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Lack of sleep linked to negative body image in teens

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Published: May 21, 2025 16:29

Poor sleep quality is often tied to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, but new research from the University of Mississippi suggests it may also be related to how teens feel about their appearance.

Social and economic welfare policies can influence depression risk, finds research

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Published: May 21, 2025 15:07

Policies that impact social determinants of health may influence an individual's risk of depression, according to a new study published in PLOS One by Mary Nicolaou of the Amsterdam UMC, The Netherlands, and colleagues.

Digital mental health tools need a human touch, study shows

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Published: May 21, 2025 15:07

One in eight people worldwide suffers from mental disorders, yet less than half receive adequate treatment. New research from the University of Reading, published in PLOS One, reveals that keeping a human in the loop—even in scripted roles—significantly…

New strategy for screening anxiety and depression in epilepsy patients, study shows

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Published: May 21, 2025 13:29

A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows an improvement in screening rates for anxiety and depression among epilepsy patients with the implementation of an electronic health record (EHR)-based strategy.

Increased risk of psychopathology found in offspring of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

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Published: May 21, 2025 12:50

A new study confirms that children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing psychopathology compared to children whose parents do not have these conditions. The study, published in the journal European Child &…

Social media use increases depression in preteens, not vice versa, researchers find

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Published: May 21, 2025 12:15

As rates of depression and suicide in youth spike, experts are asking whether social media makes kids depressed—or do depressed kids simply spend more time on social media?

Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?

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Published: May 21, 2025 10:08

Can you only start a boring admin task once your house is clean? Do you leave the trickiest emails to the end of the day?

How the placebo effect tricks the mind into relieving pain

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Published: May 21, 2025 09:21

The detailed mechanism of how the placebo effect reduces the perception of pain in rats has been uncovered by RIKEN neuroscientists. These findings, published in Science Advances, could potentially lead to ways to harness the placebo effect in therapy.

Mental health and substance misuse treatment is increasingly a video chat or phone call away

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Published: May 21, 2025 07:10

More Californians are talking to their therapists through a video screen or by phone than in person, marking a profound shift in how mental health care is delivered as record-setting numbers seek help.

More than half of U.S. workers say job insecurity has significant impact on their stress

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Published: May 21, 2025 06:15

A majority of U.S. workers (54%) said job insecurity has had a significant impact on their stress levels at work, and more than a third (39%) said they are concerned they may lose their job in the next 12 months due to changes in government policies,…

How mindfulness therapy could help those left behind by depression treatment

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Published: May 20, 2025 16:00

For some people, depression is like an unwanted guest who moves in and refuses to leave. Even with therapy and medication, the heavy fog of low mood, exhaustion and hopelessness never fully lifts for long. For around 30% of people with depression, this is…

Women whose sisters had postpartum psychosis are over 10 times as likely to experience it themselves

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Published: May 20, 2025 15:41

Mount Sinai researchers have found for the first time that a woman is more than 10 times more likely to develop postpartum psychosis if her sister had experienced the condition, compared to a woman with a sister who did not.

Humans rely on 'safe senses' to avoid catching illness from others

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Published: May 20, 2025 13:22

If you're sharing close quarters with someone during flu season, how would you know they are sick, even in cases where they may not know themselves?

How poverty and loneliness are linked to pain, fatigue and low mood

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Published: May 20, 2025 12:06

People living in poverty are significantly more likely to experience loneliness than those on higher incomes—and this may be affecting their health, according to new research from the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography at the University of…

Depression linked to physical pain years later

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Published: May 20, 2025 12:00

Middle-aged and older adults who experience pain are more likely to have had worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain began, according to a new study by UCL researchers.

Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us

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Published: May 20, 2025 10:54

We have all experienced boredom—that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to feel restless. Whether it be watching a movie that disappoints, a…

Does drawing on memory help us solve problems? Our experiment gave some surprising answers

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Published: May 20, 2025 10:23

Conventional wisdom suggests memories of past experiences can help us navigate problems in the present.

Cancer during young adulthood carries long-term mental toll, study finds

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Published: May 19, 2025 17:08

Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors exhibit persistently elevated levels of depression and anxiety throughout their lifespan, but only symptoms of anxiety tend to stabilize in their later years, say University of Michigan researchers.

