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Trauma and Poverty Linked to Brain Changes in Schizophrenia

A new study demonstrates that adverse social determinants of health, such as childhood trauma, poverty, discrimination, and isolation, are directly linked to structural and functional brain changes associated with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.

Ingestible Vibrating Capsule Predicts Anorexia Relapse

A new study shows that an ingestible, vibrating capsule can help clinicians determine relapse risk in patients recovering from anorexia nervosa.

AI Voice Scams Weaponize Vocal Timbre to Trick Our Trust

Vocal similarity, specifically "timbre," acts as an uncompromised biometric backdoor to human trust, explaining the devastating rise of AI imposter scams.

Child’s Eye Movements Unlock Secrets to Early Depression Risk

Researchers revealed a novel transactional relationship between childhood depressive symptoms and visual attentional biases.

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Young People Turn to AI for Mental Health Support

A new study demonstrates that 18% of college students use generative AI for mental health support, with usage rates doubling among students suffering from severe anxiety, depression, and suicidality.

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How the Unconscious Blocks Distressing Language

The unconscious mind acts as a selective gatekeeper, actively suppressing negative spoken words before they can reach conscious awareness.

Reciprocal Generosity is Abandoned Inside Unequal Social Relationships

Small adjustments to relationship hierarchy completely reshape our behavioral expectations of reciprocal generosity.

Socioeconomic Status Leaves Deep Imprints on Developing Brains

Afamily's financial position and neighborhood resources exert the most powerful influence on a child's brain development.

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Two Hours of Daily Social Media Linked to Teen Depression

A new study establishes that adolescents who engage with social media for two or more hours per day face increased risks for depressive symptoms and poorer well-being one year later.

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71% Explosion in Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) now affects nearly 1 in 7 Canadian adults, marking a 71% surge since 2002.

Prenatal Sleep Expectations Drive Postpartum Insomnia

Pregnant women's expectations about postpartum sleep predict their actual sleep quality after delivery, completely outweighing prior sleep disorders, birth history, and psychiatric history.