Newswise Feature Channel: Psychology and Psychiatry

Startup Supports Addiction Recovery Through VR Therapy Using 'Future-Self Avatars'

Indiana University — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:35:33 EST

An undergraduate student, a psychiatric researcher with over 20 years' experience and the founder of a digital arts company are working together to bring a powerful virtual-reality-based addiction therapy to a broader audience with support from Indiana University.

Doomscrolling in a Time of Tariffs: Expert Insights on the News Cycle and Mental Health

McMaster University — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:40:55 EST

Constant access to news keeps us informed in a fast-moving world, but it's important to find ways to navigate the news cycle to protect our mental health, a McMaster sociologist says.

The Bright Side of a Dark Personality - How Dark Triad Traits Influence Entrepreneurial Passion

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:20:51 EST

Pediatric Chronic Disease Prevalence Has Risen to Nearly 30% in the Last 20 Years

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:10:00 EST

The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past twenty years, with nearly 1-in-3, or about 25 million, young people ages 5 to 25 estimated to now be living with pediatric onset conditions that significantly affect their lives.

MSU Study Pinpoints the Impact of Prenatal Stress Across 27 Weeks of Pregnancy

Michigan State University — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:55:56 EST

A team of researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament -- including differences between genders.

Worldwide Study Finds High Rates of Depression and Anxiety in People with Chronic Pain

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:30:14 EST

A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study, led by investigators at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced "clinically significant depression and anxiety." Among those most at risk, the analysis showed, were women, younger adults and people with fibromyalgia.

Reproductive Justice-Driven Pregnancy Interventions Can Improve Mental Health

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:00:53 EST

Perinatal interventions guided by reproductive justice principles can have positive effects on the perinatal mental health of Black birthing patients and, perhaps, the mental health development of their infants, states a systematic review published in a special issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.

Data Shows Quality of Life Improves for Spouses of Hip and Knee Replacement Patients

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 EST

Living with osteoarthritis not only affects a person's quality of life but can greatly impact their spouse's quality of life.

Yawn! Many People Are Bored by Spiritual Practice

University of Vienna — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:55:12 EST

We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study led by researchers of the University of Vienna shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices - and this can have far-reaching consequences.

Does Getting ADHD Drugs via Telehealth Increase Addiction Risk?

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:10:45 EST

Teens and adults who started on stimulant medications for ADHD during via telehealth were on the whole no more likely to develop substance use disorders a year later, but young adults age 26-34 did have a higher risk. The findings could inform telehealth policy.

Opinion: Hope for the Future

University of Pretoria — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:20:08 EST

The International Hope Barometer Research, led by Prof. Tharina Guse, explores the cultural differences in how hope is sustained.

Neurosurgery Urges Collaboration on NIH Indirect Cost Policy

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:40:18 EST

The AANS, CNS, and over 40 other leading medical organizations sent a joint letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), expressing concerns over the agency's new policy imposing a 15% cap on indirect cost rates for all NIH grants.

Olfactory Reference Syndrome: When You're Obsessed with Your BO

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:30:52 EST

Exploring a condition in which people falsely believe they emit bad body odour, Ph.D. student Morganne Masse highlights the significance of smell in psychiatry.

Mount Sinai Is First in the Nation to Perform Deep Brain Stimulation Implant as Part of Clinical Trial for Depression

Mount Sinai Health System — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EST

Case marks the beginning of a multi-site pivotal trial to evaluate Abbott's system for management of treatment-resistant depression

Searching for Structure and Purpose in Disordered Behavior

Association for Psychological Science — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:09 EST

A new special issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science explores the nature of "noise" in human behavior.

"Unhealthy" Eating During the COVID-19 Lockdown: How Social Interactions and Mood Influenced Eating Behavior

University of Vienna — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:00:34 EST

During the first COVID-19 lockdown, researchers of the University of Vienna assessed the influence of stress, mood, and social interactions on "unhealthy" eating habits in nearly 800 participants across Austria, Italy, and Germany.

Young Children Adapt Quickly to Changing Pandemic Behaviors

University of Michigan — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:50:33 EST

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major and sudden effect on all aspects of life, requiring children and their families to rapidly change their habits and adopt new behaviors to stay healthy.

Patients With Depression From Wealthier Areas More Likely to Use Telehealth for Mental Health Care

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:15:27 EST

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that mental health visits for patients with depression from high-wealth neighborhoods in Maryland were significantly more likely to happen via telehealth compared to patients with depression from low-wealth neighborhoods in Maryland from mid-2021 through mid-2024.

Professional Artists Viewed as More Creative Than AI Programs

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 EST

In the rapidly developing contest between human creativity and artificial intelligence algorithms, professional artists still have an edge in producing more creative AI-assisted artwork than the AI programs themselves or novice artists, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Which Veterans Have the Highest Risk of Dying by Suicide? New Study Sheds Light

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:10:23 EST

By studying veterans who went through suicide prevention appointments at VA hospitals and clinics, a new study highlights key risk factors including access to firearms.