Limited evidence suggests calorie restriction may slightly reduce depressive symptoms

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Published: May 19, 2025 17:00

A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of dietary interventions on depression and anxiety in adults. The review found that calorie-restrictive and low-fat diets may reduce depression symptoms in those with high cardiometabolic risk,…

Specific personality traits may influence the development of insomnia

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Published: May 19, 2025 16:27

A study conducted at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has examined the influence of personality traits on the development and perpetuation of insomnia and found that there is a direct relationship between the two. Two…

UK child sexual abuse survivors lack support, report says

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Published: May 19, 2025 15:17

Over 640 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in the UK have shared their stories in a global effort to raise awareness about the realities of sexual violence against children, the challenges of disclosure and recovery, and its…

Machine learning model helps identify patients at risk of postpartum depression

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Published: May 19, 2025 13:45

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 15% of individuals after childbirth. Early identification of patients at risk of PPD could improve proactive mental health support. Mass General Brigham researchers developed a machine learning model that can…

Researchers explore COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and motivations, finding common values

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Published: May 19, 2025 13:39

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decline in U.S. vaccine uptake, while widespread misinformation and distrust make it challenging to craft effective public health responses.

New research highlights health benefits of using heritage art practices in art therapy

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Published: May 19, 2025 13:37

Heritage art practices include indigenous and traditional arts practices—such as fiber arts, clay work, distinct painting styles etc.—handed down in families or communities across generations. The fact that they have been sustained for generations, and…

Body's own cannabinoids may be key to reducing excessive fear responses

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Published: May 19, 2025 13:01

Specific cannabinoids produced by the human body may help to quell excessive fear responses in people with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, according to a Northwestern Medicine-led study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Having a team therapist can reduce burnout in critical care nurses

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Published: May 19, 2025 12:50

Adding a team therapist to support nurses in critical care areas can reduce burnout and improve resiliency, according to research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference.

Horrific, bizarre, lonely: How women going through the menopause describe their experiences

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-horrific-bizarre-lonely-women-menopause.html

Published: May 19, 2025 12:26

Estrogen and progesterone are the primary sex hormones in females, playing powerful roles throughout life—from puberty and periods to pregnancy and eventually menopause.

Two new studies explore risk prediction for postpartum mental health conditions

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Published: May 19, 2025 12:00

Two new studies examining mental health risks postpartum are published online in the American Journal of Psychiatry in conjunction with Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

AI chatbots miss key signs of psychiatric drug reactions, lag behind expert advice

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Published: May 19, 2025 11:49

Asking artificial intelligence for advice can be tempting. Powered by large language models (LLMs), AI chatbots are available 24/7, are often free to use, and draw on troves of data to answer questions. Now, people with mental health conditions are asking…

Obesity drugs found to improve emotional well-being as well as physical health

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Published: May 19, 2025 11:18

A major new meta-analysis from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs)—a class of medications used to treat obesity and diabetes—may also…

Human therapists surpass ChatGPT in delivering cognitive behavioral therapy

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Published: May 19, 2025 10:59

New research presented May 17 at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting compared an AI therapist and a human therapist based on their delivery of text-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), finding that human therapists excelled over the…

New research: GLP-1 receptor agonists may support nicotine cessation

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Published: May 19, 2025 10:57

New research presented May 17 at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting shows that GLP-1 receptor agonists may be able to help cigarette smokers reduce weight gain while they are quitting.

Study explores mentions of substance use, mental health in pop music since 2013

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Published: May 19, 2025 10:56

New research presented May 17 at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting examines trends in the way popular music reflects national trends in substance use and mental health. Because of their cultural impact, pop songs shape how substance use…

Early intervention talking therapy to reduce risk of psychosis

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Published: May 19, 2025 10:21

Talking therapy for patients with symptoms of anxiety and depression could be key to significantly reducing the risk of them developing psychosis, according to new research.

Exposure to gun violence linked to widespread psychological distress in US adults

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Published: May 19, 2025 08:00

Psychology research has consistently emphasized the adverse effects of enduring or witnessing violent acts, showing that exposure to different forms of violence can increase the risk of developing various mental health conditions. Many of the most gruesome…

Matching mindfulness methods to anxiety symptoms may boost mental well-being, study finds

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Published: May 18, 2025 06:12

If you're anxious about work, finances, the state of the world, or anything else, you might try a moment of mindfulness. Paying close attention to the present moment without judgment—the basic idea behind all mindfulness techniques—can help calm anxiety…

Easily distracted? How to improve your attention span

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Published: May 17, 2025 14:21

Feel like you can't focus? Like you'll never finish a book again? Like the only way to keep your mind and hands busy is to scroll on social media for hours?

Could personality tests help make bipolar disorder treatment more precise?

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Published: May 17, 2025 14:20

People with cancer, heart disease and other conditions have come to expect treatments that their medical teams "personalize" just for them, based on tests.

Psychological treatment linked to physical brain changes that ease chronic pain

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Published: May 16, 2025 13:12

Back pain, migraines, arthritis, long-term concussion symptoms, complications following cancer treatment—these are just a few of the conditions linked to chronic pain, which affects 1 in 5 adults and for which medication is not always the answer.

Depression after stroke can seriously affect health for a decade, new research shows

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Published: May 16, 2025 11:27

People who experience depression following a stroke may face a higher risk of poor health and even death for up to a decade afterward, new research finds.

Study links inflammation to reduced motivation and brain circuit changes in schizophrenia

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Published: May 16, 2025 09:27

A new study from Emory University has identified a biological connection between inflammation and deficits in motivation in individuals with schizophrenia, offering new hope for treating symptoms that have long been resistant to existing therapies.

Touch can comfort and heal, but also harm—a psychologist explains why gestures don't always land as intended

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Published: May 16, 2025 08:55

A hug from a friend. A squeeze of the hand. A steady arm around your shoulders. Many of us are taught to think of touch as comforting—an instinctive way to offer or receive comfort and express a sense of connection.

The words of health care providers during prenatal care visits can influence how parents see their children

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Published: May 16, 2025 07:10

Pregnancy is often a unique experience, marked by anticipation and mental representations of what will happen after a baby's birth. Understanding how people's experiences while pregnant influence their parenting skills and how they perceive their children…

'It takes a village': Community-led approach can reduce youth suicide risk

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Published: May 16, 2025 06:56

Empowering everyday community members to lead suicide prevention efforts—by promoting wellness, strengthening relationships and implementing tailored actions—can significantly reduce the risk among youth.

A key neural pathway reveals how the brain forms fear memories from psychological threats

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Published: May 15, 2025 16:49

Fear memories can form in the brain following exposure to threatening situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or violence. When these memories become excessive or distorted, they can lead to severe mental health disorders, including post-traumatic…

Study reveals impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function

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Published: May 15, 2025 14:00

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University.

Trump's surgeon general pick touts psychedelics for health

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Published: May 15, 2025 13:10

President Donald Trump's choice for U.S. surgeon general has raised eyebrows for promoting the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, in a 2024 book and her personal newsletter.

How video games can unlock gender euphoria for transgender players

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Published: May 15, 2025 11:40

A new study led by Monash University researchers has revealed how thoughtful video game design can help create gender euphoria for transgender people, offering new pathways to joy, identity affirmation and inclusive design.

Newborn vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of ADHD, schizophrenia and autism

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Published: May 15, 2025 11:20

Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving the University of Queensland has found.

Well-designed gardens promote relaxation by guiding rapid eye movements, study finds

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Published: May 15, 2025 11:13

When was the last time you sat in a garden and simply let your gaze wander? Observation gardens are built especially for this purpose, but can also fulfill other functions, such as providing aid for meditation.

Cyberbullying in any form can be traumatizing for kids, study reveals

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Published: May 15, 2025 09:50

As concern grows over adolescent mental health, a new national study adds to the growing body of research showing that cyberbullying should be considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE)—a category of childhood trauma linked to long-term emotional,…

Research reveals how the brain's 'dimmer switch' fine-tunes arousal and attention

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Published: May 15, 2025 09:48

A small cluster of cells deep within our brains, called the locus coeruleus, affects how awake and attentive we are, how we respond to stress, how we cope with anxiety and fear, and how we create memories and learn.

Research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain

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Published: May 15, 2025 09:08

Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating "the average American has fewer than three friends."

Canadian cannabis use climbs slightly while curbing misuse under legalization

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Published: May 15, 2025 09:00

Researchers from McMaster University observed a modest increase in cannabis use frequency and a concurrent decrease in cannabis misuse among adults in Canada over five years of recreational cannabis legalization. Frequent users before legalization…

Reducing mental health to buzzwords and online trends may do more harm than good

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Published: May 15, 2025 08:20

If you've been on Instagram recently, you may have seen Insta stories of giddy teens dumping water—which doesn't even contain ice—on their friends in the name of #SpeakYourMIND. Influencers give pretty speeches in which they claim "mental health is…

Risks of psychedelic use aren't widely known: Colorado campaign hopes to change that

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Published: May 15, 2025 08:14

When Liam Kelly first became interested in psychedelics as a teenager, they did so in a self-described "nerdy" way. Kelly, who uses nonbinary pronouns, would deeply research the drugs online to learn about their various effects and other people's…

Psilocybin better preserves depressed patients' emotional response to music than standard drug, study finds

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-psilocybin-depressed-patients-emotional-response.html

Published: May 15, 2025 06:30

Depression is among the most widespread mental health disorders worldwide, typically characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, a lack of interest in daily activities and dysregulated sleep and/or eating habits. There are now a wide range of…

Mindfulness course found to be effective in people with difficult-to-treat depression

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Published: May 14, 2025 18:30

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial.

