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·March 10, 2018·4 min read

Is Your Stress Changing My Brain?

A new study reveals being exposed to those who are stressed can alter our brains on a cellular level.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Marijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health Problems

According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.

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·March 14, 2020·4 min read

Can traumatic memories be erased?

Environmental light has been shown to affect traumatic long-term memory retention in Drosophila.

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·January 28, 2020·5 min read

Could psychedelics help treat mental health and resolve the climate crisis?

Numerous recent studies claim psychedelics, such as psilocybin, can help treat a range of mental health problems from depression to PTSD. Researchers investigate how psychedelics can help us become more "nature-connected" and increase a sense of environmental responsibility.

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·March 18, 2014·4 min read

Out of Mind, Out of Sight

Suppressing unwanted memories disrupts traces of them in sensory processing areas and influences behavior, a new study reports.

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·June 19, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 may have consequences for mental health

96% of patients hospitalized for coronavirus infections report experiencing PTSD as a result of their illness. Researchers also found an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders in those hospitalized for COVID-19.

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·June 21, 2018·4 min read

Stress Levels Change After Meditation

Researchers report meditation and yoga are more effective at reducing stress than Chi in soldiers. Additionally, those who meditate showed stronger executive control.

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·January 6, 2022·9 min read

Anxiety and PTSD Linked to Increased Myelin in Brain’s Gray Matter

Researchers have discovered a link between anxiety behaviors and PTSD to an increase in myelin in the brain's gray matter.

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·October 28, 2021·5 min read

Menstrual Cycle Impacts PTSD Symptoms

The menstrual cycle may affect how PTSD symptoms are expressed and the severity of symptoms. Researchers found PTSD symptoms were elevated during the first days of the cycle when estradiol levels were low, and fewer symptoms were experienced closer to ovulation.

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·May 5, 2016·3 min read

Remember to Forget: How Memories Can Intentionally Be Forgotten

Findings have numerous potential applications, from diminishing harmful memories associated with PTSD, to developing educational tools, researchers say.

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·January 18, 2024·6 min read

Trauma’s Impact on Memory: Sharper Recall After Negative Events

A new study uncovers a unique aspect of human memory: our ability to recall events is sharper after experiencing negative emotions. The researchers conducted experiments with participants who viewed images that elicited negative and neutral emotional responses.