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For adolescents, social media might be a brain-changer, researchers say

Posted on January 6, 2023

Teens are prone to social media use, and much of their interaction with peers takes place online — but those habits may be impacting their development. A new study found adolescents who…

Rehabilitation Psychologists: Specialists You May Not Yet Know

Posted on March 29, 2022

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – After a month-long hospitalization from COVID-19, a once-independent older adult struggles to complete daily tasks. They can’t make breakfast without getting fatigued or focus on reading the paper.

Identification of Psychological Risk Factors in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients Could Improve Post-Injury Planning

Posted on April 26, 2021

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 26, 2021)—Musculoskeletal injuries comprise a large percentage of hospital admissions for adults[1] and often lead to chronic pain and long-term disability.

Mice with Hallucination-like Behaviors Reveal Insight Into Psychotic Illness

Posted on April 2, 2021

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The humble lab mouse has provided invaluable clues to understanding diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes to COVID-19.

Education Level, Interest in Alternative Medicine Among Factors Associated with Believing Misinformation

Posted on March 1, 2021

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON – While many people believe misinformation on Facebook and Twitter from time to time, people with lower education or health literacy levels, a tendency to use alternative medicine or a distrust of the health care system are more likely to believe….

Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover a Neural Pathway that is Critical to Correcting Behavioral Errors Relevant to Many Psychiatric Disorders

Posted on February 22, 2021

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY – Mount Sinai researchers have identified a neural pathway through which the brain detects errors and guides subsequent behavioral improvement.

Having Plants at Home Improved Psychological Well-being During Lockdown

Posted on January 21, 2021

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – An international study coordinated by the Research Group for Urban Nature and Biosystems Engineering (NATURIB) from the University of Seville’s School of Agricultural Engineering emphasises….

COVID Forced Psychiatric Care Online. Many Patients Want it to Stay There, Study Finds

Posted on January 11, 2021

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A year ago, trying to find patients who would agree to see their University of Michigan mental health provider through a video screen felt like pulling teeth.

COVID-19 Crisis: The Psychology of Defiance

Posted on January 5, 2021

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LOS ANGELES — Wear a mask. Wash your hands frequently. Don’t get together with people outside your own household. After more than 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, these messages are starting to sound like background noise.

One Psychedelic Experience May Lessen Trauma of Racial Injustice

Posted on December 28, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – A single positive experience on a psychedelic drug may help reduce stress, depression and anxiety symptoms in Black, Indigenous and people of color….

The Healing Power of Rituals: The Psychological Benefit of Putting Up Holiday Décor Early

Posted on November 25, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – When 34-year-old Chad Barnes decorates for the holidays, he goes all out

Conservatives and Liberals Motivated by Different Psychological Factors, New Study Shows

Posted on November 11, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Liberalism and conservatism are associated with qualitatively different psychological concerns, notably those linked to morality, shows a new study that explores how political ideology and moral values….

Haunted House Researchers Investigate the Mystery of Playing With Fear

Posted on October 27, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Chainsaw-wielding maniacs and brain-munching zombies are common tropes in horror films and haunted houses, which, in normal years, are popular Halloween-season destinations for thrill seekers.

Distorted Reality: What to Do About Early Signs of Psychosis

Posted on October 14, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Maybe it’s a glimpse of a person that no one else seems to see. Or hearing voices that no one else seems to hear. Or an overwhelming feeling that the innocent gesture of someone on the street actually means something sinister.

Psychological Abuse: Obstetric Care Must Delve Deeper

Posted on September 4, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As domestic violence skyrockets amid COVID-19, women’s health experts are calling for compulsory training of obstetric health practitioners to ensure they can recognise the signs of coercive control for women in their care.

Psychology of Masking: Why Some People Don’t Cover Up

Posted on July 29, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Wearing a face covering in public is now widely recommended, if not required, to slow the spread of COVID-19, but many people are refusing to do so.

Loss of a Co-twin Linked to Heightened Psychiatric Risk

Posted on July 15, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The death of a twin, especially earlier in life, can increase the risk of their surviving twin being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, finds a new study published today in eLife.

Reducing Severe Breathlessness and Psychological Trauma in COVID-19 ARDS Patients

Posted on June 9, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BOSTON — A new Viewpoint article published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society examines ventilation and medication strategies that can help avoid psychological trauma….

In Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic, a Crashing Wave of Neuropsychiatric Problems?

Posted on April 15, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In an article posted online April 13, 2020 in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, a trio of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggest that in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus pandemic….

Lack of Motivation the Most Central Domain for Successful Treatment of Schizophrenia Symptoms

Posted on March 5, 2020

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A recent conceptual development in schizophrenia is to view its manifestations as interactive networks rather than individual symptoms.

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