Childhood mistreatment leaves deep scars. These scars often show up in how people interact with others. Many treatments try to help, but it's unclear which ones work best. A big study is planned to compare these treatments. The goal is to see which ones help people connect better with others. This includes how they behave, feel, think, and even how their bodies react...

The world of autism research is always buzzing with new ideas. One recent study has been looking into transcranial pulsed current stimulation, or tPCS. This fancy term refers to a technique that uses gentle electrical pulses to stimulate the brain. The goal? To see if it can help kids with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, improve their social skills and sleep patter...

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental health of people worldwide. Older adults, in particular, faced unique challenges due to their limited access to social support and technology. While it is known that social interaction is crucial for cognitive health in seniors, the specific effects of the pandemic on their mental well-being and cognitive f...

Ever wondered how using social media affects teenagers' feelings and friendships? A study looked into this by asking 297 teens (average age 14, mostly Dutch) to report their social media use, mood, self-confidence, and closeness to friends over two separate 3-week periods, 6 months apart. The results? The impact of social media varied greatly from person to person an...

Being identified as at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-p) can be a delicate situation for young people. While it allows for early detection of potential schizophrenia, the label itself can bring unwanted attention and stigma. Researchers are now exploring which type of stigma is more harmful: the kind that comes from being labeled at risk ('labelling-related' s...