Postpartum depression can affect anyone, and it often sneaks in quietly, like a shadow in the corners of a new mother’s life. It presents significant challenges for around 1 in…
Tag: Psychology
Decoding Schizophrenia: Brain Connectivity’s Role
Summary: Researchers have discovered differences in functional brain connectivity in individuals with and without schizophrenia, shedding light on the neural basis of the disorder. The brain’s cortex regulates sensory information,…
Pregnancy and Body Image Perception
Summary: A novel meta-analysis, encapsulating insights from 5,200 pregnant and 4,172 non-pregnant women, uncovers the multifaceted impacts of pregnancy on body image, revealing nuanced individual variations that range from heightened…
Rewiring the Brain: The Neural Code of Traumatic Memories
Summary: Unveiling the neurological enigma of traumatic memory formation, researchers harnessed innovative optical and machine-learning methodologies to decode the brain’s neuronal networks engaged during trauma memory creation. The team identified…
Hidden Emotions: The Subtle Impact of Facial Color
Summary: Researchers explored how facial color affects our subconscious perception of emotions. Using photos with “hybrid emotions,” they discovered that reddish facial hues enhanced the friendliness of happy expressions without…
Emotional Training Strengthens Mother-Baby Bonds
Summary: Up to one-third of mothers struggle to bond with their babies, leading to emotional distress for both, but a new approach may offer hope. Researchers trained expectant mothers, particularly…
AI Predicts Schizophrenia Via Hidden Linguistic Patterns
Summary: Scientists utilize AI language models to discern subtle speech patterns in schizophrenia patients, paving a new path in psychiatric assessment. Published research indicates that the AI could predict word…
Running Parallels Antidepressants in Reducing Depression
Summary: Researchers offered 141 patients with anxiety and/or depression a choice between 16 weeks of SSRIs (antidepressants) or group running therapy, revealing both options approximately equally benefited mental health. However,…
