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AI-based research reveals that extreme temperatures fuel online hate speech
Temperatures above or below a feel-good window of 12–21 degrees Celsius (54–70 °F) are linked to a marked rise in... Read more -
Depression among those caring for partners with dementia can start a decade before dementia diagnosis
Depressive symptoms and caregiving hours among older adults caring for partners with dementia can emerge up to 10 years before... Read more -
Men take more financial risks after positive fortune telling
In three new studies, men who were presented with a positive versus a neutral or negative fortune telling outcome were... Read more -
Nearly 1 in 4 young US adults sought mental health care during pandemic
The stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to a significant jump in the number of young American adults... Read more -
Individuals show less trust in AI-suggested interventions, are more open to same suggestions from human health experts
Researchers led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that individuals show less trust in preventive care interventions... Read more -
Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons
Data show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse individuals.... Read more -
Replacing social media use with physical activity improves mental health
If you spend 30 minutes less on social media every day and engage in physical activity instead, you do a... Read more -
Growth of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners helped offset drop in psychiatrists treating Medicare patients
The mental health system is increasingly reliant on psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) to meet the psychiatric needs of... Read more -
Frequency of premenstrual anxiety, mood swings a public health issue, study finds
Premenstrual mood swings and anxiety are so common—experienced by more than 64% of women—that they represent a "key public health... Read more -
With 'chemical imbalance' theory in doubt, what's next for depression care?
For Mary Christ, the idea that depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain has always felt true to her... Read more -
Potentially life-changing impact of internet forums on those in remission from opioid use disorder
Active participation in internet forums has the potential to provide life-changing social benefits and well-being for people who are in... Read more -
Children with autism benefit when parents are trained to provide at-home interventions
Training and empowering parents to provide at-home interventions to children with autism spectrum disorder helps children improve in positive behaviors... Read more -
People with eating disorders hold rules around 'good' and 'bad' foods, but eating is never that simple
We usually think of eating as simple—a biological response to how hungry or full we feel.... Read more -
'Before-baby relationship checkup' shows promise for helping couples manage perinatal stress
Checking in with expectant couples in connection with prenatal obstetrical visits shows promise as a feasible way to strengthen their... Read more -
How does nature nurture the brain?
After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases. This is the finding of... Read more
