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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. Read More

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·May 12, 2021·6 min read

Designer Alterations to Brain Cells Reduce Anxious Behavior in Monkeys

A new method, dubbed DREADDs, relies on gene therapy techniques to alter genes in target cells to change the cell's behavior. The method reduced anxious behaviors in monkey models of schizophrenia when combined with clozapine. Researchers say the method has the potential for use in humans to help reduce anxiety. Read More

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

A link has been identified between psychosis and a genetic change that alters the immune system in the brain. Researchers found people with psychosis associated with bipolar disorder had decreased expression of GRK3. This led to an increased amount of kynurenic acid in the brain. Read More

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·May 10, 2021·5 min read

Serotonin Transporters Increase When Depression Fades

Neuroimaging revealed serotonin transporter levels increased in people who were in recovery from depression following cognitive behavioral therapy. Read More

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·May 7, 2021·6 min read

Popping Toys, the Latest Fidget Craze, Might Reduce Stress for Adults and Children Alike

The new craze of "popping toys" may help provide relief from stress and anxiety in both adults and children, researchers report. Read More

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·May 6, 2021·3 min read

Feeling Younger Buffers Older Adults From Stress, Protects Against Health Decline

Older people who feel or act younger than their biological age tend to have better cognitive function, lower stress, and less inflammation than their peers who feel their age. Read More

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·May 5, 2021·5 min read

Partners of People With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Have Often a Mental Disorder

Almost fifty percent of people who have children with partners suffering from schizophrenia or bipolar disorder also have mental health challenges, a new study reports. Read More

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·May 5, 2021·4 min read

Study Links Brain Thinning to Psychosis

Adolescents with a higher risk for developing psychosis have subtle differences in brain structure, including lower cortical thickness than their peers without risk factors. In those who developed psychosis, the cortical thinning was most pronounced in several areas of the temporal and frontal regions of the brain. Read More

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·May 4, 2021·6 min read

New Neuroimaging Technique Studies Brain Stimulation for Depression

Researchers apply DOT neuroimaging to patients receiving repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for depression to better understand the effectiveness of the brain stimulation for the treatment of the disorder. Read More

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·May 3, 2021·3 min read

Need to Vent? Turn to Real-Life Support, Not Social Media

While seeking support via social media doesn't necessarily harm mental health, it doesn't help it either. However, real-life social interactions can have a positive effect on mental health. Read More

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·May 3, 2021·4 min read

Same Drug Can Have Opposite Effects on Memory Depending on Sex

Osanetant, a drug that inhibits the Tac2 pathway, has opposite effects on the recall of traumatic events in male and female mice. Read More

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·May 2, 2021·5 min read

How to Distinguish a Psychopath From a ‘Shy-Chopath’

While conventional thought considers those with psychopathic traits to be outgoing, charming, and bold, researchers say that many with psychopathy are more introverted. Read More

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