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Released: 23-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Reflecting on your legacy could make you more philanthropic, new research finds
Society for Personality and Social Psychology

People have a tendency to leave their wealth to family members and other loved ones. However, Andrew Carnegie, a famously wealthy industrialist, once said “I would as soon leave to my son a curse as the almighty dollar.”

Newswise: Detention Fails to Help Young Lawbreakers Avoid Further Offenses, Report Shows
Released: 23-Jan-2024 7:05 AM EST
Detention Fails to Help Young Lawbreakers Avoid Further Offenses, Report Shows
Association for Psychological Science

Youth who are caught stealing, using illegal drugs, or committing other moderate crimes are far less likely to reoffend when they receive therapy, life-skills training, and other rehabilitative help rather than legal punishment, a growing body of research shows.

Released: 23-Jan-2024 4:00 AM EST
Assessing ChatGPT’s Mastery of Bloom’s Taxonomy Using Psychosomatic Medicine Exam Questions: Mixed-Methods Study
Journal of Medical Internet Research

Background: Large language models such as GPT-4 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4) are being increasingly used in medicine and medical education. However, these models are prone to “hallucinations” (ie, outputs that seem conv...

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Newswise: New Study Focuses on Long-term Effects of the Pandemic on the Health of Adolescents
Released: 22-Jan-2024 2:05 AM EST
New Study Focuses on Long-term Effects of the Pandemic on the Health of Adolescents
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Less exercise, more time spent in front of screens, higher psychological stress, and reduced physical fitness: These alarming results were obtained by various studies focusing on children and adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

15-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Many Close Relatives of People with Alcohol Use Disorder Experience Similar Cognitive Weaknesses, Manifesting as Social and Emotional Struggles
Research Society on Alcoholism

Many people with a family history of alcohol use disorder (AUD) struggle with certain cognition issues that often accompany AUD itself, even if they don’t themselves drink dangerously, according to a novel study. The findings suggest that these issues may be markers of vulnerability for the condition. A family history of AUD—having one or more first-degree relatives with the disorder—increases the risk of developing it, owing to genetic and environmental factors. Differences in cognitive functioning, especially in executive function (EF) and social cognition (SC), may predispose people to AUD and be amplified by chronic drinking. EF involves mental flexibility, inhibiting responses, and working memory, among other processes. SC facilitates social interactions through theory of mind (understanding others’ mental states), emotion recognition, and empathy. Research on healthy people with a family history of AUD has identified EF and SC differences in their neural networks, though little i

     
Newswise: Ohio State, State of Ohio launch $20 million 'SOAR' Study to identify risk & resiliency factors to improve behavioral health outcomes
Released: 19-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST
Ohio State, State of Ohio launch $20 million 'SOAR' Study to identify risk & resiliency factors to improve behavioral health outcomes
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Today, The Ohio State University and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a new research initiative to identify the root causes of the ongoing epidemic of persistent emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in the state of Ohio.

Newswise: How does materialism in social media trigger stress and unhappiness?
Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
How does materialism in social media trigger stress and unhappiness?
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

The researchers headed by Dr. Phillip Ozimek from the Faculty of Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, recruited 1,230 people for their online survey.

Newswise: School Psychologists in Short Supply as Youth Mental Health Concerns Increase
Released: 18-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
School Psychologists in Short Supply as Youth Mental Health Concerns Increase
University of Northern Colorado

Two faculty members from UNC’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences are actively working to prepare more future school psychologists who will be able to provide mental health services across northern Colorado.

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Released: 18-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Don’t look back: the aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up, study suggests
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

A Beckman study led by Paul Bogdan and Florin and Sanda Dolcos suggests the moments that follow a distressing episode are more memorable than the moments leading up to it.

 
Newswise: Therapy Versus Medication: Comparing Treatments for Depression in Heart Disease
Released: 18-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Therapy Versus Medication: Comparing Treatments for Depression in Heart Disease
Cedars-Sinai

New research by investigators from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Cedars-Sinai shows that behavioral activation therapy is as effective as antidepressant medications in treating symptoms of depression in patients with heart failure.

Newswise: Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During  COVID-19 Pandemic
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:30 AM EST
Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During COVID-19 Pandemic
Florida Atlantic University

Little is known about the factors associated with first responder drug and alcohol use during the pandemic. A new study shows that nearly 40 percent of law enforcement personnel, firefighters and emergency medical service providers reported using substances to relieve emotional discomfort during COVID-19.

