Medical research
A study published in the journal Mental Illness has found that individuals with schizophrenia who experience personal agency and construct coherent narratives of their lives and experiences during psychiatric treatment may have a better chance of recovery. The research, conducted by investigators from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, involved
Magnetic resonance imaging
A new study has shed light on the hierarchical network disruptions in Schizophrenia, providing a multi-level framework for understanding the brain's functional connectivity in this disorder. Researchers at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics have used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate the brain's
Dementia
Older adults who regularly listen to music may experience a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to a Monash University-led study. The research, led by Emma Jaffa and Professor Joanne Ryan, analyzed data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study and found that always
Mental health
Research conducted at the Yale University School of Medicine has shed light on the early development of social perception pathways in neonates, including those with a family history of autism. The study found that intrinsic functional connectivity in these pathways at birth is linked to attention to faces at four
Autism spectrum disorders
Researchers from Jiangxi, China, have conducted a comprehensive review of the latest findings on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), shedding light on the complex neurocognitive alterations that underlie this condition. The review, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, integrates insights from structural neuroimaging, functional connectivity, molecular biology, cognitive studies, genetics,
Dementia
Older adults who regularly listen to music may experience a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to a Monash University-led study. The research, led by Emma Jaffa and Professor Joanne Ryan, analyzed data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study and found that always
Mental health
A nationally representative survey conducted in Australia and New Zealand has found that a significant majority of participants engage in contemplative practices, with 70% of the total 2640 participants reporting to have practiced contemplative activities over the past year. The most commonly practiced contemplative activities were meditation, relaxation, breathing techniques,
Brain injuries
A recent study published in the Brain Impairment journal has shed light on the use of a 10-item version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-10) for assessing psychological distress in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research, conducted by investigators at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria
Mental health
Research has identified a correlation between certain patterns of social media use and poorer psychological outcomes, including increased symptoms of depression and anxiety. A recent preprint study aimed to examine whether emotion regulation difficulties predict patterns of social media use and, in turn, symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study
Mental health
A nationally representative survey conducted in Australia and New Zealand has found that a significant majority of participants engage in contemplative practices, with 70% of the total 2640 participants reporting to have practiced contemplative activities over the past year. The most commonly practiced contemplative activities were meditation, relaxation, breathing techniques,
Mental health
Researchers in the field of eating disorders are highlighting the need for greater transparency and reflexivity in their studies, particularly when it comes to the authors' personal experiences and perspectives on suffering, death, and dying. According to a recent study, including reflexivity statements in manuscripts on end-of-life care and
Mental health
Research has identified a correlation between certain patterns of social media use and poorer psychological outcomes, including increased symptoms of depression and anxiety. A recent preprint study aimed to examine whether emotion regulation difficulties predict patterns of social media use and, in turn, symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study
