Psychology

Unveiling the Impact: How Adverse Childhood Experiences Influence Brain Development and Mental Health

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Childhood Adversity Alters Brain Advancement, Increasing Mental Health Risks: virginia Tech Study Table of Contents Childhood Adversity Alters Brain Advancement, Increasing Mental Health Risks: virginia Tech Study Unlocking the Brain’s Resilience: How Childhood Adversity Shapes Adolescent Development Unlocking the Brain’s Resilience: how Childhood Trauma Impacts Adolescent progress Understanding the Neural Mechanisms Brain Connectivity and Substance … Read more

Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Alters Brain Function

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Summary: Researchers identified a rare genetic mutation in two schizophrenia patients that increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice. The mutation led to higher levels of glycine decarboxylase (GLDC), an enzyme that degrades glycine, reducing NMDA receptor activation. Mice with extra copies of the GLDC gene exhibited schizophrenia-like behaviors, confirming its role in the condition. Advanced brain … Read more

Top 5 Universities for Psychology 2025: Stanford Still Leads

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Psychology has become one of the most sought-after fields of study in recent years. While some students enroll with clear career or academic aspirations, others pursue psychology to deepen their understanding of the brain, mind, and human behavior. A psychology degree offers diverse specialization options, including clinical, counseling, developmental, educational, forensic, and … Read more

Study links excessive screen time to psychological distress in adolescents

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Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors – including playing video games, reading for leisure or spending a lot of time distracted by screens – have a higher risk of facing psychological distress in the future, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. On the other hand, moderate … Read more

Blocking mobile internet for two weeks improves mental health and well-being

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Today, nearly every American – 91% – owns a cellphone that can access the internet, according to the Pew Research Center. In 2011, only about one-third did. Another study finds they average 5 hours and 16 minutes a day staring at small screens. With that rapid infiltration has come widespread concern about the negative psychological effects of being … Read more

In psychotherapists vs. ChatGPT contest, the latter wins, new study finds

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Young Woman’s Misdiagnosis: From Suspected STDs to Cancer in Two Years

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The Overlooked Symptoms: A Young Woman’s Battle ‍with Cervical Cancer At just 25​ years old, Vicky Ellis was diagnosed with cervical cancer, a diagnosis that came after​ two ‍years of persistent symptoms ⁤and misdirected medical attention. Her story, as reported by the British Daily Mirror, sheds ⁣light​ on the challenges ‍young women face when their … Read more

Financial Rewards Make It Possible

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Research shows cash incentives are a potent tool in helping smokers quit, especially effective among pregnant women, indicating a promising approach for public health initiatives. New research highlights that financial incentives significantly boost smoking cessation rates, including among pregnant individuals, debunking previous doubts about their effectiveness. This broad study spans several continents and reinforces the … Read more

Feeling Depressed? Harvard Psychologist Suggests Going to Work Could Help

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Companies Ignoring Employee Mental Health Are Shooting Themselves in the Foot, Study Reveals ⁣ Companies​ that fail to address employees’⁣ mental health may be undermining their own success, according to a new study. Adults with social anxiety and ⁤ depression tend to work fewer hours, ​as revealed by a recent study published ⁣in ​ Psychiatric … Read more

Research reveals emotional and work-life strain in infertility treatment patients

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Infertility is a problem that affects between 8% and 12% of couples of reproductive age worldwide – for some of them, the problem interrupts a life project, which is the desire to have children and build a family. Advances in technology and medicine have made assisted reproductive treatments possible, but they can be physically and … Read more