   
Newswise: Streamlining cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Streamlining cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia
University of Tokyo

A combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies, ideally delivered in person by a therapist, maximizes the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), according to new research.

Released: 16-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Novel MRI technique improves the lasting effects of treatment for severe depression
University of Nottingham

A major clinical trial has shown that by using MRI and tracking to guide the delivery of magnetic stimulation to the brains of people with severe depression, patients will see their symptoms ease for at least six months, which could vastly improve their quality of life.

Released: 15-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Scientific study shows we are not addicted to mobile phones but to the social interaction they facilitate
University of Granada

A University of Granada (UGR) research team has shown for the first time that we are not “addicted” to mobile phones, but to the social interaction that these electronic devices provide.

   
Newswise: Psychotherapy effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder following multiple traumatic events
Released: 12-Jan-2024 10:05 PM EST
Psychotherapy effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder following multiple traumatic events
University of Münster

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Stress, via inflammation, is linked to metabolic syndrome
Ohio State University

A new study has found that stress, through its propensity to drive up inflammation in the body, is linked to metabolic syndrome – leading researchers to suggest that cheap and relatively easy stress-management techniques may be one way to help improve biological health outcomes.

   
Released: 11-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST
Blue Monday, Considered By Some The Most Depressing Day Of The Year, Doesn’t Have To Be
Hackensack Meridian Health

Blue Monday is a myth, but depression this time of year isn't. Psychiatrists explain why and how to combat it.

Released: 11-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Watching others visibly dislike vegetables might make onlookers dislike them, too
Frontiers

New research shows that observing facial expressions of others eating raw broccoli can influence our own liking of the vegetable.

   
Newswise: Activating cerebellum shows promise for neurocognitive therapy
Released: 11-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Activating cerebellum shows promise for neurocognitive therapy
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A study of mutant models of fragile X syndrome (FXS), a genetic disorder related to autism and intellectual disability, shows that activation of the cerebellum mitigates aberrant responses in sensory processing areas of the brain and improves neurodevelopmental behaviors. The findings, published by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers in Cell Reports, could offer an opportunity for developing new therapies for neurocognitive disorders.

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Released: 11-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
5 Relationship Myths Debunked by Binghamton University Psychologist
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A lot of what people believe about relationships isn't really backed up by science. With Valentine's Day approaching, here are some of the biggest myths about intimate relationships debunked by Matt Johnson, professor of psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York; and author of "Great Myths of Intimate Relationships: Dating, Sex, and Marriage."

9-Jan-2024 6:05 AM EST
Neuropsychological effects of rapid-acting antidepressants may explain their clinical benefits, new research finds
University of Bristol

New research led by the University of Bristol has explored the neuropsychological effects of rapid-acting antidepressants, including ketamine, scopolamine and psilocybin, and found that all three of these drugs can modulate affective biases associated with learning and memory.

8-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Feeling depressed linked to short-term increase in bodyweight among people with overweight or obesity, study finds
University of Cambridge

Increases in symptoms of depression are associated with a subsequent increase in bodyweight when measured one month later, new research from the University of Cambridge has found.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
Bipolar disorder linked to early death more than smoking
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In two different groups, people with bipolar disorder were four to six times more likely as people without the condition to die prematurely, a study finds.

Newswise: Why do we cradle babies in one specific arm?
Released: 9-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Why do we cradle babies in one specific arm?
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

You probably haven’t ever given it much thought, but almost everyone cradles a baby in one specific arm. The vast majority of people always cradle a baby in the crook of their left arm.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 1:30 PM EST
Current Research on Prevalence of Prolonged Grief Disorder Is Inadequate
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Proper procedures for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder (PGD) are not being followed in research into its prevalence, according to a study published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 8-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Distinct sex differences persist in countries with higher standards of living
Karolinska Institute

Whether or not psychological differences between the sexes increase or decrease with improved living standards has been a topic of debate, with some scholars arguing that the differences are less in more equal societies. However, earlier studies have demonstrated greater differences between the sexes – a phenomenon that has been termed the equality paradox.

