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How gut bacteria could help to diagnose teen depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by a persistently low mood, a lack of motivation, feelings of hopelessness, altered sleeping and/or eating patterns, and a reduced interest ...
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No, your brain doesn't suddenly 'fully develop' at 25. Here's what the neuroscience actually shows
If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you'll inevitably stumble across the line: "Your frontal lobe isn't fully developed yet." It's become neuroscience's go-to explanation for bad decisions, like ordering ...
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New study suggests best way to stop taking antidepressants
The best way for people with depression to stop taking antidepressants once their condition improves is to slowly taper off the medication while also receiving psychological support, new research suggested Thursday.
Dec 27, 2025
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Why so many young people in China are hugging trees
In Beijing's central district, trees are everywhere: in parks, along roadsides and in courtyards inside people's houses. Many have only been planted in recent decades.
Dec 25, 2025
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Holiday heart risk: Overindulgence, stress, cold increase heart attacks
Eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors and family gatherings—in moderation, say those who see an increase in heart emergencies during the holiday season.
Dec 24, 2025
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Gut bacteria may play role in bipolar depression by directly influencing brain connectivity
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD typically alternate between periods of high energy, euphoria, irritability and/or impulsivity (i.e., manic ...
Not thinking about anything: Toward a brain signature of mind blanking
When we are awake, we seem to experience a continuous stream of sensations, reflections, memories, and impressions that make up our mental life. Yet some people report moments when they think about nothing at all. Is that ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Visual awareness study unlocks interplay between attention and consciousness
A new study led by Dr. Jiang Yi from the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the first clear evidence that visual awareness acts as a "conductor" that refines the speed, precision, and ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Humans could have as many as 33 senses
Stuck in front of our screens all day, we often ignore our senses beyond sound and vision. And yet they are always at work. When we're more alert, we feel the rough and smooth surfaces of objects, the stiffness in our shoulders, ...
Dec 23, 2025
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For teens, any cannabis use may have impact on emotional health and academic performance
Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan Sultán, an assistant professor of clinical ...
Dec 23, 2025
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FDA panelists question antidepressants in pregnancy, but doctors call them a lifeline
Before giving birth to her second child, Heidi DiLorenzo was anxious. She worried about her blood pressure and the preeclampsia that prompted her to be hospitalized twice during the pregnancy. She worried that some terrible, ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Supporting kids' social lives, without social media
In Australia, as this school year ended, kids under 16 also lost access to social media. Some are relieved. Some are furious. Many are quietly wondering: what now?
Dec 23, 2025
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Why Washington state is building 'stepdown' mental health facilities
Four people sat at a table, coloring with crayons and singing along as rock music played from a TV behind them. First Lynyrd Skynyrd, then The Eagles.
Dec 23, 2025
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Compulsive behaviors may stem from too much (misguided) self-control
A long-held view is that compulsive behaviors involve individuals getting stuck in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control, but new research in rats from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) suggests this might not ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Mental health conditions linked to higher risk of unintentional injury
People with mental health conditions face a significantly higher risk of physical injuries, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Dec 22, 2025
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Feel like your brain is a little sluggish? Try ten minutes of exercise
Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This effect has been demonstrated by the Northeastern University psychology professor and others in varied and robust experimental ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Exploring why some people tend to persistently make bad choices
When people learn that surrounding visuals and sounds may signify specific choice outcomes, these cues can become guides for decision making. For people with compulsive disorders, addictions, or anxiety, the associations ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Positive psychology experts don't follow their own advice. What they actually do may be the key to well-being
Positive psychology forms the backbone of well-being programs around the world. Many people aiming to improve their mental health and live a good life are told to follow a program of activities that focus on making an intentional ...
Dec 22, 2025
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How to deal with worry this Christmas
Christmas can be hard. For some people, it increases loneliness, grief, hopelessness and family tension, and the festive season has a way of turning ordinary concerns into urgent ones. Not because something terrible is guaranteed ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Mixing lab rigor with real life, researchers craft new recipe for groundbreaking alcohol studies
Nearly 80% of Americans aged 12 and older have consumed alcohol at least once in their lives, and 10% of the population suffers from alcohol use disorder. And yet, scientists still know surprisingly little about how alcohol ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Why we get—and how to beat—the 'holiday blues'
For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year.
Dec 22, 2025
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Why you should spend more time with a dog this Christmas
As daylight shortens and routines slow down, many people experience a dip in mood and motivation. The run-up to Christmas is marketed as joyful, but for a large number of households it brings family strain and a surprising ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Young people's social worlds are 'thinning'—here's how that's affecting well-being
Between 2014 and 2024, the proportion of people aged 16–24 in England experiencing mental health issues rose from 19% to 26%.
Dec 22, 2025
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Brain injuries linked with potential risk of suicide
Adults who experience a head injury face a substantially higher risk of attempting suicide compared to those without such injuries, according to the findings from a new UK-based study.
Dec 22, 2025
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How to protect your well-being, survive the stress of the holiday season and still keep your cheer
The holidays can be filled with joy and positive emotion, but they can also be a time when stress is in overdrive. To-do lists can be long, with little time for personal well-being.
Dec 22, 2025
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