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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250328173532.htm) Discrimination-related depression, anxiety pronounced among multiracial, White, Asian populations
Mar 28th 2025, 17:35

A new study found that over half of US adults experienced some form of discrimination, and individuals with high exposure to discrimination have more than five times the chances of screening positive for depression, and five times the chances of screening positive for anxiety. Compared to adults who do not experience discrimination, adults who do experience this mistreatment have nearly nine times the odds of screening positive for both depression and anxiety.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250328134900.htm) Brain channels 'stopped in time' reveal chemical flow that enables learning and thinking
Mar 28th 2025, 13:49

The finding of a new study could advance the development of new drugs that block or open such signaling channels to treat conditions as varied as epilepsy and some intellectual disorders.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141529.htm) First therapy chatbot trial shows AI can provide 'gold-standard' care
Mar 27th 2025, 14:15

Researchers conducted the first clinical trial of an AI-powered therapy chatbot and found that, on average, people with diagnosed mental disorders experienced clinically significant improvements in their symptoms over eight weeks, according to new results. Users engaged with the software, known as Therabot, through a smartphone app and reported that interactions were comparable to working with a mental-health professional. The researchers conclude that while AI-powered therapy is in critical need of clinician oversight, it has the potential to provide real-time support for the many people who lack regular or immediate access to a professional.

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Baltimore, MD

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