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Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self
Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisAssociation of prenatal cannabis exposure with brain metrics. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00281-7Scie

Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisAssociation of prenatal cannabis exposure with brain metrics. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00281-7Scie
Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina
Study suggests that living near green spaces reduces the risk of depression and anxiety

Study suggests that living near green spaces reduces the risk of depression and anxiety

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressGreen space in front of the author's residence. Credit: Wang et al.Over the past decades, a growing number of people have migrated to urban areas, while the size

Study suggests that living near green spaces reduces the risk of depression and anxiety

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressGreen space in front of the author's residence. Credit: Wang et al.Over the past decades, a growing number of people have migrated to urban areas, while the size
Digital cognitive therapy can help treat obsessive taboo thoughts

Digital cognitive therapy can help treat obsessive taboo thoughts

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you tormented by an exaggerated fear of harming your child? Relax—it's common, and research shows that it's also treatable.You'

Digital cognitive therapy can help treat obsessive taboo thoughts

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you tormented by an exaggerated fear of harming your child? Relax—it's common, and research shows that it's also treatable.You'
Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-ups

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-ups

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-upsby Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolSerotonin glows green in a microscope image of cell

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-ups

Brain circuit discovery illuminates circadian rhythms, psychiatric disorders with seasonal flare-upsby Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolSerotonin glows green in a microscope image of cell
Self-guided online help may ease dissatisfaction with physical appearance

Self-guided online help may ease dissatisfaction with physical appearance

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Andres Ayrton from PexelsAsk a woman if she is happy with her body and most will say no. Body dissatisfaction is not new, and can lead to more serious cond

Self-guided online help may ease dissatisfaction with physical appearance

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Andres Ayrton from PexelsAsk a woman if she is happy with her body and most will say no. Body dissatisfaction is not new, and can lead to more serious cond
Neuroscience study taps into brain network patterns to understand deep focus, attention

Neuroscience study taps into brain network patterns to understand deep focus, attention

by Jess Hunt-Ralston,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom completing puzzles and playing music, to reading and exercising, growing up Dolly Seeburger loved activi

Neuroscience study taps into brain network patterns to understand deep focus, attention

by Jess Hunt-Ralston,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom completing puzzles and playing music, to reading and exercising, growing up Dolly Seeburger loved activi
Living near green space associated with fewer emotional problems in preschool-age kids, study finds

Living near green space associated with fewer emotional problems in preschool-age kids, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who live in areas with natural spaces (e.g., forests, parks, backyards) from birth may experience fewer em

Living near green space associated with fewer emotional problems in preschool-age kids, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who live in areas with natural spaces (e.g., forests, parks, backyards) from birth may experience fewer em
New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

by Callum Thomas,University of LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Lincoln have published a first of its kind study into loneliness in sport.This study,&nb

New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

by Callum Thomas,University of LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Lincoln have published a first of its kind study into loneliness in sport.This study,&nb
Anxiety in young women may arise from imbalance between two brain chemicals

Anxiety in young women may arise from imbalance between two brain chemicals

by University of SurreyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsThe development of anxiety in girls and young women may stem from an imbalance between two crucial brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (

Anxiety in young women may arise from imbalance between two brain chemicals

by University of SurreyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsThe development of anxiety in girls and young women may stem from an imbalance between two crucial brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (
Electroconvulsive therapy found to reduce severity of certain mental illnesses

Electroconvulsive therapy found to reduce severity of certain mental illnesses

by European Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), where an electric current is passed through the brain, can reduce the s

Electroconvulsive therapy found to reduce severity of certain mental illnesses

by European Psychiatric AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), where an electric current is passed through the brain, can reduce the s