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Novel study quantifies immense economic costs of mental illness in the US

Novel study quantifies immense economic costs of mental illness in the US

by Mike Cummings,Yale UniversityDistribution of savings by mental health status in the model (left panel) and in the data (right panel). The height of the bars captures the fraction of individua

Novel study quantifies immense economic costs of mental illness in the US

by Mike Cummings,Yale UniversityDistribution of savings by mental health status in the model (left panel) and in the data (right panel). The height of the bars captures the fraction of individua
More synchrony between parents and children not always better, says study

More synchrony between parents and children not always better, says study

byUniversity of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore synchrony between parents and children may not always be better, new research has revealed.For the first time, a new University of Ess

More synchrony between parents and children not always better, says study

byUniversity of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore synchrony between parents and children may not always be better, new research has revealed.For the first time, a new University of Ess
High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

by Rohan Borschmann and Stuart Kinner,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30 million people worldwide pass through prisons every year, including almost 70,000 in Au

High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

by Rohan Borschmann and Stuart Kinner,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30 million people worldwide pass through prisons every year, including almost 70,000 in Au
Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &

Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe progression of the 2-back task. Figure is for illustrative purposes and is not drawn precisely to scale. Credit: Attention, Perception, &
Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers assessed whether combining psychedelics, namely DMT and harmine as two active ingredients in ayahuasca, with meditation increases mindfu

Psychedelics boost mystical experiences during meditation, DMT study finds

by BIAL FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers assessed whether combining psychedelics, namely DMT and harmine as two active ingredients in ayahuasca, with meditation increases mindfu
Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause
Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

by Ernie MundellA test to gauge if it's safe to prescribe a patient an addictive opioid may have been approved too soon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claims a letter sent to the agency

Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

by Ernie MundellA test to gauge if it's safe to prescribe a patient an addictive opioid may have been approved too soon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claims a letter sent to the agency
Study finds sensory enjoyment of nature is universal

Study finds sensory enjoyment of nature is universal

byGriffith UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has highlighted the shared enjoyment of experiencing time in nature by surveying visitors to national parks and forests in four

Study finds sensory enjoyment of nature is universal

byGriffith UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has highlighted the shared enjoyment of experiencing time in nature by surveying visitors to national parks and forests in four
FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic authorized for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms.Th

FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic authorized for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms.Th
Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy

Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than

Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than
Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

bySwinburne University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains one of the least studied mental health disorders. However, new research from Swinburne

Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

bySwinburne University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains one of the least studied mental health disorders. However, new research from Swinburne
Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

by Charles Darwin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMilitary mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognized trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat

Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

by Charles Darwin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMilitary mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognized trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat