The ability to detect imminent threats and execute behaviors aimed at protecting oneself, such as hiding, running away or defending oneself, is central to the survival of most animal species. A region of the mammalian […]
You are not alone. Whether in humans or animals, proximity to conspecifics can have a calming effect in anxiety-inducing situations. This mechanism, known as social buffering, was originally discovered in animal research. Even zebrafish show […]
A review by Rutgers Health researchers reveals the psychological damage and health care avoidance that may occur when doctors dismiss, minimize or ignore patients’ symptoms, a phenomenon medical scientists call “symptom invalidation” and patients often […]
Heightened anxiety, depression, aggression and impulsiveness in vulnerable adolescents can be attributed to prolonged screen time, specifically passive scrolling, according to a new Western study.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Using machine learning technology, a new study has identified three distinct profiles describing social and economic factors that are associated with a higher risk of suicide. Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos […]
Teaching healthy relationship skills to middle school students can help prevent adolescent relationship abuse and lead to better mental health outcomes—including reduced depression—years later, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston. The study was published today […]
Conditions such as Tourette syndrome (TS), schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have sex differences with unknown mechanisms. These sex-specific mechanisms may inform the development of more effective treatments.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Personalized feedback interventions (PFIs), a common strategy for helping college students moderate their alcohol use, can reduce drinking and its negative consequences. But such interventions vary by length and complexity, and targeting them strategically—considering users’ […]
About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience perinatal mental health disorders—including depression and anxiety that can begin during pregnancy and last a year after a child is born.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important for public health while some […]
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