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Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs

Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs

by Lynette Hazelton, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDamaris Alvarado-Rodriguez, owner of three Children's Playhouse early childhood education centers, thought it best t

Pre-K providers on the front line of dealing with growing mental health needs

by Lynette Hazelton, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDamaris Alvarado-Rodriguez, owner of three Children's Playhouse early childhood education centers, thought it best t
Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm
Exploring the possible link between PTSD and early menopause

Exploring the possible link between PTSD and early menopause

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause an array of adverse mental health effects, but physical side effects are a

Exploring the possible link between PTSD and early menopause

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause an array of adverse mental health effects, but physical side effects are a
Traditional Mayan practices have long promoted unique levels of family harmony. But what effect is globalization having?

Traditional Mayan practices have long promoted unique levels of family harmony. But what effect is globalization having?

byUniversity of California - Santa CruzCredit: Carolina Basi from PexelsA new paper in the journalChild Developmentshows how some aspects of family interaction among Indigenous peopl

Traditional Mayan practices have long promoted unique levels of family harmony. But what effect is globalization having?

byUniversity of California - Santa CruzCredit: Carolina Basi from PexelsA new paper in the journalChild Developmentshows how some aspects of family interaction among Indigenous peopl
How childhood stress influences gene activity and increases the risk of mental illness

How childhood stress influences gene activity and increases the risk of mental illness

by Torsten Lauer, Zentralinstitut für Seelische GesundheitFKBP5 DNAm is associated with anxiety-related vmPFC gray matter volume. a T-map showing gray matter volume associated with FKBP5 DNAm (cg00130

How childhood stress influences gene activity and increases the risk of mental illness

by Torsten Lauer, Zentralinstitut für Seelische GesundheitFKBP5 DNAm is associated with anxiety-related vmPFC gray matter volume. a T-map showing gray matter volume associated with FKBP5 DNAm (cg00130
Combining large datasets to improve mental health research

Combining large datasets to improve mental health research

byRadboud UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of the risk for mental disorders can be attributed to environmental factors such as socioeconomic status, urbanicity, pollutio

Combining large datasets to improve mental health research

byRadboud UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of the risk for mental disorders can be attributed to environmental factors such as socioeconomic status, urbanicity, pollutio
Research shows the prevalence of mental disorders is higher in transgender, gender-diverse people

Research shows the prevalence of mental disorders is higher in transgender, gender-diverse people

by Lori SolomonThere is a higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people versus the cisgender population, according to a research letter&

Research shows the prevalence of mental disorders is higher in transgender, gender-diverse people

by Lori SolomonThere is a higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people versus the cisgender population, according to a research letter&
Lithium linked to risk for thyroid dysfunction, chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder

Lithium linked to risk for thyroid dysfunction, chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder

by Elana GotkineLithium is associated with an increased risk for thyroid dysfunction and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with incident bipolar disorder (BD), according to a studypublish

Lithium linked to risk for thyroid dysfunction, chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder

by Elana GotkineLithium is associated with an increased risk for thyroid dysfunction and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with incident bipolar disorder (BD), according to a studypublish
Mouse study identifies brain region that can prevent aggressive social behavior and induce pro-social behavior

Mouse study identifies brain region that can prevent aggressive social behavior and induce pro-social behavior

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic representation of study findings. Credit: Mount Sinai Health SystemNeural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-

Mouse study identifies brain region that can prevent aggressive social behavior and induce pro-social behavior

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic representation of study findings. Credit: Mount Sinai Health SystemNeural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-
Rising temps, rising anxiety: Climate change creates emerging mental health challenge

Rising temps, rising anxiety: Climate change creates emerging mental health challenge

by Claire Grunewald, Miami HeraldCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlooding tides. Soaring temperatures. Even species disappearing, like a rare cactus declared in July forever "extirpated" f

Rising temps, rising anxiety: Climate change creates emerging mental health challenge

by Claire Grunewald, Miami HeraldCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlooding tides. Soaring temperatures. Even species disappearing, like a rare cactus declared in July forever "extirpated" f
With great power comes great responsibility: Study unpacks views on using AI for mental health care

With great power comes great responsibility: Study unpacks views on using AI for mental health care

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Columbia University School of Nursing-led study explores how patients view the use of artificial intelligence (A

With great power comes great responsibility: Study unpacks views on using AI for mental health care

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Columbia University School of Nursing-led study explores how patients view the use of artificial intelligence (A
The people we like can influence the connections our memory makes

The people we like can influence the connections our memory makes

by Ines Bramao, Marius Boeltzig and Mikael Johansson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMemory is so much more than a storage unit in our minds. The people involved in memories influence w

The people we like can influence the connections our memory makes

by Ines Bramao, Marius Boeltzig and Mikael Johansson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMemory is so much more than a storage unit in our minds. The people involved in memories influence w