Psychiatry & Mental Health

Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research finds

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by scientists at USC and California State University, Northridge, reveals that face masks—while impor

Updated on: November 24,2024

Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research finds

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by scientists at USC and California State University, Northridge, reveals that face masks—while impor

Updated on:November 24,2024

We must give students a mental health lifeline for the school year, says expert

by Alison Malmon, Chicago TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs students return to school, it's crucial to recognize the invisible struggles they may be facing, especially after the summer b

Updated on: September 23,2024

We must give students a mental health lifeline for the school year, says expert

by Alison Malmon, Chicago TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs students return to school, it's crucial to recognize the invisible struggles they may be facing, especially after the summer b

Updated on:September 23,2024

Research aims to improve understanding of children's procrastination

byBrockUniversityAccording to the multicomponent definition of procrastination, procrastination occurs when all the following criteria are met: the start or completion of a task is delayed

Updated on: September 21,2024

Research aims to improve understanding of children's procrastination

byBrockUniversityAccording to the multicomponent definition of procrastination, procrastination occurs when all the following criteria are met: the start or completion of a task is delayed

Updated on:September 21,2024

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

by Rinanda Shaleha,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technol

Updated on: November 25,2024

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

by Rinanda Shaleha,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technol

Updated on:November 25,2024

Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly

Updated on: December 12,2024

Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly

Updated on:December 12,2024

Distinct neural circuits mediate anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics, research reveals

byUC DavisWorking in a mouse model, UC Davis researchers are able to distnguish brain cells activated by a psychedelic drug. This image shows the prefrontal cortex of a mouse injected with scFLA

Updated on: November 24,2024

Distinct neural circuits mediate anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics, research reveals

byUC DavisWorking in a mouse model, UC Davis researchers are able to distnguish brain cells activated by a psychedelic drug. This image shows the prefrontal cortex of a mouse injected with scFLA

Updated on:November 24,2024

National poll suggests some parents need support managing children's anger

byUniversity of MichiganParents of children ages 6–12 report different strategies to help children manage intense emotions. Credit: Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children

Updated on: November 25,2024

National poll suggests some parents need support managing children's anger

byUniversity of MichiganParents of children ages 6–12 report different strategies to help children manage intense emotions. Credit: Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children

Updated on:November 25,2024

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre

Updated on: October 12,2024

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre

Updated on:October 12,2024

Study finds sexual and gender minorities more likely to experience life dissatisfaction, isolation, stress

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntillast year, few national surveys collected information about the prevalence of social risk factors—individual-level adverse experien

Updated on: October 12,2024

Study finds sexual and gender minorities more likely to experience life dissatisfaction, isolation, stress

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntillast year, few national surveys collected information about the prevalence of social risk factors—individual-level adverse experien

Updated on:October 12,2024

Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

byRice UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIt's no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress. Researchers at Rice University hav

Updated on: July 30,2024

Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

byRice UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIt's no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress. Researchers at Rice University hav

Updated on:July 30,2024

Mental health disparities in L.A. County worsened during COVID pandemic, study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of Southern CaliforniaAt risk for major depression by CMIA and white vs. non-white residents, 2018 and 2021. Credit:PLOS ONE(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pon