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Neural–Arterial Pathway Explains Link Between Noise Exposure and CVD
By conducting advanced imaging of the brain and arteries, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have new insights into why chronic exposure to heightened noise is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
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Cyberchondria Increases Health Anxiety in Orthopedic Patients
Among patients presenting for orthopedic care, compulsive searching of the internet for medical information about the current condition (e.g., cyberchondria) was associated with greater intolerance of uncertainty and greater health anxiety.
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Neural Mechanism Identified for Anxiety Reduction with Mindfulness Training
Psychiatrists have obtained functional MRI evidence that brain restructuring, leading to improvements in extinction of fearful associations, explains why mindfulness training can reduce stress and anxiety.
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Teeth May Help Identify Children, Teens at Risk of Psychiatric Problems
At least five developmental properties of teeth suggest they could be used to identify individuals at risk of mental health problems following exposure to early-life psychosocial stress.
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Providing Mental Health Care for Children During COVID-19: Q&A with Archana Basu, PhD
COVID-19 has created stress and anxiety for families and increased need for pediatric mental health care. In this Q&A, Archana Basu, PhD, clinical psychologist at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, explains how providers can offer mental health care for pediatric patients and parents during this trying time.
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Minority Status and Social Context Contribute to Risk of Depression and Anxiety in Latinx Youth
The stress related to discrimination, intercultural conflict and low social support appears to elevate the risk of depression and anxiety among ethnic minority youth. To promote minority youth mental health, interventions should target social interactions at the community level.
Anxiety and Stress contributors
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Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD
Founder and Director of the Integrated Brain Health Clinical and Research Program
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Justin A. Chen, MD, MPH
Executive Director, Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness, Medical Director, Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Services
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One-Quarter of American Undergraduate Students Have Contemplated Suicide
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Karestan Koenen, PhD
Faculty Member, Psychiatric Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit
Recent Article
Genome-wide Association Study Confirms PTSD Is in Part Genetically Determined
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Margarita Alegria, PhD
Chief of the Disparities Research Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
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Community-based Psychosocial–Exercise Intervention Benefits Racial/Ethnic Minority Older Adults -
Sara Lazar, PhD
Associate Researcher in Psychiatry
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Neural Mechanism Identified for Anxiety Reduction with Mindfulness Training
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