New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

by UC Davis MIND InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the worl

Updated on: May 29,2024

New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

by UC Davis MIND InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the worl

Updated on:May 29,2024

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

Updated on: July 17,2024

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

Updated on:July 17,2024

Regular light-intensity exercise can help erase fear memories and prevent PTSD, study suggests

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent

Updated on: October 10,2024

Regular light-intensity exercise can help erase fear memories and prevent PTSD, study suggests

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent

Updated on:October 10,2024

Are auditory magic tricks possible for a blind audience?

byCell PressCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsMagic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks, such as pulling a bunny from a hat

Updated on: October 12,2024

Are auditory magic tricks possible for a blind audience?

byCell PressCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsMagic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks, such as pulling a bunny from a hat

Updated on:October 12,2024

Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests

by Jenna Kurtzweil,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ilber Manavbasi attempts a tricky piano riff, he rehearses more than the notes on th

Updated on: September 21,2024

Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests

by Jenna Kurtzweil,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ilber Manavbasi attempts a tricky piano riff, he rehearses more than the notes on th

Updated on:September 21,2024

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for offspring of moms with eating disorder

by Elana GotkineOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a stud

Updated on: November 05,2024

Risk for psychiatric disorders up for offspring of moms with eating disorder

by Elana GotkineOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a stud

Updated on:November 05,2024

Mental health disparities in L.A. County worsened during COVID pandemic, study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of Southern CaliforniaAt risk for major depression by CMIA and white vs. non-white residents, 2018 and 2021. Credit:PLOS ONE(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pon

Updated on: July 30,2024

Mental health disparities in L.A. County worsened during COVID pandemic, study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of Southern CaliforniaAt risk for major depression by CMIA and white vs. non-white residents, 2018 and 2021. Credit:PLOS ONE(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pon

Updated on:July 30,2024

Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

byRice UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIt's no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress. Researchers at Rice University hav

Updated on: July 30,2024

Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

byRice UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIt's no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress. Researchers at Rice University hav

Updated on:July 30,2024

Study finds sexual and gender minorities more likely to experience life dissatisfaction, isolation, stress

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntillast year, few national surveys collected information about the prevalence of social risk factors—individual-level adverse experien

Updated on: October 12,2024

Study finds sexual and gender minorities more likely to experience life dissatisfaction, isolation, stress

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntillast year, few national surveys collected information about the prevalence of social risk factors—individual-level adverse experien

Updated on:October 12,2024

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre

Updated on: October 12,2024

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre

Updated on:October 12,2024

National poll suggests some parents need support managing children's anger

byUniversity of MichiganParents of children ages 6–12 report different strategies to help children manage intense emotions. Credit: Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children

Updated on: November 25,2024

National poll suggests some parents need support managing children's anger

byUniversity of MichiganParents of children ages 6–12 report different strategies to help children manage intense emotions. Credit: Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children

Updated on:November 25,2024

Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly

Updated on: December 12,2024

Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly

Updated on:December 12,2024