Aggressive video games are not a risk factor for mental health problems, according to a new study of more than
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High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems in adulthood, study suggests
Researchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical
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No, it’s not weird to talk to yourself. Mental health experts point to pandemic, unrest as possible reasons
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep much of the population in their homes for most of the day, it’s
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Can’t draw a mental picture? Aphantasia causes blind spots in the mind’s eye
If you were asked to draw a picture of your grandparents’ living room from memory, could you do it? For
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How are older adults coping with the mental health effects of COVID-19?
Older adults are especially vulnerable to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic—with higher risks of severe complications and death, and
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Using machine learning to track the pandemic’s impact on mental health
Dealing with a global pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of millions of people. A team of
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How strong is your mental imagery? It might depend on how ‘excitable’ your neurons are
The strength of a person’s mental imagery—their ability to picture something in their mind’s eye—is linked to the excitability of
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COVID-19’s impact on youth mental health the focus of new research
COVID-19 has led to an elevated awareness of threat in the environment and has caused major disruptions to families’ lives,
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Pregnancy: iron deficiency increases risk for mental retardation
Women have in the first two-thirds of the pregnancy, too little iron in the blood, which is a risk for
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Living near the sea reduces mental health problems among poor people
Poorer people may be ‘42% less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety or other mental health issues if they live
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