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Childhood adversity may blunt brain development rather than …
7 小时之前 · A new study published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience sheds light on how early exposure to family-related stressors, such as harsh parenting, family conflict, and unsafe neighborhoods, impacts brain development. Researchers found that children exposed to these threats showed distinct patterns of brain development between late childhood and adolescence.
COVID-19 lockdowns linked to accelerated brain aging in …
2 天之前 · A longitudinal neuroimaging study of adolescents found that their brains underwent accelerated aging between 2018 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. This was evidenced by increased thinning of the cortex region of the brain in these individuals. On average, brains of girls aged an ...
Changes in dysfunctional attitudes linked to improved wellbeing …
4 天之前 · Recent research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs sheds light on the ways psychedelic experiences might influence mental wellbeing. The study suggests that while intense, subjective reactions during psychedelic use—such as emotional breakthroughs or mystical feelings—contribute to improvements in wellbeing, changes in dysfunctional attitudes after the experience play an even ...
Brain circuitry changes linked to therapeutic success in depression ...
6 天之前 · Changes in brain activity observed after just two months of therapy predicted longer-term benefits. Participants who showed early neural adaptations were more likely to experience sustained improvements in problem-solving ability and reductions in depression symptoms over the 24-month study period.
AI-assisted venting can boost psychological well-being, study …
5 天之前 · As artificial intelligence becomes more intertwined with everyday life, researchers are exploring its potential to support mental health. A study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being found that venting to an AI chatbot reduces high-intensity negative emotions like anger and frustration. However, it does not foster a sense of …
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New research sheds light on the neuropsychological mechanisms …
2024年1月10日 · Scientists have discovered that rapid-acting antidepressants like ketamine, psilocybin, and scopolamine can alter negative mood biases in rodent models, a symptom common in depressive disorders. This breakthrough, published in Science Translational Medicine, suggests new approaches to treat Major Depressive …
Rewiring decision-making: The promising path to overcoming
2024年2月24日 · We are regularly reminded of the many ways that cognitive biases interfere with our decision making. However, beyond teaching a specific skill or rule – for example, how to calculate expected values – reading articles and books or even completing courses and business cases has proven of little help to people in the throes of making a decision. . That conclusion was succinctly summarised by ...
Meta-analysis highlights potential of psilocybin therapy for …
2023年12月8日 · A scientific review and meta-analysis published in Psychiatry Research concludes that “well-designed phase III trials are urgently needed” to further examine the promising effects of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in patients with major depression and life-threatening cancer. These pivotal trials would assess the safety and efficacy of this novel approach in comparison to existing ...