Recent research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health has found that sexting does not contribute to an increase in depression symptoms or conduct problems among adolescents over time.
A study found that borderline personality traits and depressive symptoms have a bidirectional relationship in boys but a unidirectional relationship in girls, with notable differences in the way each predicts the other over time.
Individuals with both social anxiety disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder experience significantly more severe symptoms and impairments, highlighting the need for early screening and targeted interventions.
Shared positive self-perceptions of aging within couples act as a protective factor against depressive symptoms, while divergent or shared negative perceptions correlate with greater increases in depressive symptoms over time.
Virtual reality therapy can effectively reduce symptoms of major depressive disorder, matching the success of traditional behavioral activation methods.
A study reveals that chronic stress alters sperm's long noncoding RNAs, affecting offspring development and behavior, potentially leading to anxiety and depression-like symptoms, highlighting the role of paternal stress in epigenetic inheritance.
Exercise mitigates the negative effects of gut microbiota disruption on the hippocampus's ability to produce new neurons, preserving cognitive function and reducing anxiety-like behaviors in rats.
Internet addiction in adolescents is linked to altered brain connectivity in the default mode, executive control, and salience networks, potentially impacting self-regulation, impulsivity, and attention management.
A recent psychology paper suggests that trypophobia, the fear of clusters of small holes, may have evolutionary origins linked to avoiding dangerous animals and infectious diseases.
Intensive lifestyle changes, including a plant-based diet, exercise, stress management, and social support, improved cognitive function and daily living activities in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists have discovered how a key enzyme, PINK1, is switched on by interacting with specific parts of cell machinery, which helps protect brain cells from Parkinson's disease.
For many combat veterans and trauma survivors, the Fourth of July's fireworks are a distressing ordeal, triggering symptoms of PTSD and anxiety.
Frequent use of photo filters is linked to increased muscle dysmorphia symptoms, particularly among boys and young men.
A meta-analysis reveals that long-term use of ADHD medications methylphenidate and atomoxetine enhances attention, inhibition, and working memory, suggesting both drugs are equally effective in improving cognitive functions in ADHD patients.
Romantic breakups can be potentially traumatic events for emerging adults, triggering symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.