In this feature, we ask whether there are links between inflammation and anxiety. Although evidence is slowly mounting, we have a great deal to learn about the relationship between the two. Anxiety is normal. Most people will feel anxious now…
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Study reveals dietary factors associated with mental health
Although there is a well-established relationship between diet and physical health, the associations between diet and mental health remain largely undiscovered. A team of researchers recently used survey data to investigate the role that diet plays in mental health. Key…
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Sleep loss may disrupt the brain's ability to ‘unlearn’ fear
A study reveals how getting less sleep than normal may impair the brain’s capacity to regulate fear. The finding helps explain why frequent sleep disturbances make people more prone to anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sleep plays a crucial…
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Social anxiety, depression, and dating app use: What is the link?
A study finds that social anxiety and depression lead to a greater use of dating apps and affect what people hope to gain from them. Pew Research Center data released in February this year indicate that, in the United States,…
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US election 2020: Undocumented status and mental healthcare access
In this perspective article, Dr. Luz M. Garcini, Cristina Abraham, and Pamela L. Cruz consider what the upcoming presidential election might mean for the access to mental healthcare of people living with undocumented status in the United States. Disclaimer: Dr….
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Probiotics may reduce symptoms of depression
A new review has found that probiotics, or a combination of prebiotics and probiotics, may help reduce the symptoms of depression. A new review of the current research on the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on depression and anxiety symptoms…
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How the brain balances feelings of stress and calm
Two regions of the brain play pivotal roles in the experience of stress and the restoration of calm, an imaging study has discovered. The effects of stress on the mind and body, such as heightened alertness and a rapid heartbeat,…
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What is trauma? Types, symptoms, and treatments
Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. Not everyone…
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What do near-death experiences feel like?
Near-death experiences are rare but can be emotionally loaded occurrences for those who go through them. But what kind of mark do these unsettling experiences leave? A new study claims it can now offer an “unbiased” evaluation of people’s descriptions…
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