A new study published in the journal Death Studies suggests that positive childhood experiences can reduce the impact of trauma-related stress on suicidal thoughts in young adults. Researchers found that …
Mental HealthPositive early experiences may buffer suicidal thoughts in those with trauma symptoms, new study finds
Mental HealthMIND diet linked to better attentional control in schoolchildren, study finds
A study of schoolchildren found that children whose diets more closely resembled the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) performed better on a cognitive task measuring attentional control. In …
Mental HealthDigital therapy cuts body image anxiety in men by tackling appearance habits
A new study published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has found that appearance-related safety behaviors—such as repeatedly checking one’s appearance in the mirror, asking others for reassurance, or avoiding social situations …
Mental HealthLiver health may influence mental health via inflammation and glutamate levels
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A study in China found that feeding mice a high-fat diet combined with …
Mental HealthNew study links intermittent fasting to improved mood via brain’s dopamine system
Intermittent fasting may help alleviate depression symptoms by targeting dopamine receptors in the brain, according to a new study published in Neurobiology of Disease. Depression is one of the most …
Mental HealthAshwagandha extract boosts memory and cognition in people with mild cognitive impairment, study finds
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new clinical trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that an …
Mental HealthOut-of-body experiences linked to higher rates of mental health symptoms and trauma, study finds
A new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences suggests that people who report out-of-body experiences, where they feel separated from their physical body, tend to show higher …