Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety
A correlation was found between strong feelings of responsibility and likelihood of developing OCD or GAD in American university studentsCredit: ...
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Teens prefer harm reduction messaging on substance use
Zero-tolerance messaging tuned out by most teenagersCredit: University of British Columbia For many parents, talking to their children about substance ...
Despite increase in insurance coverage for depression, growth in spending remains modest
A new investigation published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that while insurance coverage for depression has increased, treatment rates are lower ...
Study confirms value of exposure therapy for vets with PTSD, alcohol problems
Prolonged exposure therapy is more effective at treating PTSD than Seeking Safety, a coping skills therapy, for patients who also ...
Seven seconds of Spiderman viewing yields a 20% phobia symptom reduction
As the Marvel Avenger Endgame premieres in movie theaters this week, Israeli researchers are revealing that exposure to Spiderman and ...
Experiences of ‘ultimate reality’ or ‘God’ confer lasting benefits to mental health
The encounter experiences, whether spontaneous or originated by a psychedelic, resulted in similar positive impact People over the millennia have ...
When is sexting associated with psychological distress among young adults?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 23, 2019--While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not ...
Acupuncture equals disease prevention say new studies
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 23, 2019--Well-recognized for its therapeutic effects, acupuncture is increasingly being ...
Some women could be more susceptible to PTSD than others, according to new study
Researchers propose a model that offers a biological explanation for why childhood trauma is linked to PTSD in some -- ...
Short period of parental sexual contact prior to pregnancy increases offspring risk of schizophrenia
Children may be at a slightly increased risk of schizophrenia when their parents were in sexual contact for less than ...
Study: Playing video games generally not harmful to boys’ social development
The popularity of interactive video games has sparked concern among parents, educators, and policymakers about how the games affect children ...
Researchers find high-risk genes for schizophrenia
Using a unique computational "framework" they developed, a team of scientist cyber-sleuths in the Vanderbilt University Department of Molecular Physiology ...
Neuroscientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of Williams syndrome
Mouse study yields insights into the rare condition, may shed light on other neurological disorders CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Williams Syndrome, ...
Wakeup call: Pervasiveness of sexual harassment and its effect on female physics students
Sexual harassment in physics is insidious and experienced at a significantly higher rate than is generally acknowledged College Park, MD ...
Medical University of South Carolina graduate wins NIH Director’s Early Independence Award
The $1.25 million award will enable Jasper Heinsbroek, Ph.D., a recent graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, to ...
Artificial intelligence can diagnose PTSD by analyzing voices
Study tests potential telemedicine approachCredit: NYU School of Medicine A specially designed computer program can help diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder ...
How do we make moral decisions?
New study shows how your moral behavior may change depending on the context When it comes to making moral decisions, ...
In distinguished company
Four UC Santa Barbara professors join the 2019 class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences UC Santa Barbara ...
Early intervention programs for mood and anxiety disorders improve patient outcomes
And provide access to care in the most appropriate settings LONDON, ON - In a series of studies from Lawson ...
Two researchers are selected to receive 2019 John Simon Guggenheim fellowships
Two scientists at UC Santa Barbara whose work has contributed in significant ways to our understanding of nature and of ...