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What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

by Michael Connors, Peter W Halligan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding

What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

by Michael Connors, Peter W Halligan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding
Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress

Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress

by Elise Kalokerinos and Ella Moeck,The ConversationCredit: Andrew Neel from PexelsIt's that time of year when students are waiting for school and university results that could change the co

Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress

by Elise Kalokerinos and Ella Moeck,The ConversationCredit: Andrew Neel from PexelsIt's that time of year when students are waiting for school and university results that could change the co
Experts forecast an ongoing depression and cost of care burden through 2032 in Hong Kong

Experts forecast an ongoing depression and cost of care burden through 2032 in Hong Kong

byThe University of Hong KongProjected annual costs of all-cause and psychiatric care from 2023 to 2032. All costs are undiscounted and valued in 2023 U.S. Dollars (USD). The closed cohort setti

Experts forecast an ongoing depression and cost of care burden through 2032 in Hong Kong

byThe University of Hong KongProjected annual costs of all-cause and psychiatric care from 2023 to 2032. All costs are undiscounted and valued in 2023 U.S. Dollars (USD). The closed cohort setti
National poll suggests some parents need support managing children's anger

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

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
Predicting mood episodes using wearable devices: A sleep and circadian rhythm data analysis model

Predicting mood episodes using wearable devices: A sleep and circadian rhythm data analysis model

byInstitute for Basic ScienceStudy framework for predicting mood episodes from sleep pattern information using machine learning (ML) classification algorithm. Credit:npj Digital Medicine&n

Predicting mood episodes using wearable devices: A sleep and circadian rhythm data analysis model

byInstitute for Basic ScienceStudy framework for predicting mood episodes from sleep pattern information using machine learning (ML) classification algorithm. Credit:npj Digital Medicine&n
Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

by Rinanda Shaleha,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technol

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

by Rinanda Shaleha,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technol
Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits

Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits

by Fiona Tyrrell,Trinity College DublinThe two control systems. Credit:Trends in Cognitive Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.10.006Cognitive neuroscientists at Trinity College

Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits

by Fiona Tyrrell,Trinity College DublinThe two control systems. Credit:Trends in Cognitive Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.10.006Cognitive neuroscientists at Trinity College
Study finds creativity camp improves adolescent mental health, well-being

Study finds creativity camp improves adolescent mental health, well-being

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn researchpublishedinChild Psychiatry and Human Development, a research team led by the Un

Study finds creativity camp improves adolescent mental health, well-being

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn researchpublishedinChild Psychiatry and Human Development, a research team led by the Un
Study investigates face masks, mood and focus

Study investigates face masks, mood and focus

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile face masks are an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious illnesses, a new study reveals the impact they have on people&

Study investigates face masks, mood and focus

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile face masks are an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious illnesses, a new study reveals the impact they have on people&
Researchers recommend computer-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression/anxiety

Researchers recommend computer-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression/anxiety

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainComputer-assisted cognitive-behavior therapy (CCBT) and mobile mental health applications warrant continued development and ongoing effort

Researchers recommend computer-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression/anxiety

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainComputer-assisted cognitive-behavior therapy (CCBT) and mobile mental health applications warrant continued development and ongoing effort
Young people were becoming more anxious long before social media. Here's the evidence

Young people were becoming more anxious long before social media. Here's the evidence

by Roland Paulsen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThanks to bestselling authors like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge, the public has become increasingly aware of the rapid rise

Young people were becoming more anxious long before social media. Here's the evidence

by Roland Paulsen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThanks to bestselling authors like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge, the public has become increasingly aware of the rapid rise
Distinct neural circuits mediate anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics, research reveals

Distinct neural circuits mediate anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics, research reveals

byUC DavisWorking in a mouse model, UC Davis researchers are able to distnguish brain cells activated by a psychedelic drug. This image shows the prefrontal cortex of a mouse injected with scFLA

Distinct neural circuits mediate anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics, research reveals

byUC DavisWorking in a mouse model, UC Davis researchers are able to distnguish brain cells activated by a psychedelic drug. This image shows the prefrontal cortex of a mouse injected with scFLA