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Macaque mothers experience a short period of physical restlessness after the death of an infant, but do not show typical human signs of grief, such as lethargy and appetite loss, finds a new study by anthropologists.
Researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic's therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential.
To identify needs and provide adequate care for perinatal women with mental health conditions, we must learn more about the ...
A new study suggests that perceived stress and depression factor into the relationship between insomnia and hazardous drinking -- perhaps not a surprise. But because the relationship between insomnia and heavy drinking…
To an outsider, bipolar disorder and depression might seem very similar, with periods of intense sadness, hardly any energy to do ...
Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population.
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A new study found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had elevated dopamine levels in a brain region associated with psychosis.
The Institute for Community Mental Health (ICMH)-Clinic at the University of Delaware provides accessible, evidence-based mental ...
Eight weeks of mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy were associated with improved pain, physical function and quality of life and reduced daily opioid dose in adults with chronic low back pain that required…
A new study has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. There have been concerns about the side effects of ADHD medications but the…
My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first ...
Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep disturbance across a one-year period, according to a new study. Anxiety…
Fear of emotions among couples with PTSD is associated with unproductive communication, according to a new study.
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Mental health remains one of the most critical yet misunderstood challenges of our time. While awareness has grown in recent ...
An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study which…
Earlier this month, in alignment with directives from President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, Secretary Doug ...
Both preventable and sometimes unpredictable, suicides in hospitals represent a significant challenge for healthcare ...
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Research has tracked depressive symptoms in 7100 young people from Tokyo and London and shown girls have more depressive symptoms than boys in both cities. The study found that this gap is around twice as large in London…
Climate change is not just an environmental issue -- it's a mental health crisis impacting on adolescent wellbeing right now in areas most affected by climate change, according to new research.
Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.
Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables…
Anxiety experiences are categorized by the way they manifest, including symptoms in the moment and the triggers that produce the anxiety. While generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most commonly ...
For too long, women’s mental health has been framed through the lens of resilience—the ability to endure, to persist, to carry on ...
We can’t really talk about Women's History Month without mentioning women’s mental health. We can’t really talk about Women ...
A study of people who started ADHD stimulant treatment via telehealth vs in-person visits shows no difference in risk of new substance use disorders except for young adults age 26-34.
Treatment for bipolar disorder typically begins with your primary care doctor, but it often involves specialized care from mental ...
Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood. But most people who endure these…
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