Clinical PsychologyOct 2, 2024
Eyes on the fries: how our vision creates a food trend
Research shows that how we rate food is influenced by 'serial dependence' -- our judgement cascades on from the food we've just seen.
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Clinical PsychologySep 24, 2024
Psychedelics excite cells in hippocampus to reduce anxiety
A classic psychedelic, similar to LSD, psilocybin and mescalin, was found to activate a cell type in the brain that silences other neighboring neurons, a result that provides insight into how such drugs reduce anxiety…
Clinical PsychologySep 23, 2024
Most new recessive developmental disorder diagnoses lie within known genes
Researchers assessed the role of recessive genetic variants in developmental disorders, suggesting reanalysis of genetic data could improve understanding and diagnosis of conditions for millions of families worldwide.
Clinical PsychologySep 18, 2024
When serotonin dims the light
Signals in our brain are not always processed in the same way: certain receptors modulate these mechanisms, influencing our mood, perception, and behavior in various ways. One of these is the 5-HT2A receptor, which has a…
Clinical PsychologySep 18, 2024
I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?
In the movie Inside Out 2, 13-year-old Riley, who has recently started puberty, has a panic attack during a hockey game timeout.
Clinical PsychologySep 17, 2024
Brain divides meal into different phases
The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy…
Clinical PsychologySep 10, 2024
Study explores access to psychedelics for therapeutic use
Feeling safe and comfortable are key when discussing your health and wellbeing with your primary care provider. However, that feeling of comfort and safety can't be taken for granted among many people who have turned to…
Clinical PsychologySep 9, 2024
'Out-of-body' research could lead to new ways to promote social harmony
Out-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a 'transformative' effect on people's ability to experience empathy and connect with others, new research explains.
Clinical PsychologySep 2, 2024
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Clinical PsychologyAug 28, 2024
People experiencing relatively mild cases of mental ill-health may be perceived differently by others depending on whether or not diagnostic labels are provided
Diagnostic labels for people experiencing what some consider to be relatively milder forms of mental-ill health may affect how others perceive them for better and worse, according to a new study.
Clinical PsychologyAug 19, 2024
Study explains why laws are written in an incomprehensible style
A new study on 'legalese' suggests this convoluted language acts to convey a sense of authority in legal documents. The researchers also found that even non-lawyers use legalese when asked to write laws.
Clinical PsychologyAug 19, 2024
Is obesity an eating disorder?
Obesity is a health condition, but it does not fall under the category of eating disorder. However, certain eating disorders may ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 18, 2024
Expansion to U of Manitoba's clinical psychology program must go further to address shortage, experts say
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Clinical PsychologyAug 16, 2024
Here's What You Should Know About Ketamine As A Treatment For Depression
A photo shows actor Matthew Perry, who died after overdosing on ketamine. When taken in a medical setting and under medical ...
Clinical PsychologyAug 5, 2024
New method tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in minutes
A new tool to track the neurons and molecules activated in the brain by psychedlic drugs could help scientists unlock the benefits of psychedelic treatments for patients with brain disorders.
Clinical PsychologyJul 30, 2024
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Clinical PsychologyJul 17, 2024
Psilocybin generates psychedelic experience by disrupting brain network
Researchers report that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, destabilizes a critical network of brain areas involved in introspective thinking. The findings provide a neurobiological explanation for the…
Clinical PsychologyJul 12, 2024
OCD Treatments
Jul. 12—Today's article is about a new generation of treatments for a disorder called OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
Clinical PsychologyJul 10, 2024
Researchers pinpoint brain cells that delay first bite of food
Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation to eat is driven by a complex web of cells in the brain that use signals from within the body, as well as sensory information…
Clinical PsychologyJul 8, 2024
Navigating mental health treatment options can be overwhelming – a clinical psychologist explains why it’s worth the effort
The percentage of Americans seeking mental health treatment nearly doubled between 2004 and 2022, with almost a quarter of the ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 2, 2024
Two new species of Psilocybe mushrooms discovered in southern Africa
In a new paper, researchers and citizen mycologists describe the two new species as Psilocybe ingeli and Psilocybe maluti. The paper also contains information on the traditional use of P. maluti by Basotho traditional…
Clinical PsychologyJul 1, 2024
Hyperthyroidism and Mental Health Impact
Like other hormones, thyroid hormones can have an effect on your mental health. Treating this condition can help improve symptoms ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 27, 2024
Emotional overeating fed by temperament, caregivers' reactions to children's emotions
A research team tracked children from infancy through age 3 to explore the roots of emotional overeating. Parents/caregivers were surveyed about the children's temperaments and whether they consumed food to manage their…
Clinical PsychologyJun 25, 2024
Oral ketamine set for pivotal trials in resistant depression
A mid-stage trial of oral ketamine tablets has shown promising results in treatment-resistant depression (TRD), setting up a ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 24, 2024
Ketamine slow-release tablet reduces symptoms of severe depression: Clinical trial
A slow-release, tablet form of ketamine with minimal side-effects has the potential to make treatment more affordable and accessible.
Clinical PsychologyJun 24, 2024
Taking ketamine pills twice a week ‘stops depression in its tracks’, study finds
Experts explained why the drug is not on the NHS yet KETAMINE pills benefit those with depression and can be taken at home, a ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 24, 2024
A ketamine pill may help hard-to-treat depression with fewer side effects, early research suggests
A new ketamine pill may help hard-to-treat depression with fewer side effects than other forms of the treatment, early research ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 20, 2024
Can LSD confer psychological strength and resilience?
Lifetime LSD use is associated with a higher likelihood of severe psychological distress after losing one's job, according to a new study.
Clinical PsychologyJun 13, 2024
Research points to a potential approach to mitigating diabetes risk from antipsychotic medications
New University of Pittsburgh research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of diabetes associated with widely ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 10, 2024
Unregulated sales of a toxic and hallucinogenic mushroom endanger public health
Americans' interest in a potentially harmful 'magic mushroom' is soaring, according to a new study. The scientists suggest that the growing market for Amanita muscaria may be sparked in part by emerging clinical research…