For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, older age is associated with small but significant increases in certain complications, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Psychological Science in the Public Interest (Volume 25, Issue 2)Read the Full Text (PDF, HTML) Hello Kitty has eyes but no mouth. The unique anatomy of the world-famous Japanese cartoon girl, who appears to be a cat, reflects an important aspect of her nation’s cultural norms—she doesn’t need a mouth because in Japan, it is more important to read the feelings of others than to broadcast your own.
Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, expanding the catalog of known mutations associated with ASD.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.
People with severe, treatment-resistant depression who received vagus nerve stimulation therapy showed improvement in depressive symptoms, quality of life, and ability to complete the tasks of daily life, according to a national clinical trial led by researchers at WashU Medicine.
Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have engineered a molecular technology that can turn off pain receptors.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be challenging. Instead of a time of joy and celebration, the season can be a source of sadness and depression, especially if they are missing a loved one or find themselves alone. Katie Godshall, a clinical assistant professor in social work and expert in the field of mental health, says the first step is to realize that these feelings are perfectly normal.
Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 Practitioner Pulse Survey. Barriers by many insurance companies can make it more difficult for psychologists to remain in-network and for patients to access the care they need, exacerbating the ongoing mental health crisis.
The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss.
The most wonderful time of the year can be excruciating for those dealing with grief, sadness or loneliness.
When young children’s behavior becomes challenging, many parents resort to threats – from taking away toys to threatening that Santa will skip their house, a national poll suggests.
As they ring in 2025, many people will be thinking about how to reset goals and make lifestyle changes. Individuals often set challenging resolutions and then tend to lose motivation as time progresses. Instead of making a resolution, Virginia Tech behavioral psychologist Samantha Harden suggests a different approach in the new year.
A University of Miami psychologist outlines strategies to help us rebalance, find a spark of joy, and restore a sense of hopefulness when life’s inevitable blue notes are sounding.
Dr. Amy Grooms, a psychiatrist at UAMS, to discuss the revolutionary SAINT protocol—a cutting-edge therapy using magnetic stimulation and personalized brain mapping to transform lives. Dr. Grooms shares the science behind the success, the emotional breakthroughs of her patients, and the broader implications for mental health care. Could this technology be the key to addressing other complex conditions like bipolar disorder, OCD, or even schizophrenia?
There are over 500 child life programs in the United States today, which help children and their families reduce the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalization and illness. With nothing like this available for adults, an team at Michigan Medicine started a similar program for adult patients undergoing complex heart procedures.
The holidays can bring good times and happiness, but for many, joy is overshadowed by sadness, loss and grief. Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, founding director of the Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care offers tips on coping at this time of year.
Virtually all (90%) people over 50 say they have at least one close friend, while 10% say they do not, a new poll finds. But having no close friends was twice as common among people with worse health, whether mental or physical.
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