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Could One Factor Explain All of These Psychological Disorders?
Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP What are the things you can and cannot control? And how much do these matter to your overall sense of well-being? A new theory of psychological disorders proposes that it is not just what you can control but also whether you fear you will lose control. According to Concordia University’s Adam Radomsky,…
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Research on Therapeutic Cannabis Lags Public Embrace
Renee Garfinkel Ph.D. A lot has changed in the world of cannabis in the decades since Professor of Medicinal Chemistry Raphael Mechoulam’s breakthrough research. A professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he identified THC as the psychoactive substance that impacts the brain’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), the largest receptor system in the human body. Mechoulam…
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Black History Month
Learning about the history of systemic racism during Black History Month – and all year – in the mental health system and movement and how it harms Black communities in the US and around the world is key for creating a mentally healthier world. We are highlighting Black and African American contributions to the mental…
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CVS launches virtual mental healthcare services
Written by Paige Haeffele CVS Health launched new virtual care options offering primary care and mental health services to Aetna members. The program can be used for scheduling appointments and 24/7 access to treatment for common illnesses and infections, according to a Jan. 23 news release from CVS. The service also can connect members to clinicians, including…
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The Consequences of Not Trusting Your Feelings
Jill P. Weber Ph.D. You should fix what bothers you and be strong. Many are drilled on this lesson beginning at an early age. It is taught by the culture at large, parents, teachers, coaches. As a result of this conditioning, you may sacrifice your feelings and instead strive to talk yourself out of what…
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Teen Influencers as Social Media Psychiatrists
Joseph E. Davis Ph.D. “I can’t; no matter how much I try, it’s like my brain won’t let me do it,” said a teen in a user-generated TikTok video, responding to a challenge to put her hand on a stove for $100. When the teen said her brain was stopping her, the challenger (same teen) quickly drew…
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Pregnancy-Related Brain Changes May Help New Mothers
Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D. and Brain & Behavior Staff Pregnancy is a time of profound changes in the female body, including the endocrine system—the system that secretes and regulates hormones. Changes in female sex hormones such as estrogen orchestrate numerous adaptations throughout the body, including the brain. Yet there is notably little data reflecting the impact of the reproductive process on the female…
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AI Identifies Rare Forms of Dementia
Written by Cami Rosso and reviewed by Vanessa Lancaster A new study conducted by scientists affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, and the University of Leipzig Medical Center demonstrates that artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning can detect rare types of dementia using medical images. “Dementia syndromes can be difficult to diagnose,” the…
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It Matters Why You Meditate
Written by Grace Bullock PHD People who meditate to feel better, not to be present with however they’re feeling, could be setting themselves up to feel even worse. “It’s one thing to use meditation to be more open, expansive, and present to what arises,” says Dr John P. Forsyth, Professor of Psychology at the University…
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SB 224 INTRODUCED TO BRING MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO SCHOOLS
NAMI California Good news: State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) has introduced SB 224 to require all students in California receive age-appropriate mental health education. The bill, which NAMI California co-sponsored, ensures that students in grades 1 and 12 will receive mental health education from a qualified instructor at least one…