Summary: Researchers completed the largest-ever genetic study on depression, encompassing 1.3 million genomes. Their findings indicate that individuals with hospital-treated depression have an increased genetic risk for other psychiatric conditions…
Category: Psychology
Anger, The Forgotten Emotion Unveiled: How Trauma Influences Problem Anger
Summary: Anger remains a misunderstood emotion, often stigmatized and mishandled in society. Researchers revealed a significant link between problem anger and trauma experiences, with anger serving as a common, yet…
Mental Health and Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women
Summary: A recent study reveals a potential vulnerability of pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders towards self-medicating with cannabis. Prior research had been vague, generalizing mental health issues…
Ketamine in Depression Treatment: Balancing Promise with Caution
Summary: Researchers examined the evolving use of ketamine as a treatment for depression in New Zealand. While acknowledging its potential benefits for treatment-resistant depression, they advise against a rapid large-scale…
Embracing Virtually: How Digital Interactions Mirror the Warmth of Real-World Hugs
Summary: The concept of “digital hugs” challenges the way we think about physical vs. online interactions. Recent research investigates how the feelings and experiences surrounding a hug can be translated…
Is Childhood Adversity A Lens for Moral Judgments?
Summary: Researchers uncovered how a person’s childhood adversity shapes others’ judgments of their actions. The study reveals that people perceive negative actions by those with challenging childhoods as less a…
Children’s Views on Inequality: The Power of Explanation
Summary: Researchers revealed that children’s perceptions of inequality are shaped by how its origins are explained to them. While adults often attribute social inequalities to structural forces, children interpret these…
Unlocking Schizophrenia: Mitochondria Dysfunction at the Forefront
Summary: Researchers have identified a pivotal role of impaired mitochondrial function in the development of schizophrenia by examining the genetic risk factor 3q29 deletion syndrome. The genetic condition, known to…
