Mood and personality disorders are often misconceived
Researchers examine the differences between mood and personality disorders, addressing why so many misconceptions still exist about them.... Read More...
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The politics of fear: How it manipulates us to tribalism
Using fear as a political platform has created a resurgence in feelings of tribalism. The utilization of fear as a political tool is uninformed, illogical and can result in increased social violence. A new study looks at the impact of the politics of fear on tribalism.... Read More...
Dissociative disorders are nearly as common as depression. So why haven’t we heard about them?
Dissociative disorders affect 10-11% of people at some point in their life. Dissociation is often the result of a traumatic event and can lead to emotional numbness. The condition is often comorbid with other mental health disorders. However, dissociative disorders are often overlooked. A new paper explores the phenomena of dissociation and calls for more understanding of the condition.... Read More...
Study finds psychiatric diagnosis to be ‘scientifically meaningless’
Researchers conclude many psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically worthless as tools for identifying discrete mental health disorders.... Read More...
Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life
Experiencing trauma and adversity during childhood has been linked to a greater risk of tooth loss later in life.... Read More...
Some women could be more susceptible to PTSD than others
Oxytocin and cortisol levels are higher in women with dissociative PTSD.... Read More...
What Mass Shootings do to Those Not Shot: Social Consequences of Gun Violence
Researchers report on the social and psychological consequences exposure to mass shootings have on survivors, first responders and the community as a whole.... Read More...
Separation From Parents Removes Child’s Most Important Protection and Generates a New Trauma
Researchers discuss the psychological effects of early life stress and parental separation. ... Read More...
Content of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma Levels
Researchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy.... Read More...
Genes that May Trigger Depression Identified
A new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.... Read More...
Trauma and Dementia Patients Given Hope By ‘Flashbulb Memory’ Breakthrough
Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation. ... Read More...
Modifying Memories During Sleep Could Reduce Trauma
A new study looks how it may be possible to help reduce trauma associated with bad memories while we sleep.... Read More...