When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A McGill University study has shown that hearing plays a crucial role in how people coordinate and control speech movements in real-time. Published in The Journal

Ultra-low-dose ketamine can curb opioid withdrawal

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury deaths in young adults in the United States, with fentanyl causing over 70,000 deaths annually. Many people who use fentanyl become trapped

Research reveals gene expression’s role in depression and immunity

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study, conducted in a shared effort between U.K. and Italian researchers offers novel insights about the biological mechanisms behind major depressive disorder (MDD), and

Mental health concerns are a huge part of primary care practice

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

An examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to musculoskeletal complaints in everyday care. One in nine patients was

A novel ‘sensory CBT’ strategy for hoarding disorder demonstrates its potential in a pre-clinical study

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study by UNSW psychology researchers has shown.

PTSD symptoms can be reduced through treatment including a video game

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with healthcare

Social media posts may provide early warning of PTSD problems

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Scientists have analysed millions of tweets to identify COVID-19 survivors living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — demonstrating the effectiveness of using social media data as a tool for early

Regular light-intensity exercise can help erase fear memories and prevent PTSD, study suggests

October 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent and treat PTSD. However, the

Study of former NFL players finds 1 in 3 believe they have CTE

October 5, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A new study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows that about one-third believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neuropathological condition linked to repeated head trauma that can

Neural signatures commonly observed when humans make choices can also reflect choice-independent processes

October 5, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

When making decisions, people do not just compare their options, but also appraise how they feel about their options. These two processes should be reflected in distinct neural activity, with