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Sep 1, 2020 - A new study finds that one very vulnerable population group appears to be holding its own during the COVID-19 pandemic. An assessment of seniors with a pre-existing major depressive disorder... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - A new study shows that, when pairs of friends swapped bodies in a perceptual illusion, their beliefs about their own personalities became more similar to their beliefs about their friends’... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - A new Danish study identifies genetic risk factors for developing bipolar disorder and psychosis among people with depression. Bipolar disorder and thought disorders such as schizophrenia are serious mental disorders,... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - New research suggests a different therapeutic approach may be helpful in reducing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, University of Kentucky investigators discovered an antibody that targets neuro-inflammation... The post Alzheimer's Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound, negative impact on nine out of 10 people with eating disorders, according to a new study from the U.K. While it is well... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - Depression or anxiety in young adult males, ages 18 or 19, is linked to a 20 percent greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age, according to a... The post - first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - Aerobic exercise has clearly been shown to help young adults with major depression, and a new study from Rutgers University researchers suggests it may be possible to predict who would... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - People with germ and disease aversion are much more likely to engage in COVID-19 preventative behaviors, compared to older adults or those with a perceived higher risk, according to a... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 31, 2020 - A new study finds a link between feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone and increased anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior. A related study found that these... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 30, 2020 - In a new study, researchers based in Italy propose that development of trust among all participants is a key objective metric when assessing the effectiveness of virtual groups. Virtual communities... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 30, 2020 - Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence algorithm that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer?s by detecting subtle differences in language. According to researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey,... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 30, 2020 - New research has found key differences in the brains of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder who respond to one form of therapy over another. The findings could improve the odds that... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 30, 2020 - A new study reveals that very young children, even infants, are aware of racial differences, but?many adults believe children should be almost 5 years old before talking to them about... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 29, 2020 - A new study finds that simple exercises can help make people more playful, which helps them feel more satisfied with their lives. The new study from psychologists at Martin Luther... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Aug 29, 2020 - A survey of nurses caring for children with heart issues reveals that more than half are emotionally exhausted. The findings, recently presented at The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.