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Mindfulness training may lead to altered states of consciousness, study finds

Mindfulness training may lead to altered states of consciousness, study finds

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMindfulness training may lead participants to experience disembodiment and unity—so-called altered states of consciousness—according to

Mindfulness training may lead to altered states of consciousness, study finds

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMindfulness training may lead participants to experience disembodiment and unity—so-called altered states of consciousness—according to
Racial and ethnic differences emerge in rates of inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among minority youths

Racial and ethnic differences emerge in rates of inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among minority youths

byElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that As

Racial and ethnic differences emerge in rates of inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among minority youths

byElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyin theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that As
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
Writing about identity and values can boost teens' self-esteem

Writing about identity and values can boost teens' self-esteem

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProviding teenagers opportunities to affirm positive aspects of their identities can help bolster their self-esteem over time and ease tr

Writing about identity and values can boost teens' self-esteem

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProviding teenagers opportunities to affirm positive aspects of their identities can help bolster their self-esteem over time and ease tr
Reading to your 1- and 2-year old boosts their vocabulary, study finds

Reading to your 1- and 2-year old boosts their vocabulary, study finds

by Carole Tanzer MillerSharing a book with your baby will build her vocabulary fast, but time with screens likely won't, Norwegian researchers report.Their new study on shared reading and vocabula

Reading to your 1- and 2-year old boosts their vocabulary, study finds

by Carole Tanzer MillerSharing a book with your baby will build her vocabulary fast, but time with screens likely won't, Norwegian researchers report.Their new study on shared reading and vocabula
Study finds web-based cognitive behavioral therapy aids bulimia outcomes

Study finds web-based cognitive behavioral therapy aids bulimia outcomes

Study finds web-based cognitive behavioral therapy aids bulimia outcomesby Lori SolomonA web-based, cognitive behavioral self-help intervention effectively cuts bulimia nervosa symptoms, according to

Study finds web-based cognitive behavioral therapy aids bulimia outcomes

Study finds web-based cognitive behavioral therapy aids bulimia outcomesby Lori SolomonA web-based, cognitive behavioral self-help intervention effectively cuts bulimia nervosa symptoms, according to
Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

byKing's College LondonDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHNew research led by King's College London has found that thousa

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

byKing's College LondonDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHNew research led by King's College London has found that thousa
Researchers develop first ever clinically-validated natural supplement to prevent postpartum blues

Researchers develop first ever clinically-validated natural supplement to prevent postpartum blues

byCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthCenter for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) reseracher Dr. Jeffrey Meyer stands with his invention, the first ever clinically validated natural suppleme

Researchers develop first ever clinically-validated natural supplement to prevent postpartum blues

byCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthCenter for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) reseracher Dr. Jeffrey Meyer stands with his invention, the first ever clinically validated natural suppleme
Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

byScience China PressSTON2307Pro851Alaknockin mice exhibited deficits in synaptic function and schizophrenia-like behaviors, which could be restored by haloperidol administration. Credit:

Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

byScience China PressSTON2307Pro851Alaknockin mice exhibited deficits in synaptic function and schizophrenia-like behaviors, which could be restored by haloperidol administration. Credit:
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-
Research suggests probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may benefit people with schizophrenia

Research suggests probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may benefit people with schizophrenia

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have questioned whether gut microbe imbalances and vitamin D deficiency may be linked to schizophrenia.Newresearch publishedinN

Research suggests probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may benefit people with schizophrenia

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have questioned whether gut microbe imbalances and vitamin D deficiency may be linked to schizophrenia.Newresearch publishedinN
Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa

Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa

by Jacqueline Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice

Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa

by Jacqueline Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice