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Listen up: Birdsong may calm anxiety, paranoia
“The results suggest that it may be worthwhile to investigate the targeted use of natural sounds such as birdsong in a clinical setting — for...
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Brussels terror attack victim euthanized in Belgium at age 23
Although she was not physically injured, the Flemish teen was traumatized by the attack.
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Four commonly abused drugs linked with atrial fibrillation
All four drugs – cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, and cannabis – whether stimulants or depressants – cause “quite dramatic and often rapid...
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Cognition-boosting ‘smart drugs’ not so smart for healthy people
“While the drugs administered were motivational, the resulting increase in effort came at a cost in the loss of productivity.”
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Preexisting mental illness symptoms spiked during pandemic
Disease severity was higher among individuals with preexisting mental illness admitted to inpatient care in the wake of COVID-19.
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Sleep kits help foster children manage effects of trauma
The sleep kits, some containing a stuffed animal, aromatherapy, and a night-light, could be an alternative to other forms of sleep therapy or...
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Self-worth training boosts ketamine’s effects in severe depression
The double-blind, randomized clinical trial is the first to assess combining ketamine with a low-cost protective learning program.
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‘Disturbing’ lack of follow-up care after psychiatric crises
Patients who had received both primary care and mental health care before an acute event had the highest odds of receiving follow-up.
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‘Not in our lane’: Physicians rebel at idea they should discuss gun safety with patients
Hundreds of physicians have posted comments on arguments that doctors should bring up gun safety when talking to their patients.
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Dementia signs detected years before diagnosis
Findings of a new study offer hope for interventions to reduce the risk of the dementia developing.