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·October 7, 2022·6 min read

Borderline Personality Disorder-Related Stigma Undermines Patient Care and Efforts to Reduce Suicide

Study reveals those with borderline personality disorder and their carers face stigma and discrimination by mental health service providers following suicide attempts and episodes of self-harm.

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·October 6, 2022·4 min read

Promising Medication for Sleep Apnea

Reboxetine, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor normally prescribed for depression, can reduce sleep apnea symptom severity.

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·August 2, 2022·4 min read

Research on Recognizing Facial Emotion Expressions Could Change Our Understanding of Autism

Autism-associated social difficulties may reflect differences that only become apparent in high-pressure scenarios and certain social interactions. The findings challenge the belief that those with ASD can't adequately read facial emotional expressions.

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·July 10, 2022·4 min read

Uncovering One of the Driving Forces of Alzheimer’s Disease

Study reveals how the Alzheimer's associated Tau protein changes from normal to a diseased state.

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·July 5, 2022·3 min read

Sleep Problems Can Lead To Teen Depression

Delayed circadian rhythms and sleep disruptions may be a cause of teen depression, rather than a symptom that develops as a result of the mental health disorder.

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·December 13, 2021·4 min read

Common Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be Deadly

People who suffer from insomnia in conjunction with sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart problems and are 50% more likely to die than those without the conditions.

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·December 2, 2021·3 min read

Wind Farm and Traffic Noise Found to Stimulate the Brain During Sleep

The noise of traffic and wind farms has an impact on sleep, researchers report. The study revealed the effects of the noise were brief, and most study participants' brain waves returned to baseline sleep activity within thirty seconds of the noises being introduced.

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·August 10, 2021·3 min read

New Insights Into How the ‘First Brain’ Works in the Gut

Study highlights how the enteric nervous system acts similarly to neural networks in the brain and spinal cord.

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·May 27, 2021·3 min read

Sleep Warning for Older Men: Sleep Changes May Signal Cognitive Decline

Changes in sleep patterns in older men have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.

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·May 24, 2021·5 min read

Myopia Link to Poor Sleep

People with myopia appear to have delayed circadian rhythms and lower production of melatonin in the brain compared to those without the visual problem.

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·May 13, 2021·3 min read

Trigger Warnings Can Worsen Traumatic Memories

Trigger warnings shown before TV shows may have the opposite effect than is intended. Researchers found trigger warnings may prolong negative characteristics associated with bad memories. They also do not increase a person's use of coping strategies.

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·February 6, 2021·3 min read

Help for Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder affects 5% of the population. A new study reveals people with BPD are becoming more knowledgeable about their disorder and treatments available but may find it difficult to find evidence-based help for their symptoms.

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