New study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicates interventions of specific relevance to COVID-19, including expanded food assistance services, are needed to improve the accessibility of healthy food for young adults
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How micro-circuits in the brain regulate fear
Fear is an important reaction that warns and protects us from danger. But when fear responses are out of control, this can lead to persistent fears and anxiety disorders. In Europe, about 15 percent of the population is affected by…
The outsized impacts of rudeness in the workplace
New study finds rudeness can boost negative emotions, narrowing workers’ perceptions and incurring biases in judgment
Researchers study anxiety differences between females and males
Feeling anxious about health, family or money is normal for most people–especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for those with anxiety disorders, these everyday worries tend to heighten even when there is little or no reason to be concerned. Researchers…
Autistic individuals more likely to use recreational drugs to self-medicate
While autistic individuals are less likely to use substances, those who do so are more likely to self-medicate for their mental health symptoms, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and published today in The Lancet Psychiatry .…
During COVID-19 pandemic, increased screen time correlates with mental distress
Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2021 – Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress, according to research led by investigators at the Saint James School of Medicine on the Caribbean…
Three factors may predict college students’ loss of self-control, WVU study finds
The study, ‘Predictors of initial status and change in self-control during the college transition,’ observed 569 first-year students ages 18-19 at five points over the course of the academic year
Study shows adaptive brain response to stress, and its absence in people with depression
A biological signal for resilience to stress
Improvisation pedagogy supports the social skills of all kinds of learners
In her doctoral research, Eeva Siljamäki has explored the possibilities of improvisation for music education. Her aim has been to increase understanding of how playful collaborative improvisation can enhance not only musical learning but also the quality of life. Siljamäki…
Mood matters: New app empowers moms to manage mental wellbeing
Having a baby can be one of life’s most exciting and rewarding experiences, but for a new mum it can also be an emotional rollercoaster – sometimes you’re up, and other times you’re down. Recognising the symptoms of maternal anxiety…
Postpartum mental health visits 30% higher during COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health visits for new mothers were 30% higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than before the pandemic, particularly in the first 3 months after giving birth, found new research in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ). https:/ / www.…
Elevating African cichlid fish as a scientific model of social disorders
University of Houston researcher wins prestigious Beckman Young Investigator Award
Transgender teens may turn to substance use to cope with stress
Over half of transgender or gender minority (GM) adolescents engage in substance use, seemingly as a coping strategy in response to GM stressors, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sabra L.…
Study examines how pandemic-related changes affect college students’ motivation
Levels of motivation, resilience varied across all groups
Using virtual reality to improve interracial interactions and diversify STEM
Lehigh’s Valerie Jones Taylor has been awarded a $1.79 M National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to demonstrate the effectiveness of virtual reality as a training tool to improve interracial interactions and aid in diversifying the STEM pipeline
Supersensitive connection causes hatred of noises
A supersensitised brain connection has been identified in people who suffer from misophonia, an extreme reaction to “trigger” sounds. For the first time, researchers led by Newcastle University, have discovered increased connectivity in the brain between the auditory cortex and…
Storytelling reduces pain and stress, and increases oxytocin in hospitalized children
New research shows robust evidence that telling stories can increase the quality of life of children in ICUs
Survey measures health care delays during pandemic’s beginning
At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, a University of Illinois Chicago researcher conducted a survey asking respondents if they experienced health care delays because of the pandemic. In addition to learning about the types of delays, the study also presented a unique opportunity to capture a historic moment at the…
Strengthening interpersonal relationships helps medical patients live longer
Support interventions such as group meetings and family sessions that promoted healthy behaviors resulted in a 29% increased probability of survival over time
Digital mental health interventions for young people are perceived promising, but are they effective
April 29, 2021 -An increasing number of digital mental health interventions are designed for adolescents and young people with a range of mental health issues, but the evidence on their effectiveness is mixed, according to research by Columbia University Mailman…
Depression medication could also protect against heart disease
Researchers show antidepression drug also protects against clot formation in human blood
Practicing ‘mindfulness’ in summer camp benefits campers and counselors alike
With summer around the corner, a project shows how implementing an evidence-based mindfulness program in a summer camp setting decreases emotional distress in school age children and empowers campers and counselors alike – enhancing camper-counselor relationships. Mindfulness – a state…
Family child care home providers with high diet self-efficacy are better equipped to manage stress
For individuals who care for other people’s children in their home, building self-efficacy for healthy eating is an important component of health promotion and can buffer the impact of stress on diet quality, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Psychologist shares skills to help families cope when a loved one has OCD
New York, NY–When a loved one has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it’s a constant struggle. It hurts to see your spouse so anxious or your teen spending so much time alone. This is especially true right now, as the COVID-19 panic…
