This typically includes some version of the popular kids, the loners and the in-betweeners, who have friendships that…

Shared risk factor may underlie both mental and physical illness in youth

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Published: November 3, 2025 14:52

Mental and physical health conditions in children and adolescents are often linked and can be traced back to a shared risk factor, according to new research from Örebro University.

Reduced synapse protein SNAP 25 found in patients with major depressive disorder and schizophrenia

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Published: November 3, 2025 14:32

People with major depressive disorder or schizophrenia have been found to have lower levels of the synaptic protein "SNAP-25" in their cerebrospinal fluid, according a study by University Medicine Halle that included more than 200 participants. Even though…

Massive database maps links between brain development and mental health

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Published: November 3, 2025 14:17

A new large-scale, open data resource from the Perelman School of Medicine and collaborators helps researchers link brain development with mental health disorders.

Indoor hydroponic gardening can improve mental health and quality of life for cancer patients

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Published: November 3, 2025 14:06

Indoor hydroponic gardening—a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil—could help cancer patients develop better mental health, eat a healthier diet and enjoy a better overall quality of life.

Small brain region linked to schizophrenia risk through unique gene changes

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Published: November 3, 2025 11:40

New research published in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides new molecular insights into the role of the habenula, a pea-sized brain region that helps regulate motivation and mood, in contributing to the risk of schizophrenia. A team of…

Here's why people with mental illness die, on average, 11 years earlier than other Australians

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Published: November 3, 2025 11:19

If you know five people, the chances are at least one is living with a mental health condition. More than 8.5 million Australians will need mental health treatment in their lifetime for depression, anxiety, substance use or psychosis.

Short fasts do not impair thinking ability in healthy adults, study says

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Published: November 3, 2025 09:00

Skipping breakfast or practicing intermittent fasting is unlikely to cloud most adults' thinking in the short term, according to research published in the journal Psychological Bulletin.

Mindfulness and self-compassion—allies in the struggle with depression

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Published: October 31, 2025 13:40

People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, have studied the interplay between self-compassion (treating yourself with…

From battlefield to home: How war fuels family aggression

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Published: October 31, 2025 11:46

Families exposed to war and political violence are more likely to behave aggressively toward each other, impacting all areas of children's lives even after the immediate threat of armed conflict has passed, new University of Michigan research shows.

Nature therapy integrated into clinical health care could boost mental health

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Published: October 31, 2025 11:10

Integrating nature-based therapies into clinical health care could help to address global declines in mental health, a Griffith University article published in Nature Mental Health has found.

When death knocks: Study explores life's spookiest question

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Published: October 31, 2025 06:56

Death, terror and anxiety might sound like ingredients for the perfect Halloween haunted house, but they are also the focus of a serious study on the meaning of life.

People with this rare visual condition see illusory faces more often, new study shows

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Published: October 30, 2025 22:20

When you look at clouds, tree bark, or the front of a car, do you sometimes see a face staring back at you? That's "face pareidolia" and it is a perfectly normal illusion where our brains spot faces in patterns that aren't actually faces.

Generative AI could be transformative in mental health care

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Published: October 30, 2025 16:50

New work by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholar harnesses the power of generative artificial intelligence, using it in tandem with measurement-based care and access-to-care models in a simulated case study, creating a novel framework that…

Texts may be as effective as live video for depression therapy

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Published: October 30, 2025 15:01

Text-based psychotherapy can be as effective as live video sessions for patients being treated for depression, new research suggests.

Decoded circuits reveal how brain cell networks stabilize memory formation

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Published: October 30, 2025 14:00

Newly decoded brain circuits make memories more stable as part of learning, according to a study led by NYU Langone Health researchers.

Signature size and narcissism: A psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link

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Published: October 30, 2025 12:17

For years, Donald Trump's distinctive, large and bold signature has captured the public's attention. Not only did it recently come to light that his signature appeared in a book that Jeffrey Epstein received for his 50th birthday, but it fits neatly…

Virtual reality pool reveals feeling rewarded can help learn physical skills—even without actual rewards

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Published: October 30, 2025 12:11

People master new physical skills, such as sports, crafts or controlling a vehicle while driving, by blending lessons learned from both feedback on the amount of error they had in failures and the rewards of successes, even when reward cues are removed,…

How discrimination and stress impact the mental health of young sexual minority men

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Published: October 30, 2025 12:06

Young sexual minority men face higher rates of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use compared with their heterosexual peers, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

Four research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

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Published: October 30, 2025 10:22

As winter approaches and daylight saving time is about to end, many people are bracing themselves for shorter days, colder weather and what's often dismissed as the "winter blues." But these seasonal shifts are more than a passing inconvenience, and can…

Dancing can alleviate perceived symptoms of depression while shedding light on its root causes

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Published: October 30, 2025 10:07

Dance as a performative art form alleviates perceived symptoms of depression, helps to understand its root causes and promotes self-actualization, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland found. The study is published in Narrative Works.

