Psychologists Open a Window on Brutal C.I.A. Interrogations
FromĀ The New York Times: Two psychologists, Drs. John Bruce Jessen and James Mitchell, whoĀ played a role in developing C.I.A. interrogation techniques widely viewed as...
Colleges Get Proactive in Addressing Depression on Campus
FromĀ The New York Times:Ā The number of college students with mental health concerns is rapidly increasing, straining many universities' mental health and counseling centers. Colleges...
Study Explores Correlates of Low-Level Physical Activity and Psychosis
A study examines the variables correlated with low levels of physical activity in persons diagnosed with psychosis in low and middle-income countries
Why Stable Relationships Fight Trauma and Stress in Kids
FromĀ The Conversation: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can cause toxic stress, impacting children's brain development and physical and mental health well into the future. Having...
Hidden Invaders
FromĀ Discover Magazine: Some children's symptomsĀ of psychiatric disorders, including OCD, psychosis, and eating disorders, are caused by an autoimmune response to infections resulting inĀ brain inflammation.
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Those at High Risk for Psychosis More Likely From Deprived Neighborhoods
A recent study published in Schizophrenia Research examines the incidence individuals deemed āUltra High-Riskā (UHR) for psychosis and their neighborhood of residence
The Scarlet F: Why Fat Shaming Harms Health
FromĀ Harvard Public Health: Weight stigma, or prejudiceĀ toward people of size, can have a significant impact on both mental and physical health. On the other...
Some Physical Conditions Are Linked With Increased Suicide Risk
FromĀ The Huffington Post: New research shows that 17 physical health conditions, including sleep disorders and diabetes, are associated with an increased suicide risk. Patients...
A Radical Hypothesis: Give Patients Drugs They Know Don’t Work
In this interview forĀ Vox, Ted Kaptchuk discusses his research on the effectiveness of giving open-label placebos - sugar pills that the doctors admit are...
A Traumatic Experience Can Reshape Your Microbiome
FromĀ Science of Us: A recent study suggests that our guts may harbor evidence of traumatic life experiences many years after the fact, impacting our...
The Case Against Empathy
In this interviewĀ forĀ Vox, Yale psychologist Paul BloomĀ provides a critical perspective on empathy and explains why empathy may be harmful in the long run.
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Who Names Diseases?
FromĀ Aeon: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently issued new guidelines requiring diseases to be named for generic descriptive terms, instead of regional or politically...
FDA Proposes That Doctors Learn About Acupuncture
FromĀ STAT: The FDA is now recommending that physicians learn about a variety of approaches to pain management, including non-pharmacologic therapies such as chiropractic care...
Physical Inactivity Associated with Worse Cognitive Functioning in Psychosis
Higher levels of sedentary behavior are associated with poorer cognitive functioning in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
One in Five Truck Drivers Experience Mental Health Issues
FromĀ ABC News: According to the Transport Workers' Union, one in five truck drivers report having experienced mental health issues due to the economic pressures...
Racism Linked to Poor Health Outcomes in Children
New study finds children who have been exposed to discrimination show higher likelihood of anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Food Insecurity Linked to Mental Health Globally
Global analysis of 149 countries finds food insecurity is associated with poorer mental health.
Researchers Search for Subgroups Where Antidepressants Are More Effective
The researchers theorized that this increased effectiveness was due not to āantidepressantā properties, but rather to the drugās side effects, which include insomnia, drowsiness, and nausea.
Minimal Exercise Protects Against Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Study of older adults shows those who consistently exercised as little as 15 minutes, 3 times/week are less likely to develop depressive symptoms.
Staggering Levels of Health Spending in U.S.
From theĀ Center for Health Journalism: In 2015, the U.S. spent a staggering $3.2 trillion on health care.Ā This budget is often spent ineffectively; our spending...
Psychosis Diagnosis Linked With Lower Rates of Exercise
A new study finds that for those experiencing symptoms associated with psychosis, a low-level of physical activity is associated with receiving a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.
Added Evidence for Yoga for Major Depression
Randomized controlled trial finds yoga intervention reduces depression severity.
Physical Activity Predicts Fewer Symptoms of Depression in Children
An article published in Pediatrics is the first to examine the relationship between physical activity and depression in middle childhood (years 6 to 10) longitudinally.
Study Shows Link Between Food Insecurity and Mental Health
FromĀ Medical Xpress: A recent study conducted in the northwestern region of Ghana, Africa shows elevated levels of mental distress among heads of households in...
Depression: Let’s Talk About how we Address Mental Health
From the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: United Nations Special Rapporteur Dainius PÅ«rasĀ calls for our global community to rethink...
