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Systematic reviewsFeb 20, 2025
Our Agricultural Mental Health Crisis
Current global research indicates that family farms are in crisis (Daghagh Yazd et al., 2019). Reports of suicide among the ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 19, 2025
Like human brains, large language models reason about diverse data in a general way
Researchers find large language models process diverse types of data, like different languages, audio inputs, images, etc., similarly to how humans reason about complex problems. Like humans, LLMs integrate data inputs…
Mental HealthFeb 19, 2025
Mutation increases enzyme in mouse brains linked to schizophrenia behaviors
A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, report researchers.
NeuropsychologyFeb 19, 2025
Socioeconomic factors, unpredictability complicate diagnosis of episodic disabilities, like epilepsy
New research focuses on diagnostic delays experienced by people with epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by unpredictable seizures that affects over 3 million people in the United States and 50 million…
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 19, 2025
'Loot box' virtual rewards associated with gambling and video game addiction
A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues. The international…
Forensic PsychologyFeb 19, 2025
Study suggests drunk witnesses are less likely to remember a suspect's face
Researchers have tested whether intoxicated people can be reliable witnesses when it comes to identifying a suspect's face after a crime is committed.
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 19, 2025
Ai in retail: How to spark creativity and improve job satisfaction
AI is reshaping workplaces, particularly in retail. Researchers explored how AI service quality impacts retail employees' innovation, job fit, and satisfaction. Findings show when employees perceive AI as reliable and…
AddictionFeb 19, 2025
New research shows neonatal HSV infections may lead to long-term cognitive impairment
Very early exposure to even a very small dose of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in infant mice can lead to cognitive decline later in life, according to new findings. This is significant because of emerging data in human…
Psychology of religion and spiritualityFeb 19, 2025
Spirituality Can Quell Rising Anxiety and Mental Distress
This past week, more than 90 percent of the texts, emails, and calls I received from family, colleagues, friends, and employees ...
Family & RelationshipsFeb 19, 2025
Why Do Straight Women Go To Gay Bars?
There is contentious debate about whether it’s okay for straight people to make gay bars into their regular hangouts. We’re not going to wade into that debate in this post, but we are going to pose the question of why so…
PolicyFeb 19, 2025
How to add Group Policy Editor to Windows 11 Home Edition
Since this was an advanced feature, Microsoft didn’t include it in the Home & Starter editions of Windows. But there might be ...
NeuropsychologyFeb 19, 2025
Majoring in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme in psychology requires six semesters to complete and concludes with a first-level ...
Mental HealthFeb 19, 2025
How do certified community behavioral health clinics work?
Over the past decade, emergency room visits for mental health-related needs have soared. But the ER is often not the only option ...
Health PsychologyFeb 19, 2025
'Healthy' vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline
Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually be enough -- particularly if you are older. It may even put you at risk for cognitive impairment.
Health PsychologyFeb 18, 2025
Newfound circuit better explains how the brain recognizes what is familiar and important
A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new, and important or just 'background noise.'
Mental HealthFeb 18, 2025
Mental Health: The Rural Quandary
Mahatma Gandhi wrote in Harijan, in 1936, that India is to be found in its villages. Today, that still holds true: over 64% of ...
HIPAA & PrivacyFeb 18, 2025
Big Questions Remain After HHS Overhauled Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Regulations
In February 2024, the U.S. HHS OCR revised the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records rule at 42 C.F.R. part 2 ...
Mental HealthFeb 17, 2025
Better mental health care around pregnancy exists – I’ve seen it. Why aren’t all women getting it?
The tragic loss of a mother of three highlights how widespread perinatal mental illness is – and that care is patchy and ...
Informed consentFeb 17, 2025
Breaking the Cycle – How trauma-informed care can transform America’s mental health and addiction crisis
The United States is grappling with an unprecedented mental health and substance abuse crisis, costing the country billions of ...
Family & RelationshipsFeb 17, 2025
What is the silent treatment and is it abuse?
The “silent treatment” is when a person refuses to communicate with someone because they are angry or upset. It can sometimes ...
School & EducationFeb 17, 2025
Therapy dogs help first-year students cope with stress, depression, and anxiety
Researchers suggest animal visitation programs could be a vital tool for supporting student mental health during the transition ...
AI & TechnologyFeb 16, 2025
Smartwatch App Promotes Mental Health
Through the prevention app, users gain better insights into their behavioral profile and are guided towards a more active ...
AddictionFeb 16, 2025
An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?
Addiction treatment usually didn’t happen in the emergency department, a place generally seen as reserved for acute medical issues, not disorders like drug addiction that require long-term treatment.
PolicyFeb 15, 2025
National Insitutes of Health funding cuts by Trump administration benefit no one | Opinion
The Trump Administration cut indirect funding to institutions supporting health research grants, impacting the state economy and ...
Child PsychologyFeb 14, 2025
Reaffirming our Commitment: A Message from Our Founder
Twenty years ago this month, I started my professional journey in autism research and advocacy. That commitment was soon solidified with the founding of the Autism Science Foundation (ASF). From […] The post Reaffirming…
Mental HealthFeb 13, 2025
Swipe right for love, swipe left for self-esteem? Dating apps affect body image, mental health; tips to regain control
Dating apps have revolutionised the way we connect, with around 350 million users worldwide and an estimated annual revenue ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 13, 2025
Study maps new brain regions behind intended speech
Imagine seeing a furry, four-legged animal that meows. Mentally, you know what it is, but the word 'cat' is stuck on the tip of your tongue. This phenomenon, known as Broca's aphasia or expressive aphasia, is a language…
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 13, 2025
The complicated question of how we determine who has an accent
How do you tell if someone has a particular accent? It might seem obvious: You hear someone pronounce words in a way that is different from 'normal' and connect it to other people from a specific place. But a new study…
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 13, 2025
Researchers identify a brain circuit for creativity
Researchers analyzed data from 857 patients across 36 fMRI brain imaging studies and mapped a common brain circuit for creativity.