3-Jan-2024 8:05 PM EST
Social Anxiety, Depression Linked to More Negative Alcohol-Related Consequences from ‘Pre-Gaming’
Research Society on Alcoholism

College students with social anxiety may be driven by social motives to ‘pre-game,’ meaning drink prior to a party or event.

     
Released: 5-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
Psychoactive drug ibogaine effectively treats traumatic brain injury in special ops military vets
Stanford Medicine

For military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head trauma or blast explosions are a leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and suicide among veterans.

Newswise: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clinic Aims to Bring Relief to People Facing Existential Distress
Released: 5-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clinic Aims to Bring Relief to People Facing Existential Distress
University of Utah Health

People diagnosed with advanced cancer can face intense existential distress.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Could we have psi abilities if our brains didn't inhibit them?
BIAL Foundation

Research tests a novel neurobiological model of how the brain acts as a psi (e.g. telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, or mind-matter interactions) inhibitor and concludes that the frontal lobes of the brain act as a filter to inhibit humans' innate psi abilities.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
The (wrong) reason we keep secrets
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

In and out of the workplace, people often keep adverse information about themselves secret because they worry that others will judge them harshly. But those fears are overblown, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business.

   
Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Surgical teams put on notice for poor behaviour
Released: 3-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST
Surgical teams put on notice for poor behaviour
University of South Australia

Australian researchers have successfully trialled a novel experiment to address offensive and rude comments in operating theatres by placing ‘eye’ signage in surgical rooms.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Women from low socio-economic backgrounds see themselves as less talented
University of Vienna

Women from low socio-economic backgrounds consider themselves to be less talented than all other groups – even if they show the same performance levels. This is shown by a new study led by Christina Bauer at the University of Vienna.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants
Washington State University

As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Complex, unfamiliar sentences make the brain’s language network work harder
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

With help from an artificial language network, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely to fire up the brain’s key language processing centers.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Study Shows That Human Beliefs About Drugs Could Have Dose-Dependent Effects on the Brain
Released: 3-Jan-2024 10:45 AM EST
Mount Sinai Study Shows That Human Beliefs About Drugs Could Have Dose-Dependent Effects on the Brain
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person’s beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology.

Newswise: Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
Released: 3-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
Boston University

In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators offers a unique perspective.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:00 AM EST
Women from low socio-economic backgrounds see themselves as less talented
University of Vienna

Women from low socio-economic backgrounds consider themselves to be less talented than all other groups – even if they show the same performance levels.

Newswise: Maximizing exercise benefits to improve mental health
Released: 2-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Maximizing exercise benefits to improve mental health
Iowa State University

Researchers at Iowa State want to know whether different types and doses of exercise can improve mental health, either on their own or integrated into treatment plans. Two concurrent research projects funded by the National Institute of Mental Health will help fill in the gaps.

   
Newswise: Demystifying a Key Receptor in Substance Use and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Released: 2-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Demystifying a Key Receptor in Substance Use and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Mount Sinai Health System

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered insights into the potential mechanism of action of the antipsychotic medication asenapine, a possible therapeutic target for substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders. This discovery may pave the way for the development of improved medications targeting the same pathway. Their findings, detailed in the January 2 online issue of Nature Communications https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-44601-4, show that a brain protein known as the TAAR1 receptor, a drug target known to regulate dopamine signaling in key reward pathways in the brain, differs significantly in humans compared to the preclinical rodent models on which drugs are typically tested. The study suggests considering species-specific differences in drug-receptor interactions and further investigation into ways asenapine affects the body, as steps toward potential therapeutic improvements.

Newswise: Enlarged Spaces in Infant Brains Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, Sleep Problems
Released: 2-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
Enlarged Spaces in Infant Brains Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, Sleep Problems
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Researchers in the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry have found that enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of babies, caused by an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid, have a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism later in life.

Newswise: Study Identifies 'Visual System' Protein for Circadian Rhythm Stability
Released: 27-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Study Identifies 'Visual System' Protein for Circadian Rhythm Stability
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have identified a protein in the visual system of mice that appears to be key for stabilizing the body’s circadian rhythms by buffering the brain’s response to light.

Newswise: Finding Hope, Meaning This Holiday Season
Released: 26-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Finding Hope, Meaning This Holiday Season
Cedars-Sinai

Wars abroad. Struggles at home, including record-setting inflation and political polarization. Although the holiday season can trigger a range of emotions, this year may feel especially challenging.



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