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·April 5, 2025·4 min read

The Subtle Power of Self-Deprecating Humor

Self-deprecating humor, when used thoughtfully, can help people regulate emotions, build trust, and foster connection—especially in therapeutic settings. Far from being purely negative, this type of humor signals humility, self-awareness, and confidence.

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·April 1, 2025·4 min read

Childhood Adversity Dulls Joy and Deepens Daily Emotional Swings

A new study reveals that adverse childhood experiences make adults more emotionally reactive—not only to negative events, but also to positive ones.

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·March 31, 2025·7 min read

Fear of Emotions Fuels PTSD-Related Conflict in Romantic Relationships

New research reveals that fear of emotions may explain why individuals with PTSD symptoms often struggle to communicate with romantic partners. The study found that people with higher PTSD symptoms were more likely to fear strong emotions, which led to less constructive and more conflict-driven communication styles.

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·March 27, 2025·8 min read

Killing in Combat Doesn’t Always Harm Soldiers’ Mental Health

A large study of over 14,000 Norwegian veterans reveals that taking a life in combat doesn't automatically damage a soldier’s mental health—context matters. Veterans from Afghanistan, where combat was expected and rules of engagement were clear, showed no long-term psychological harm from killing.

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·March 25, 2025·6 min read

ADHD May Raise Dementia Risk

A new study finds that adults with ADHD show brain changes similar to those seen in early-stage dementia, including higher iron accumulation and increased neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in the blood. Using advanced MRI scans and blood tests, researchers identified elevated iron in key brain regions and signs of nerve damage in ADHD patients compared to healthy individuals.

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·March 25, 2025·6 min read

Virtual Reality Reveals Hidden Brain Patterns in Kids With ADHD

Researchers used a virtual reality game and functional MRI to uncover how children's brains with ADHD respond differently during active tasks. Unlike traditional brain scans taken during rest, this immersive approach revealed distinct patterns of neural communication in ADHD, especially in deeper brain structures.

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·March 20, 2025·4 min read

Schizophrenia Risk May Begin in the Placenta

A new study highlights the placenta’s role in neuropsychiatric development, showing that DNA methylation influences gene expression tied to psychiatric disorders. Researchers found strong links between placental DNA methylation and conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.

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·March 19, 2025·5 min read

TikTok Misinformation May Distort ADHD Perceptions

A new study found that popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often misaligns with clinical guidelines, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder. Researchers analyzed the top 100 ADHD videos and found that less than half of the claims matched professional diagnostic criteria.

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·March 19, 2025·3 min read

Higher Depression Risks for Night Owls

A new study finds that staying up late, known as having an “evening chronotype,” is associated with a higher risk of depression. Researchers analyzed data from 546 university students and found that this link is influenced by sleep quality, alcohol consumption, and mindfulness levels.

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·March 19, 2025·5 min read

Early-Life Adversity Reshapes Brain Development and Behavior

Early-life adversity affects over half of children worldwide, increasing the risk of cognitive and mental health issues later in life. A new review highlights how unpredictable sensory experiences, beyond traditional stressors like abuse and neglect, can disrupt brain development.

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·March 18, 2025·5 min read

Bystander PTSD Alters Brain Differently Than Direct Trauma

New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand. The study found that indirect trauma leads to different protein degradation patterns in key brain regions involved in fear memory.

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·March 11, 2025·5 min read

Childhood Abuse Doubles Psychiatric and Health Risks

New research finds that adults who experienced both physical and sexual abuse in childhood are about twice as likely to suffer chronic physical and mental health issues, such as depression, arthritis, asthma, and heart conditions. Even experiencing one type of abuse significantly increased the odds of adverse health outcomes in adulthood.

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mental health

The Subtle Power of Self-Deprecating Humor

Childhood Adversity Dulls Joy and Deepens Daily Emotional Swings

Fear of Emotions Fuels PTSD-Related Conflict in Romantic Relationships

Killing in Combat Doesn’t Always Harm Soldiers’ Mental Health

ADHD May Raise Dementia Risk

Virtual Reality Reveals Hidden Brain Patterns in Kids With ADHD

Schizophrenia Risk May Begin in the Placenta

TikTok Misinformation May Distort ADHD Perceptions

Higher Depression Risks for Night Owls

Early-Life Adversity Reshapes Brain Development and Behavior

Bystander PTSD Alters Brain Differently Than Direct Trauma

Childhood Abuse Doubles Psychiatric and Health Risks

The Subtle Power of Self-Deprecating Humor

Serotonin Signals the Brain’s Best Guess About Future Rewards

How Psilocybin Lifts Mood Without the Hallucinogenic Trip

Female Hormones Trigger Pain Relief via Immune Cells

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