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Spread the loveThe landscape of mental healthcare is at a fascinating crossroads. We’re grappling with a truly staggering mental health crisis, yet simultaneously, technology is offering some ...
Can sound therapy improve stress, sleep, pain, or recovery? Research explores the health effects of singing bowls, tuning forks, vibration, and acoustic therapies.
The company expects to finish the full submission in the fourth quarter of this year. ・An earlier FDA decision to grant a special priority voucher for COMP360 could significantly shorten the final ...
A new study reveals that women anticipate harsh social judgments for boasting and strategically use modesty to navigate relationships with other women. The findings shed light on the unseen hurdles women face when…
The trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has put a spotlight on maternal mental health, which some medical experts say may be the only positive outcome in the tragic case. Her legal team ...
Semaglutide, widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, was associated with fewer cognitive signs and symptoms in people with psychiatric disorders, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of…
Can a computer deliver effective psychotherapy? New research indicates that while AI chatbots display remarkable empathy, they struggle to consistently adapt specific cognitive behavioral techniques to individual users…
Our ability to regain our resilience after traumatic incidents—no matter their length or intensity—is well known. Why, then, are we so often told that trauma is a life sentence?
Akron Children's new inpatient behavioral health unit will open Aug. 25 and focus on safety and meeting increased mental health needs.
Sleep is crucial for our overall health, helping to support brain function, emotional regulation, a healthy immune system and more. Here are three tips to help you get the most from your sleep. Don’t rely
A comprehensive new analysis of friends with benefits relationships reveals that these casual arrangements offer greater sexual variety and lower rates of relationship violence, but come with increased sexual health…
About half of U.S. adults say they can’t afford healthcare. California is among at least eight states that have set spending growth targets for the healthcare sector. It may soon impose enforcement penalties aimed at…
Improving and maintaining woodlands in deprived communities is linked to reduced antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication use, research suggests.
A new virtual-reality study upends assumptions about social anxiety and personal space. Researchers found that highly anxious people only keep a greater physical distance from others when they incorrectly perceive…
I recently sat in my studio on Outer Cape Cod to interview an expert—Suzanne Faith, a psychiatric nurse and a Certified Dementia Professional (CDP) for 40 years.
Lindsay Clancy has bipolar disorder and was experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts in the weeks before she killed her three children, a forensic psychologist testified Monday ...
You should never put your mental health on the back burner. Make it a priority, alongside your physical health. Always.
Lessons from disability & medical malpractice law: holding systems accountable for psychiatric malpractice, negligence, and successful legal claims.
It’s not always a bad thing to say, 'Good job,' but there are better ways to go about it.
A new MIT study reveals that the brain's language network remains robust and unchanged in older adults, even as executive functions and memory decline.
When temperatures rise, the brain's hypothalamus works overtime to regulate body heat. This intensive thermoregulation demands significant physiological resources, leaving individuals with reduced cognitive capacity for…
Both too little and too much sleep may be linked to faster aging throughout the body. Researchers analyzing 23 biological aging clocks found the lowest aging levels among people sleeping about 6.4 to 7.8 hours per day…
Does making a behavior illegal actually make it immoral? According to new research, yes. Simply labeling an action as illegal makes people judge it as more morally wrong even if the law was broken accidentally.
Algorithms are responsible for fever pitch content surrounding trial, including misinformation, experts sayAs the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, starts to wind…
General Hospital (GH) star Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) recently welcomed New York Times bestselling author Laura Day onto his podcast. They talked about trauma, bipolar disorder, and other ...
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people ...
Researchers at Georgia State University have identified a previously unknown aspect of schizophrenia that offers a new way to understand how the disorder affects large-scale brain coordination. In a ...
Everyone has days when it feels harder to focus, stay motivated or keep up with the demands of work. Sometimes, those feelings stem from an especially stressful week on the job. Other times, they' ...
As coverage of Lindsay Clancy's trial continues to draw national attention, it's sparking critical conversations surrounding postpartum mental health. Dr. Francesco Dandekar, a psychiatry and ...
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realize.