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·June 14, 2023·5 min read

Limiting Social Media Use Boosts Mental Health

A simple intervention, limiting daily social media use, can significantly enhance the mental health of young adults. The two-week experiment involving 230 college students found that those who limited their social media usage to 30 minutes a day, aided by automated reminders, experienced significantly less anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

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·June 10, 2023·5 min read

Mapping Emotion Recognition in Children

Researchers discovered children's ability to process emotional cues is largely established by the time they start school. Analyzing brain scans from children aged five to 15, the study revealed that such brain activity becomes increasingly similar to their peers' as they reach adolescence. The research emphasizes the importance of early intervention to address issues related to understanding emotional cues.

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·June 5, 2023·6 min read

Microglia’s Role in Controlling Anxiety and OCD

A new study reveals how microglia can regulate anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD) behaviors. Traditionally overlooked in favor of neurons, specific microglia populations were found to both stimulate and suppress these behaviors, thus acting as both a "brake" and "accelerator".

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·May 30, 2023·5 min read

The Weight of the Mind: The Link Between Obesity and Mental Disorders

A comprehensive study underscores the heightened risk of mental disorders in individuals with obesity. The research, spanning 1997 to 2014, reveals that obesity tends to precede the manifestation of psychiatric diagnoses such as depression, nicotine addiction, and anxiety, among others.

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·May 17, 2023·5 min read

AI Voice Assistant Proves Effective in Mental Health Treatment

Researchers conducted a pioneering pilot study, utilizing an AI voice-based virtual coach, Lumen, for behavioral therapy. The study showed promising results, with improved depression and anxiety symptoms in patients alongside notable changes in brain activity.

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·May 11, 2023·4 min read

YouTube Habits Linked to Increased Loneliness and Anxiety

Researchers have found a link between frequent YouTube usage and increased levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, especially among viewers under 29. The study raises concerns about 'parasocial relationships' between creators and viewers, as well as the algorithmic recommendation of suicide-related content. The team suggests AI-based solutions to guide users towards positive mental health content.

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·May 5, 2023·4 min read

Interactive Art Exhibitions Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

Viewing interactive art online can improve our mood and reduce anxiety. People reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet Water Lily art exhibition from Google Arts and Culture. The study also found that individuals with high levels of aesthetic responsiveness benefit more from online art viewing.

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·May 3, 2023·6 min read

Sleep Spindles Play a Role in Soothing PTSD Anxiety and Enhancing Memory Retention

Brief bursts of brain activity during sleep known as sleep spindles could potentially help regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers believe that the study's findings may be useful for people with anxiety disorders and are looking at non-invasive ways to harness the benefits of this sleep stage to relieve symptoms. The study also suggests that sleep hygiene, electrical brain stimulation, or prescription sleep medications could promote the sleep spindles associated with non-rapid eye movement 2 (NREM2) sleep and potentially benefit patients with stress and anxiety disorders.

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·April 28, 2023·5 min read

Sobering Findings: Anxiety and Mood Disorders Linked to More Severe Alcohol Symptoms, Even at Same Levels of Drinking

People with anxiety and major depressive disorders experience more alcohol-related symptoms than those without, even at the same levels of drinking. This finding may explain why those with anxiety or mood disorders are at greater risk of developing an alcohol use disorder. The study highlights internalizing disorders as a previously unidentified marker of a specific alcohol-related harm paradox, indicating the need for modifying "safe" drinking recommendations for people with anxiety or mood disorders. The co-occurrence of these conditions may reflect shared neurobiological mechanisms, which raises the risk of developing the other in the future.

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·April 25, 2023·4 min read

Genetic Driver of Anxiety Discovered

An international team of scientists has identified a gene in the brain responsible for anxiety symptoms and found that modifying the gene can reduce anxiety levels, offering a novel drug target for anxiety disorders. The discovery highlights a new amygdala miR483-5p/Pgap2 pathway that regulates the brain's response to stress and provides a potential therapeutic approach for anxiety disorders.

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·April 25, 2023·5 min read

Depression and Anxiety Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging in Adults

Adults with advanced biological age are at a higher risk of depression and anxiety, according to a study that found participants with older biological age were 6% more likely to develop these mental health conditions at the 8.7-year follow-up compared to those who tested younger biologically.

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·April 24, 2023·5 min read

Disrupted Synaptic Pruning a Key Factor in Teen Mental Health at Risk

According to research, problems with the brain's ability to prune itself of unnecessary connections may be behind a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence. This could explain why people are often affected by more than one disorder. The discovery of a characteristic pattern of brain activity called the "neuropsychopathological factor" (NP factor) could help identify those at greatest risk of mental health problems and facilitate earlier interventions to reduce the risk.

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anxiety

Mapping Emotion Recognition in Children

Microglia’s Role in Controlling Anxiety and OCD

The Weight of the Mind: The Link Between Obesity and Mental Disorders

AI Voice Assistant Proves Effective in Mental Health Treatment

YouTube Habits Linked to Increased Loneliness and Anxiety

Interactive Art Exhibitions Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

Sleep Spindles Play a Role in Soothing PTSD Anxiety and Enhancing Memory Retention

Sobering Findings: Anxiety and Mood Disorders Linked to More Severe Alcohol Symptoms, Even at Same Levels of Drinking

Genetic Driver of Anxiety Discovered

Depression and Anxiety Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging in Adults

Disrupted Synaptic Pruning a Key Factor in Teen Mental Health at Risk

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Shows Promise

Brain’s Response to Crucial Language Hub Removal: New Insights

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