https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/mental-health/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:30:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/mental-health/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-pet-seperation-25535/ https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-pet-seperation-25535/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:30:24 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99744 A new study reveals the psychological and safety risks associated with forced separation of people from their pets in crises like domestic violence and natural disasters. The research highlights the deep emotional bonds between humans and pets. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-pet-seperation-25535/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/musics-traits-stress-25532/ https://neurosciencenews.com/musics-traits-stress-25532/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:27:56 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99723 Specific characteristics of music, rather than genre, play a crucial role in stress recovery. The research, involving 470 participants, identified that stress-relieving songs often share common features, regardless of their musical style. compared to those who listened to random musical notes. This research highlights the importance of focusing on audio characteristics over genres in music therapy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/musics-traits-stress-25532/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/menopause-symptoms-swimming-25524/ https://neurosciencenews.com/menopause-symptoms-swimming-25524/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:56:16 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99690 Cold water swimming significantly eases menopausal symptoms. Surveying 1114 women, with 785 experiencing menopause, researchers found improvements in anxiety, mood swings, low mood, and hot flushes among participants. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/menopause-symptoms-swimming-25524/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/kiwifruit-mental-health-25521/ https://neurosciencenews.com/kiwifruit-mental-health-25521/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:33:37 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99678 Researchers found that kiwifruit rapidly improves mood and vitality, with effects noticeable in just four days. The study involved an 8-week intervention with 155 adults with low vitamin C levels, comparing the effects of vitamin C supplements, placebo, and kiwifruit. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/kiwifruit-mental-health-25521/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/financial-stress-health-25511/ https://neurosciencenews.com/financial-stress-health-25511/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:34:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99632 Researchers have found a strong link between stressful life events and deteriorating biological health. Analyzing blood concentrations of four key biomarkers in over 4,900 participants, the study reveals how stress disrupts the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems' communication, increasing the risk of illnesses like cardiovascular disease and depression. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/financial-stress-health-25511/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/tacr3-anxiety-testosterone-25508/ https://neurosciencenews.com/tacr3-anxiety-testosterone-25508/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:35:55 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99620 A new study identified a crucial link between anxiety disorders and the brain receptor TACR3, as well as testosterone. This groundbreaking research found that rodents with high anxiety had low TACR3 levels in the hippocampus, a key area for learning and memory. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/tacr3-anxiety-testosterone-25508/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-personalized-medicine-25502/ https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-personalized-medicine-25502/#respond Sat, 20 Jan 2024 22:08:57 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99588 A new study reveals limitations in the current use of mathematical models for personalized medicine, particularly in schizophrenia treatment. Although these models can predict patient outcomes in specific clinical trials, they fail when applied to different trials, challenging the reliability of AI-driven algorithms in diverse settings. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-personalized-medicine-25502/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/adult-bond-child-adversity-depression-25496/ https://neurosciencenews.com/adult-bond-child-adversity-depression-25496/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:13:41 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99567 Positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood significantly contribute to better mental health in adulthood. Analyzing data from the Boricua Youth Study, researchers found that children with at least one nurturing adult relationship had lower risks of depression, anxiety, and stress later in life. This study, focusing on marginalized and minoritized youth, highlights the importance of supportive adult connections as a resilience factor against mental disorders. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/adult-bond-child-adversity-depression-25496/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/trauma-memory-negative-25495/ https://neurosciencenews.com/trauma-memory-negative-25495/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:47:31 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99562 A new study uncovers a unique aspect of human memory: our ability to recall events is sharper after experiencing negative emotions. The researchers conducted experiments with participants who viewed images that elicited negative and neutral emotional responses. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/trauma-memory-negative-25495/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/ocd-mortality-25487/ https://neurosciencenews.com/ocd-mortality-25487/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:56:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99537 A new study highlights a concerning link between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes. The study, using data from over 60,000 people with OCD, shows an 82% higher overall mortality risk compared to those without the disorder. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ocd-mortality-25487/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-social-media-teen-depression-25477/ https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-social-media-teen-depression-25477/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:37 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99496 Researchers explored how different social media platforms relate to depressive symptoms in teens. The study, involving 237 participants aged 14 to 16, found that personality traits, particularly extraversion, significantly influence how teens experience social media. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-social-media-teen-depression-25477/feed/ 0 https://neurosciencenews.com/tms-depression-25469/ https://neurosciencenews.com/tms-depression-25469/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:39:56 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99467 A major clinical trial, BRIGhTMIND, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) significantly eases symptoms of severe depression for at least six months. The study, involving five centers across England, marks a substantial advancement over previous TMS treatments, which showed improvements lasting only 1-3 months. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/tms-depression-25469/feed/ 0