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Atheism May Be More Prevalent Than Past Surveys Suggest
Atheists might represent as much as 20-35% of the U.S. population, according to a study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. Most surveys suggest atheists ... Read More
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Support from Dads Might Offset Effects of Maternal Depression
Children raised by parents with depression may experience a range of challenges, including delays in social and cognitive development, an increased risk of some mental health conditions, ... Read More
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Animal Study Suggests Cannabis Might Reverse Brain Aging
In a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the active ingredient in cannabis—reversed age-related cognitive decline in mice. Mice, like humans, ... Read More
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Two Studies Uncover Long-Lasting Effects of Childhood Bullying
Bullying has long-lasting negative effects that may extend into adulthood, according to two new studies. One study, published in the journal Pediatrics, links bullying in fifth grade to ... Read More
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Psychiatric Admissions Increase Among Children, and Other News
From 2008-2015, the number of children admitted to children’s hospitals for suicidal thoughts or self-harm more than doubled. More than half of these admissions were among teens ages ... Read More
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Support from Children, Families Lowers Seniors’ Dementia Risk
Positive, supportive relationships with children and romantic partners can lower seniors’ risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. ... Read More
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Political Talk Negatively Affects Workplace Mental Health
Workers in the United States report feeling stressed and cynical due to political discussions at work, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA). A similar APA ... Read More
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Researchers Identify 6 Reasons Why People May Fake Orgasms
Numerous studies have documented the prevalence of fake orgasms during sexual activity, but few have looked at what motivates this form of pretending. A new study published in the journal ... Read More
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Placebo Effect May Help Ease Pain of Broken Heart After Breakup
When people take steps they believe will help them move past the end of a relationship, they may begin to feel better, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. The ... Read More
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Health Care Bill, and Other News
The House voted Thursday, by a narrow margin of 217-213, to repeal and replace significant portions of the Affordable Care Act. The bill now moves to the Senate. According to the nonpartisan ... Read More
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Media Coverage of Mass Shooters Often Perpetuates Stereotypes
Media portrayals of mass shooters often strengthen stereotypes about race, religion, and mental health, according to a study accepted for publication in the journal Advances in Journalism ... Read More
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High Risk of Illness and Death Associated with Opioid Addiction
People who abuse opioids face what researchers have called an “alarmingly high” risk of death, according to a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. The study found nearly ... Read More
