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Kids who survived Super Bowl shooting are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems

Six months after Gabriella Magers-Darger's legs were burned by sparks from a ricocheted bullet at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February, the 14-year-old is ready to leave the past behind.

14 Aug 2024

Increased skin-to-skin time linked to better neurodevelopment

Skin-to-skin cuddling with a parent has lasting cognitive benefits for premature babies, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. Preemies who received more skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, while hospitalized as newborns were less likely to be developmentally delayed at 1 year of age, the study found.

8 Aug 2024

Rapid, noninvasive tool tracks neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a rapid, noninvasive tool to track the neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs.

5 Aug 2024

Study reveals high rate of head injuries and mental health issues in law enforcement officers

A new study is the first to shed light on the high prevalence of head injuries, and related mental health symptoms, in a previously overlooked population when it comes to concussion surveillance: law enforcement officers.

5 Aug 2024

University of Oxford’s online therapies offer hope for anxiety and PTSD patients

Urgent treatment solutions are needed for children, adolescents and adults with mental health conditions. Despite the government committing to spending 8.9% of all NHS funding on mental health treatment last year, the pipeline to build new facilities and train new staff will take years and, on their own, are insufficient to meet demand.

5 Aug 2024

How states pioneered the medical marijuana movement in America

From the war on drugs to the current wave of legalization efforts, public opinion in the United States has shifted on few issues like it has with marijuana.

1 Aug 2024

Wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings

A research team led by UC San Diego has, for the first time, shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings.

29 Jul 2024

Gene variant predicts cognitive decline after stroke

New research led by UCLA Health has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for stroke survivors, providing doctors insights useful for developing targeted therapies.

25 Jul 2024

Study links social vulnerability to mental health and substance use disorders

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry uncovers significant associations between social vulnerability -; a measurement that aggregates social determinants of health like socioeconomic status, housing type, education and insurance coverage -; and the prevalence and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in the United States.

24 Jul 2024

Study: Danger circuit relies on neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters

In the split second as you accidentally touch the hot handle of a cast iron skillet, pain and a sense of danger rush in.

22 Jul 2024

Study identifies key neurons controlling threat response and escape in mice

Neuroscientists have discovered how the brain bidirectionally controls sensitivity to threats to initiate and complete escape behaviour in mice. These findings could help unlock new directions for discovering therapies for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

27 Jun 2024

New MDMA variants could be promising alternatives for safe psychotherapeutic applications

The use of the active ingredient 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy", to support psychotherapy for mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder is being discussed worldwide.

25 Jun 2024

Personalized brain circuit scores define six depression and anxiety biotypes

Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging data on brain circuit function to derive interpretable, personalized brain circuit dysfunction scores for patients with anxiety and depression.

19 Jun 2024

New psychotherapy shows promise in reducing chronic pain for older veterans

A new study led by UCLA Health and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms.

13 Jun 2024

Study finds service dogs reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans

The associations between psychiatric service dog partnership and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans.

7 Jun 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Nursing home staffing rules prompt pushback

It's not surprising that the nursing home industry is filing lawsuits to block new Biden administration rules requiring minimum staffing at facilities that accept federal dollars.

6 Jun 2024

Mindfulness as medicine: A powerful tool for pain and addiction

Mindfulness training has made its way into school districts, self-help and health books, and workplaces. One day soon, it could also be widely offered as a "medicine" for some physical and mental health conditions.

31 May 2024

Psychoactive drugs are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.

Lori Tipton is among the growing number of people who say that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, saved their lives.

29 May 2024

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

A recent review in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews presents a multidimensional model of loneliness, exploring its impact on social interactions, the oxytocin system, and illness. The study emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to understand and address loneliness effectively.

28 May 2024

Researchers produce advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brain

A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders.

24 May 2024

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder News and Research

Kids who survived Super Bowl shooting are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems

Increased skin-to-skin time linked to better neurodevelopment

Rapid, noninvasive tool tracks neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs

Study reveals high rate of head injuries and mental health issues in law enforcement officers

University of Oxford’s online therapies offer hope for anxiety and PTSD patients

How states pioneered the medical marijuana movement in America

Wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings

Gene variant predicts cognitive decline after stroke

Study links social vulnerability to mental health and substance use disorders

Study: Danger circuit relies on neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters

Study identifies key neurons controlling threat response and escape in mice

New MDMA variants could be promising alternatives for safe psychotherapeutic applications

Personalized brain circuit scores define six depression and anxiety biotypes

New psychotherapy shows promise in reducing chronic pain for older veterans

Study finds service dogs reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Nursing home staffing rules prompt pushback

Mindfulness as medicine: A powerful tool for pain and addiction

Psychoactive drugs are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

Researchers produce advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brain

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