Category: What do we know about mental health?

A new study in mice reveals that gut microbiome influences genetics factors which contribute to anxiety behaviors in mice.

The latest in totally unsurprising results: a study has found that a more competent boss can improve workers' job satisfaction and…

How has COVID-19 affected mental health in the US? A representative study shows how and why the pandemic had such an impact, which will help…

Adolescence, anesthesia, and alcohol: a recipe for a captivating new study. Is anesthesia in adolescence affecting our relationship with…

Can poor sleep predict depression symptoms up to a year later in pre-teens? New research supports this hypothesis.

Whether it’s cartoons, advertisement strategies, rappers, or even podcasts, in the last few years Americans have been speaking out and…

Loneliness ages you faster. But hormones can help! A recent study shows that oxytocin prevents cellular aging in lonely prairie voles.

Does giving a placebo require lying to a patient? This study concludes...no! Placebos still work even when the patient knows, at least for…

Our understanding of trauma's effects on mental health continues to increase. #trauma #rumination #mentalhealthawareness

Poor social support is a risk factor for PTSD, but it is unknown if poor social support is also a risk factor for Complex PTSD. This study…