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·February 3, 2022·4 min read

Anxiety and Neuroticism Linked to Ability to Experience ASMR

ASMR could serve as an intervention for those with elevated levels of neuroticism and anxiety, a new study finds.

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·February 2, 2022·6 min read

Abnormal Heart-Brain Connection in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Identified

Researchers identified an abnormal link between the autonomic and central nervous system via communication between the heart and parts of the prefrontal cortex in women with generalized anxiety disorder.

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·January 29, 2022·6 min read

How to Build Resilience and Boost Your Mental Health

Improving your resilience can help boost mental health and overall well-being, researchers report.

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·January 28, 2022·7 min read

How Stress and Anxiety Contribute to Youth Violence

The prevalence of anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents has doubled since before the COVID pandemic.

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·January 26, 2022·4 min read

When Relationships Break Down, Men Are at Risk of Mental Illness

Researchers report males who transition out of relationships are at higher risk of developing anxiety, depression, and suicide.

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·January 25, 2022·4 min read

Heat Dome and Other Climate Events Have Growing Impact on Mental Health

Last summer's "heat dome" which led to record-breaking temperature increases across Western North America raised people's anxiety over climate change, a new study reveals.

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·January 21, 2022·6 min read

How Do Tics Develop?

A new study identifies a neural network that appears to be responsible for the development of tics and tic disorders. Researchers say deep brain stimulation applied to this network helps alleviate symptoms of tics.

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·January 18, 2022·3 min read

Changes in Sleep and Biological Rhythms From Late Pregnancy to Postpartum Linked to Depression and Anxiety

Changes in the strength of circadian rhythms, the average amount of activity during nighttime rest, and the amount of fragmented sleep a woman experienced during the later stages of pregnancy or following birth were strongly associated with increased risks of developing postpartum depression and anxiety.

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·January 17, 2022·4 min read

How to Remain Youthful and Resilient Despite Stress

Stress can be a precursor to other mental health disorders including depression and anxiety, as well as a factor for premature aging. Researchers discuss stress management techniques that can build resilience to stressors and could help protect against the impact stress has on the aging process.

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·January 12, 2022·3 min read

Nature Helps Us Cope With Body Image Threats

Spending time in nature helps reduce negative feelings about body image and anxiety.

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·January 9, 2022·5 min read

Regret Can Be All-Consuming: How You Can Overcome It

Feelings of regret are linked to negative emotions such as sorrow, remorse, and helplessness. Neuroscientists explore the neurobiology of regret and provide tips to overcome feelings of regret.