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·January 30, 2020·3 min read

How to head off a Red Bull habit

Excessive consumption of energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull has been linked to serious general health and mental health problems. Researchers report cognitive incentive retraining can help curb cravings for energy drinks.

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·January 30, 2020·3 min read

What makes fear decrease?

Fear and physiological tension can be reduced by the mere presence of another person, even if the person is unknown and does not offer support.

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·January 29, 2020·4 min read

Genetics contributes to mental health risks in adoptees

Study reports a slightly elevated genetic risk of depression, schizophrenia, and neuroticism among adoptees. However, no association was found between the interaction of genetics and adoption on mental health. While adopted children had a slightly elevated risk for mental health disorders, the adoption process did not appear to increase the impact of the genetic risk.

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·January 29, 2020·3 min read

Neural effects of acute stress on appetite

Acute stress suppresses appetite, and the suppression is associated with alterations in neural activity in the frontal pole.

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·January 29, 2020·4 min read

How CBD takes effect in the brains of people with psychosis

During memory tasks, people with psychosis have different patterns of activity in the prefrontal and mediotemporal brain areas compared to those without the disorder. When exposed to cannabidiol (CBD), the activity of the brain areas became more like those seen in the controls for people with psychosis. Patients reported a decrease in symptoms of psychosis following one dose of CBD. Researchers stress that no definitive conclusions could be made about the effectiveness of CBD use over a sustained period.

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·January 28, 2020·5 min read

Could psychedelics help treat mental health and resolve the climate crisis?

Numerous recent studies claim psychedelics, such as psilocybin, can help treat a range of mental health problems from depression to PTSD. Researchers investigate how psychedelics can help us become more "nature-connected" and increase a sense of environmental responsibility.

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·January 28, 2020·3 min read

NICU babies have greater risk of mental health issues

Children who were admitted to NICUs as babies are twice as likely to be diagnosed with mental health problems, including ADHD, phobias, and separation anxiety.

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·January 28, 2020·4 min read

Research offers promise for treating schizophrenia

Targeting one specific symptom of schizophrenia has a positive effect on other symptoms. Treating avolition, or reduced motivation has a positive effect on the other negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

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·January 27, 2020·5 min read

Strict adherence to traditional masculinity associated with more severe PTSD in vets

Traditional concepts of masculinity, including self-reliance and emotional suppression, leads to an increased risk of PTSD in veterans.

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·January 27, 2020·3 min read

Children to bear the burden of negative health effects from climate change

Study reports increased temperatures due to climate change will negatively affect both the general health and mental health of humanity. Children's health will be most affected by climate change, researchers report.