News Feature Channel: Psychology and Psychiatry

Nurturing Now, Thriving Later: The Lasting Power of Affectionate Mothering

American Psychological Association (APA) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 EST

Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Adding Art to Our Lives Boosts Well-being

University of Vienna — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:50:35 EST

Simply looking at visual art, visiting a museum, or having art in your hospital room can enhance well-being, particularly repeated engagement, which can increase the meaning we feel in life, according to a new international study led by researchers from the University of Vienna.

A $25 Million Gift Establishes the Stein Tikun Olam Early Connections Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:00:00 EST

The Tikun Olam Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles has awarded a $25 million gift to establish the Stein Tikun Olam Early Connections Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). This program will be one of the first of its kind in the nation providing universal, hospital-wide infant-family mental health services. The transformational donation is the largest in the history of CHLA dedicated to early childhood mental health.

Researchers Uncover Molecular Connection Between Body Fat and Anxiety

McMaster University — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 EST

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have revealed a novel link between body fat (adipose tissue) and anxiety, shedding light on the intricate relationship between metabolism and mental health.

Study Explores Relationship Between Stigma Faced by Parents in Sexual and Gender Minority Families and Children's Emotional and Behavioral Health

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:55:18 EST

Stress, Depression Factor Into Link Between Insomnia, Heavy Drinking

Ohio State University — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:15:42 EST

A new study suggests that stress and depression factor into the relationship between insomnia and hazardous drinking. But because the relationship between poor sleep and heavy drinking goes in both directions, the influence of stress or depression depends on which condition came first, the analysis found.

Brain Research: Study Shows How Brain Stimulation Can Influence Decisions

Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:45:52 EST

A simple method of brain stimulation has been shown to change how people make decisions. These were the findings of a new study by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), which was published in the "Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience". The investigation used transcranial direct current stimulation, which is an established method in research and therapy.

Relationships Between Clinical Psychological Depression and Employee Absenteeism: A Data Analytics Approach

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:55:11 EST

Autistic Patients Need Better Care, Accommodations in the Medical Office

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:40:17 EST

Lauren Schiff, MD, a gynecologic surgeon at the UNC School of Medicine, and Ashley Hester, PhD, a psychologist at the UNC TEACCH Autism Program, outline simple ways physicians can improve quality of care for autistic patients - and how these methods can help everyone who comes into the office.

Fighting for Others: How Guilt and Obligation Drives the Desire for More Intensive Treatments in End-of-Life Cancer Care

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:20:18 EST

Social pressures and moral obligations, rather than hope for recovery, often push terminally ill patients to pursue futile treatments, Rutgers researchers find.

Image-Based Memory May Heighten Symptoms of PTSD

Association for Psychological Science — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:20:36 EST

Using imagery can help people keep their memories vivid for longer, but for those with PTSD, a strong sense of imagery could be harmful.

Puberty Triggers Brain Rewiring in Genetic Condition Tied to Autism

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:15:49 EST

Changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty may explain why some children with a rare genetic disorder have higher risk of developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a UCLA Health study.

Focused Ultrasound Exceeds One Million Patients Treated Worldwide

Focused Ultrasound Foundation — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:50:38 EST

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation today announced a historic achievement for the field of noninvasive medicine: more than one million patients worldwide have now been treated with focused ultrasound.

Brain Pathway Links Inflammation to Loss of Motivation, Energy in Advanced Cancer

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:00 EST

Researchers at WashU Medicine identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study they describe a brain pathway that starts with neurons (labeled in green, above) that sense inflammation signals, and the researchers were able to treat the loss of motivation by blocking this pathway.

Recognizing and Overcoming Postpartum Depression

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:25:22 EST

Having a baby is a life-changing experience filled with emotion. It can bring great joy, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose, but also feelings of sadness, irritability, self-doubt, inadequacy, and exhaustion. When the negative feelings begin to outweigh the positives, a new parent might be experiencing postpartum depression.

The Number of US Nonparents Who Never Want Children Is Growing

Michigan State University — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:50:40 EST

Recent data from Pew Research Center suggest that Americans are rethinking whether they want to become parents. This could be part of a long-term trend, as a research team from Michigan State University found that the percentage of nonparents in the United States who never want children has doubled over the past 20 years.

The Efficacy of Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Prolonged Grief Disorder: A Systematic Review

University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:10:00 EST

25 Years of Revolutionizing Musicians' Physical and Mental Wellness

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:50:56 EST

Twenty-five years ago, Associate Professor of Oboe James Brody launched the Musicians' Wellness Initiative--now the Musicians' Wellness Program (MWP)--at the University of Colorado Boulder's College of Music.

Quitting Menthol Cigarettes Is Extra Hard, but a New U-M Study Will Test the Best Way to Do It

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:30:42 EST

Nearly half of Americans who smoke use menthol cigarettes that are harder to quit, driving up their health risks with every puff. Now, a new University of Michigan study will test the best way to help people who smoke menthol break that habit.

Chula & Global Partners Host 2025 International Symposium on Music Therapy

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:55:13 EST

Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts hosted the international academic conference, "2025 International Symposium in Music Therapy," which was presided over by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, the university's president, at the opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Princess Sirivannavari Room, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.