The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated ef

Updated on: January 10,2024

The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated ef

Updated on:January 10,2024

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on: January 04,2024

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Updated on:January 04,2024

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later, neurologist says

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to theCente

Updated on: December 30,2023

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later, neurologist says

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to theCente

Updated on:December 30,2023

Study reveals disparities in mental health care access across different housing environments

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyby CUNY SPH researchers suggests that residents of low-income housing in Harlem faced twice as many barri

Updated on: December 30,2023

Study reveals disparities in mental health care access across different housing environments

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA newstudyby CUNY SPH researchers suggests that residents of low-income housing in Harlem faced twice as many barri

Updated on:December 30,2023

Warning Signs of PTSD

Updated on: August 26,2024

Warning Signs of PTSD

Updated on:August 26,2024

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for spouses of patients with cancer

by Elana GotkineSpouses of patients with cancer have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Kejia Hu, M.D., from the Karoli

Updated on: December 18,2023

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for spouses of patients with cancer

by Elana GotkineSpouses of patients with cancer have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Kejia Hu, M.D., from the Karoli

Updated on:December 18,2023

For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

by Christie Allen,Brigham Young UniversityCredit: Nate Edwards/BYU PhotoWhen people experience trauma, medication can help prevent or reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, softening overly stro

Updated on: January 10,2024

For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

by Christie Allen,Brigham Young UniversityCredit: Nate Edwards/BYU PhotoWhen people experience trauma, medication can help prevent or reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, softening overly stro

Updated on:January 10,2024

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F

Updated on: January 10,2024

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F

Updated on:January 10,2024

Complex, unfamiliar sentences make the brain's language network work harder, study reveals

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith help from an artificial language network, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely

Updated on: January 09,2024

Complex, unfamiliar sentences make the brain's language network work harder, study reveals

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith help from an artificial language network, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely

Updated on:January 09,2024

Losing a parent during childhood may contribute to separation anxiety and anxious attachment in women

byWileyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsWomen who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study publ

Updated on: December 28,2023

Losing a parent during childhood may contribute to separation anxiety and anxious attachment in women

byWileyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsWomen who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study publ

Updated on:December 28,2023

Reducing anxiety and stress with pupil feedback

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH Zuricha, Participants apply mental strategies that are believed to modulate the brain’s arousal levels mediated by nuclei such as the LC. Pupil size was measured by an e

Updated on: January 11,2024

Reducing anxiety and stress with pupil feedback

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH Zuricha, Participants apply mental strategies that are believed to modulate the brain’s arousal levels mediated by nuclei such as the LC. Pupil size was measured by an e

Updated on:January 11,2024

Learning to Deal With Mental Health Problems After a Personal Injury

Learning to Deal With Mental Health Problems After a Personal InjuryInjuries are unpredictable and can happen to anyone, but that doesn’t mean you will break down and go into depression, anxiety, stre

Updated on: October 30,2023

Learning to Deal With Mental Health Problems After a Personal Injury

Learning to Deal With Mental Health Problems After a Personal InjuryInjuries are unpredictable and can happen to anyone, but that doesn’t mean you will break down and go into depression, anxiety, stre

Updated on:October 30,2023