The effects of therapeutic horticulture on student well-being and academic resilience

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Published: October 30, 2025 09:02

Inside a greenhouse tucked between the University of Florida's medical and research buildings, students gather each week to dig their hands into soil and take a few deep breaths. Surrounded by plants and sunlight, they find a rare chance to slow down and…

Sharing positive emotions with a partner is good for health, study says

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Published: October 30, 2025 09:00

Sharing happy moments with a partner may be good for older people's health, lowering the level of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Antidepressants improve core depressive symptoms early on, analysis finds

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Published: October 30, 2025 06:00

One of the most common antidepressants, sertraline, contributes to a modest improvement in core depression and anxiety symptoms, including low mood, within two weeks, finds a new analysis of a major clinical trial led by UCL researchers.

Babies' gut bacteria may influence future emotional health

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Published: October 30, 2025 06:00

A child's early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study. The effect appears to be related to the way bacteria are linked to…

Scientists on 'urgent' quest to explain consciousness as AI gathers pace

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Published: October 30, 2025 06:00

As AI—and the ethical debate surrounding it—accelerates, scientists argue that understanding consciousness is now more urgent than ever.

Low-cost biosensor identifies protein linked to depression and schizophrenia in saliva

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Published: October 29, 2025 16:52

Brazilian researchers have developed a low-cost, portable biosensor that can quickly identify a protein whose altered levels are associated with psychiatric disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. When it becomes commercially…

Social media alcohol marketing: Teens exposed face 75% higher odds of recent drinking, study finds

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Published: October 29, 2025 11:55

Teens and young adults who see alcohol promotions in their social media feeds are more likely to drink and binge drink, according to a Rutgers Health review of 31 studies that tracked links between exposure to digital alcohol marketing and real-world…

Your guide to psychedelic-assisted therapy

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Published: October 29, 2025 10:08

Meet the people and compounds behind the startling therapeutic promise of psychedelics.

Talk therapy overcomes massive stigma in developing countries

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Published: October 29, 2025 10:00

Americans are going to therapy in droves, but that's not the case across the globe. In some countries, particularly developing nations, there is often still a stigma around seeking mental health support.

Sport and dance benefit from performance psychology—why does acting largely ignore it?

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Published: October 28, 2025 22:10

When most people think of actors, they imagine the glamor of movies, television and the stage.

Trauma exposure, traumatic stress common in adolescents

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Published: October 28, 2025 20:10

Trauma exposure and traumatic stress are common among adolescents, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in Pediatrics.

Study links faith to Black Americans' mental health outcomes

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Published: October 28, 2025 13:24

Church pews, gospel songs and prayer have offered comfort in Black communities for generations. But, even the strongest devotion to faith can also carry uncertainty, guilt or grief that weigh on the mind.

Early cannabis use linked to health problems

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Published: October 28, 2025 12:55

Adolescents who start using cannabis early and often are more likely to need health care for both mental and physical problems as they enter adulthood, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.

How our brain understands human actions

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Published: October 28, 2025 12:30

How do we recognize and interpret what others are doing—whether they're greeting a friend, preparing a meal together or doing sports? A new study authored by André Bockes, Ph.D. student at the Chair of Cognitive Neuroscience, and Prof. Angelika Lingnau, in…

Dopamine found to increase willingness to wait for rewards in humans

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Published: October 28, 2025 12:11

A research team from the University of Cologne conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on dopamine and decision-making in humans so far, providing evidence for effects of the former on the latter. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in several…

Doctors who use AI face stigma from their peers, study shows

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Published: October 28, 2025 11:59

Doctors who use artificial intelligence at work risk having their colleagues deem them less competent for it, according to a recent Johns Hopkins University study.

Exploring the emerging role of neuromodulation in managing treatment-resistant OCD

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Published: October 28, 2025 10:20

In an article published in Brain Medicine, a European research team presents a focused review of emerging neuromodulation techniques for treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Insufficient sunlight exposure linked to higher rates of suicide

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Published: October 28, 2025 10:11

As the days are getting shorter, many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression associated with the change of seasons and reduced hours of daylight in the fall and winter.