Brain scans reveal what happens in the mind when insight strikes

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Published: May 14, 2025 17:20

Have you ever been stuck on a problem, puzzling over something for what felt like ages without getting anywhere, but then suddenly the answer came to you like a bolt from the blue?

Exploring overlooked collaborative opportunities during end-of-life care

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-exploring-overlooked-collaborative-opportunities-life.html

Published: May 14, 2025 17:01

Bereavement due to the loss of a close family member is a universal phenomenon, placing a significant psychological burden on the affected parties, triggering negative emotions like regret, self-blame, etc. This is particularly pronounced in…

Social media content focused on muscularity linked to muscle dysmorphia among boys and men

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Published: May 14, 2025 15:39

A new study reveals a concerning association between viewing social media content emphasizing muscularity and muscle dysmorphia among boys and men in Canada and the United States. The research, part of the 2024 Study of Boys and Men, analyzed data from…

Virtual reality flight experience suggests a new approach to fear reduction without repeated exposure

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Published: May 14, 2025 15:12

A research group led by Fujino Misako and Haruno Masahiko at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology has demonstrated that experiencing active flight in virtual reality (VR) allows individuals to predict that they can transition…

Do people really want to know their risk of getting Alzheimer's?

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Published: May 14, 2025 13:01

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer's disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40% declined to receive their personal risk estimates—despite…

How the brain allows us to infer emotions

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Published: May 14, 2025 11:00

Xiaowei Gu and Joshua Johansen at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered key circuitry in the rat brain that allows the learning of inferred emotions. The study reveals how the frontal part of the brain coordinates with the amygdala—a…

Autistic people communicate just as effectively as others, study suggests

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Published: May 14, 2025 10:17

There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to connect with others.

Postpartum depression and bonding: Long-term effects on school-age children

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-postpartum-depression-bonding-term-effects.html

Published: May 14, 2025 09:38

Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of postpartum maternal depression and early bonding…

Can AI help prevent suicide? How real-time monitoring may be the next big step in mental health care

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Published: May 14, 2025 08:39

Suicide represents one of the most complex and heartbreaking challenges in public health. One major difficulty in preventing suicide is knowing when someone is struggling.

Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools

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Published: May 14, 2025 08:38

Employee mental health, once a silent and often overlooked issue, has now become an urgent workplace concern. In Canada, the rate of depression and anxiety has doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Music strikes a chord for mental health support

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Published: May 14, 2025 08:01

New research shows that listening to emotive music while being guided by a psychologist could encourage people to seek mental health support.

Psychedelics may induce right-brain dominance, researcher proposes

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Published: May 13, 2025 16:18

The secret to psychedelic drugs' links to greater empathy and insight may lie in their ability to coax the right hemisphere of the brain into a position of dominance over the left, according to a proposed new theory.

Daily mindfulness practice can reduce anxiety for autistic adults

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-daily-mindfulness-anxiety-autistic-adults.html

Published: May 13, 2025 15:58

Just 10 to 15 minutes of mindfulness practice a day led to reduced stress and anxiety for autistic adults who participated in a study led by scientists at MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research. Participants in the study used a free smartphone app to…

What do bacon and feces have in common? They can produce the same feeling of disgust

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Published: May 13, 2025 12:06

What do crispy bacon, a juicy beef steak, human flesh and feces have in common? They all trigger the same powerful reaction in vegetarians—disgust.

Large-scale OCD study unlocks new genes linked to debilitating condition

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Published: May 13, 2025 11:57

QIMR Berghofer researchers have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time, after identifying 30 regions in the human genome associated with this debilitating yet often misunderstood mental health condition.

Combinations of chronic illnesses can double risk of depression, study shows

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Published: May 13, 2025 10:59

People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows.

Texas House OKs bill to expand medical marijuana provisions

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Published: May 13, 2025 10:40

A hefty expansion to the state's narrow medical marijuana program won overwhelming approval in the Texas House on Monday, giving veterans broad access to THC treatments and raising the number of dispensaries allowed in the state.

Survey shows privacy and safety top list of parental concerns about screen time

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-survey-privacy-safety-parental-screen.html

Published: May 13, 2025 10:30

As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their children around screen time.

Trials using psychedelic drug to treat trauma, addiction endorsed by Texas Legislature

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Published: May 13, 2025 10:10

U.S. Marine Cpl. Dakota Meyer, who once rescued three dozen people during a battle in the war-torn mountains of Afghanistan, was still in his 20s when the trauma came for him.