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The fear of rejection can significantly impact kids behavior in peer groups

New research highlights how rejection sensitivity shapes children’s social behavior in school.

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Risk of depression in night owls explained

A study shows that mindfulness, sleep habits, and alcohol use may increase depression in late-night students.

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The relationship between rats and anxiety

Rats have brain cells that help them remember places to avoid after negative experiences.

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Cybercrime and its devastating effects on older adults

Black or multi-ethnic men who report poor health are at greater risk of victimization.

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic

Traffic noise raises stress and anxiety levels

Nature soundscapes lower stress and anxiety, while road traffic noise raises them.

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How does the brain slow anxious breathing?

Deep breath in, slow breath out… Isn’t it odd that we can self-soothe by slowing down our breathing?

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Study challenged the perception heavy social media use

It was important to stress the findings.

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Depressed teens are twice as likely to use e-cigarettes

A University of Sydney study found a strong link between poor mental health and e-cigarette use among Australian high school students.

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Pain: Dominant symptom in long Covid

The other most common symptoms were neuropsychological issues.

Brain aneurysm awareness and anxiety

People diagnosed with unruptured brain aneurysms (weakened spots in brain blood vessels) have a higher risk of mental health issues.

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Placebos can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression

People who knowingly took placebos had a significant drop in stress, anxiety, and depression within two weeks.

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Illinois youth’s mental health crises declined after COVID

Outpatient ER visits for depression and anxiety dropped and in-patient hospitalization rate stayed the same, indicating mental health crisis.

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Predictable patterns in mental disorder symptoms

Mental disorders like depression and anxiety have many symptoms, people with the same diagnosis can show different combinations of symptoms.

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Oxytocin may treat obesity and postnatal depression

Obesity and postpartum depression are linked to loss of TRPC5.

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The role of uncertainty in anxiety

Uncertainty over time causes anxiety and avoidance.

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High-fat diets may increase anxiety levels

High-fat diets affect gut-brain signaling and induce anxiety in male rats.

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Boosting mental health support among men

Future research and practice directions in men's mental health peer support.

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Anxiety and PTSD among displaced Ukrainians: Study

A study comparing mental health and blast exposure found differences.

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Feng shui design: Enhancing hospital room benefits

Image-based online study shows no benefits, however, of virtual room designs incorporating the golden ratio.

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The science of reducing stress with dogs

EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog.

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Positive emotions in adolescence affect long-term health

Happy and calm adolescents have lower anxiety and higher optimism than adults.

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Are long COVID sufferers being ignored?

Implications of COVID-19 absences for employees.

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Two-thirds of parents report concerns about sick days for adolescents

Parental perspectives on teenagers' concerns about sick days and academic performance.

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Adversity’s impact on mental health & cognition

Lifetime adversity linked to depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline in older adults in the US.

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Study unravels the complex relationship between brain connectivity and ADHD

New study demonstrates potential for improved prediction of ADHD symptoms in young patients.

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Testosterone’s role in anxiety unveiled

Hippocampal TACR3, testosterone, and anxiety synapses.

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Electronic skin for monitoring stress responses

CARES: Advancements in wearable stress monitoring with electronic skin and machine learning.

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