Pressing need for ethical and regulatory oversight of therapeutic voice AI, expert urges

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Published: October 28, 2025 05:49

As voice artificial intelligence (AI) speeds toward use in clinical settings, a researcher from Simon Fraser University is highlighting the urgent need for ethical, legal, and social oversight—especially in therapeutic care.

Rare brain cell may hold key to preventing schizophrenia symptoms

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Published: October 27, 2025 15:31

Difficulty completing everyday tasks. Failing memory. Unusually poor concentration. For many people living with schizophrenia, cognitive challenges are part of daily life. Alongside well-known symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, these…

Scientists can now explore mechanisms behind attachment issues

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Published: October 27, 2025 13:00

Children can sometimes develop health, behavioral, and attachment issues that persist when their needs are not met by their caregiver. Now from eNeuro, Arie Kaffman and colleagues at Yale University School of Medicine explored whether mouse pups also…

Exploring a mechanism of psychedelics

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Published: October 27, 2025 13:00

Using psychedelics to treat psychiatric diseases has become less controversial as scientists continue to reveal their underlying mechanisms. In an eNeuro paper, researchers led by Pavel Ortinski, from the University of Kentucky, used male rats to assess…

Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations

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Published: October 27, 2025 12:11

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States.

Struggling with closure? Here are some things you can try

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Published: October 27, 2025 12:09

We all want closure. A breakup, a sudden job loss, or the death of someone we love can leave us desperate for answers. Wars, natural disasters and shared tragedies stir the same kind of longing.

'Wait with me until it's over': What teens want you to know about dissociation

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Published: October 27, 2025 12:04

You call your teen's name, but they don't respond. They're staring past you. You call again, louder this time. Nothing—how rude.

Domestic violence behind child stunting in Rwanda

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Published: October 27, 2025 12:00

Child stunting in Rwanda is not just a matter of living standards and access to food. When there is domestic violence, children are affected and do not grow as they should, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.

How do you know when it's OK to stop seeing your therapist?

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Published: October 27, 2025 11:57

Knowing when to stop psychological therapy is just as important as knowing when to start.

Technology use, work force engagement linked to better social health among older Americans

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Published: October 27, 2025 11:50

Older adults face a high risk of isolation, especially after they retire. A recent study from the University of Georgia suggests smartphones, computers and tablets may help older adults stay connected. The work is published in the Journal of Applied…

Self-affirmations can boost well-being, study finds

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Published: October 27, 2025 09:00

Self-affirmations—brief exercises in which people reflect on their core values, identity and positive traits—can increase people's general well-being and make them happier in small but significant ways, according to research published by the American…

Hippocampal hyper-maturity: Synaptic gene changes connect stress, anxiety and accelerated aging

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Published: October 27, 2025 04:00

Researchers at Fujita Health University and the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science have uncovered a previously overlooked form of brain abnormality linked to anxiety: excessive maturation and aging in the hippocampus, a state they term…

Combining two brain scans uncovers hidden clues to future teen anxiety

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Published: October 26, 2025 07:28

When you're a teenager, it's easy to feel like the world is watching your every mistake. For some kids, that sense of self‐consciousness fades as they grow up. For others, it deepens into full‐blown anxiety.

Your latest prescription is to get outside

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Published: October 26, 2025 07:18

Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning.

Invisible wounds of the Ohio tornadoes: The mental health crisis after the storm

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Published: October 25, 2025 09:20

In early 2024, central Ohio faced one of its worst tornado seasons in history—66 confirmed tornadoes in less than five months.

Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, study finds

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Published: October 24, 2025 13:17

While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety and related mental health issues.

Behind the curtain: Secrets of the volatile, delusional brain

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Published: October 24, 2025 11:13

Julia Sheffield, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has dedicated her career to solving the mysteries of psychosis. As a clinician, Sheffield, the Jack Martin, MD Research Professor in Psychopharmacology and assistant…

Astrocyte-derived vesicles could link stress to intestinal inflammation

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Published: October 24, 2025 11:00

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic and autoimmune conditions characterized by the inflammation of the intestinal tract. This inflammation can cause nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain…

Harnessing social connections to support dialysis care

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Published: October 24, 2025 09:37

A dialysis clinic is rarely quiet. In open, fluorescent-lit rooms, patients sit side by side, connected to humming, rhythmic machines that fill the silence between them. For those living with end-stage kidney disease, these visits are more frequent,…

Coaches can boost athletes' mental toughness with this leadership style

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Published: October 24, 2025 09:33

The competition is fierce. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is pushing herself to perform stronger and more consistently. Then, her coach calls her "fat." It's meant as a motivation, but this time, it has the opposite effect.

Study suggests just a little movement can lift your mood

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Published: October 23, 2025 15:33

Feeling sluggish? A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington finds the fix may be as simple as swapping 30 minutes of sitting for light activity.

Loneliness definition could transform support

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Published: October 23, 2025 14:49

Dr. Kathryn Cunningham, from the University's School of Health Sciences, has spent more than a decade studying the feeling and how it impacts upon individuals.

What makes you more likely to get 'hangxiety?'

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Published: October 23, 2025 13:30

People who act in ways that go against their personal values while drunk often feel embarrassed, regretful, or anxious during a hangover. These feelings can lead to overthinking and harsh self-criticism, which worsen their emotional distress, aka…

It's not the pain, it's the mindset: How attitude outweighs pain

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Published: October 23, 2025 11:34

Pain affects activity levels, but how individuals understand and act in the face of pain can make a difference, a new study from the University of Portsmouth has found.

Socializing could reverse frailty in older people

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Published: October 23, 2025 10:30

Socializing could help to reverse frailty in older people, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate in-network mental health options, watchdogs say

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Published: October 23, 2025 10:30

Companies running private Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans inaccurately list many mental health professionals as being available to treat the plans' members, a new federal watchdog report says.

Vicarious touch is common than previously thought, with implications for empathy, ASMR and mental health

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Published: October 23, 2025 10:27

If you have ever watched a frightening movie which seemed so real, you felt a physical sensation in your own body if the characters on screen were hurt, you could be experiencing a phenomenon known as vicarious pain.

Psilocybin + mindfulness show promise for health care worker depression

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Published: October 23, 2025 09:10

Front-line health care workers struggling with depression after the COVID-19 pandemic experienced significant relief from a treatment combining psilocybin group therapy with mindfulness training, according to a new study from Huntsman Mental Health…

Therapy and counseling are more effective than social strategies in reducing loneliness, study says

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Published: October 23, 2025 09:00

Interventions designed to reduce loneliness can be effective, but do not yet offer a complete solution to what is becoming a worldwide public health problem, according to research published in the journal American Psychologist.

Family and peer conflicts predict teenage mental health issues, study finds

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Published: October 23, 2025 07:20

Identifying the factors that contribute to psychopathology and increase the risk of experiencing specific mental health conditions is a long-standing goal for many psychology researchers. While past studies have highlighted the crucial role of some…

Experts present scientific evidence to support classification of postpartum psychosis as a distinct disease

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Published: October 23, 2025 04:29

An international panel of leading experts on women's mental health is recommending that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness and classified accordingly within standardized medical coding systems.

Disrupted sleep in teens identified as suicide risk factor

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Published: October 23, 2025 00:10

Teenagers who don't get enough sleep on school nights or have interrupted sleep are at greater risk of suicide, new research from the University of Warwick has found.

Depression doubles mortality rates and increases suicide risk 10-fold—timely treatment can reduce risk by up to 30%

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Published: October 22, 2025 14:40

A comprehensive meta-analysis in depression and mortality, led by the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that people with depression have twice the risk of…

No benefit from ketamine for patients hospitalized with depression, clinical trial reports

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Published: October 22, 2025 11:00

Findings from a randomized and blinded clinical trial investigating repeated ketamine infusions for treating depression have revealed no extra benefit from ketamine when added to standard care for people admitted to hospital for depression.

Will the 'military sleep method' really help you fall asleep in 2 minutes?

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Published: October 22, 2025 10:51

Has a camouflaged athlete running on a dirt road ever shouted health advice through your phone? Sometimes these videos are motivational and get you off the couch to start exercising; sometimes they're educational. But can their advice help us civilians?

'You're not alone' can go a long way for adolescents

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Published: October 22, 2025 10:00

Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the death or absence of a parent, substance abuse in the household or community violence) at home, according to a new University of…

Emotional strain of fitness and calorie counting apps revealed

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Published: October 22, 2025 09:57

Some users of popular fitness and calorie counting apps experience shame, disappointment and demotivation, potentially undermining their health and well-being, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and Loughborough University.

Psychologist believes in the connection between religion and mental health

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Published: October 22, 2025 09:44

In October 1992, Columbia University doctoral student Glen Milstein transcribed some of his recent ideas in a notebook for possible inclusion in his dissertation. Those 20 minutes of erudite scribblings became the foundation of his work for the next third…