OCD among new mothers more prevalent than previously thought
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) among those who have recently given birth is more common than previously thought, and much of this can be attributed to thoughts of harm related to the baby, new UBC research has found. The researchers also…
Living a stress-free life may have benefits, but also a downside
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Stress is a universal human experience that almost everyone deals with from time to time. But a new study found that not only do some people report feeling no stress at all, but that there may…
Self-compassion can lessen feelings of work-from-home loneliness, finds study
A psychology study conducted in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic found that being kind to oneself is an affective way to alleviate the negative effects of ‘work loneliness’
Transcendental Meditation effective in reducing PTSD, sleep problems, depression symptoms
Veterans with PTSD who practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique showed significant reductions in PTSD symptom severity, according to a new study published today in Journal of Traumatic Stress . Fifty percent of the meditating veterans no longer met criteria for…
Lab studies of emotion and well-being may be missing real-world anxiety
Test participants’ natural level of anxiety may cloud findings of laboratory psychology studies
Mindfulness program in campus dorms, groups improved students’ mental health
As experts nationwide point to a mental health crisis among teens and young adults, a pilot program teaching mindfulness and coping techniques to students at the University of Washington has helped lower stress and improve emotional well-being. New studies by…
Daily e-cigarette use shows ‘clear benefit’ in helping smokers to quit
A new study published today from King’s College London highlights the ‘clear benefit’ of using e-cigarettes daily in order to quit smoking
Shimmer Research launches NeuroLynQ@Home platform to enable at-home online psychophysiological neuromarketing research
NeuroLynQ@Home™ assesses participants’ emotional responses to a wide variety of entertainment, advertisements, marketing materials and other stimuli in their own home
Latest research delineates the effectiveness of “quitlines” for smoking cessation
While cigarette smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S., the evidence base for cessation support has revealed that telephone call centers, or “quitlines,” have been a particularly successful intervention, according to…
90% of young women report using a filter or editing their photos before posting
New report shows that young women feel under constant scrutiny, and this anxiety and distress has been amplified during the Covid-19 pandemic
COVID-19 lockdown linked to uptick in tobacco use
March 4, 2021 — Pandemic-related anxiety, boredom, and irregular routines were cited as major drivers of increased nicotine and tobacco use during the initial COVID-19 “lockdown,” according to research just released by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. The…
Lonely? These odd rituals can help
Personal rituals around everyday tasks ease loneliness
Shimmer Launches Pulse+ the First Line Extension for its Verisense® Wearable Sensing
Shimmer’s Verisense platform can now measure clinical trial participants’ heart rate, oxygen saturation and emotional responses in addition to their activity and sleep levels
Study suggests greater need for grief support due to COVID-19
Curtin University research has found people grieving a COVID-related death would benefit from timely support and care to reduce the high risk of experiencing problems in important areas of everyday life. Published in Journal of Pain and Symptom Management ,…
Computer training to reduce trauma symptoms
Trauma patients experience intrusive and distressing memories of their traumatic event. A team from Bochum is examining new ways to strengthen the effects of psychotherapy.
Effective anxiety therapy changes personality
People became less neurotic after therapy
Microneedle patches for microdosing psychedelic pharmaceuticals
(LOS ANGELES) – Although one may think of psychedelic pharmaceuticals as being dangerous and detrimental, scientists have been conducting experiments and clinical trials on some of them and have obtained positive results when testing them for medical use. Research has…
A fifth of adults in Sweden report dental anxiety
In Sweden, approximately one in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia. The number has decreased over time, but still an important part of the population have major problems, according to a recent doctoral thesis from the University of…
Material hardship taking a mental and physical toll on young adults during pandemic
Syracuse, N.Y. – As the United States approaches the one-year anniversary of the start of COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study by researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Texas at San Antonio shows that material hardship – difficulty paying…
Friends fur life help build skills for life
Dogs put the fun into learning vital social skills
Robotic dogs & laughter therapy: combating loneliness & isolation while social distancing
Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people – particularly the elderly – cope with loneliness and social isolation while social distancing, say researchers at the University of Cambridge. A team at Cambridge’s…
Study sheds light on how people cope with health challenges and medical debt
A recent qualitative study sheds light on how people cope with health and financial challenges, highlighting the important role that communication plays in these coping strategies. “This is one of the first studies to look at how people respond to…
Identifying risk factors for elevated anxiety in young adults during COVID-19 pandemic
Findings on impact of childhood temperament could help with anxiety prevention efforts
Smartphone app to change your personality
Personality traits such as conscientiousness or sociability are patterns of experience and behavior that can change throughout our lives. Individual changes usually take place slowly as people gradually adapt to the demands of society and their environment. However, it is…
COVID-infected mothers separated from their babies affects breastfeeding outcomes
New Rochelle, NY, February 10, 2021–It may be safe for COVID-infected mothers to maintain contact with their babies. Keeping them apart can cause maternal distress and have a negative effect on exclusive breastfeeding later in infancy, according to The COVID…