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IntroductionAssessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) relies on both parent-reported questionnaires and clinician-administered observational instruments. Although discrepancies between informants are common, their…
IntroductionExtortion has become a growing problem for public security in Latin America, especially in Peru, where an increase in the rate of victims of extortion has intensified citizens’ fear.ObjectiveThe objective was…
Adolescent depression constitutes an escalating global health issue, defined by complex interactions among biological, psychological, and social determinants. This narrative review synthesizes contemporary evidence on…
IntroductionPropranolol (Prop), a classic non-selective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist, has long played a significant role in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and arrhythmias. Compared with…
Rural left-behind adolescents in China experience elevated risks of loneliness, negative affect, weakened belonging, and limited access to acceptable psychosocial support. Conventional school counselling models often…
BackgroundA history of suicide attempt among patients with major depressive disorder has been associated with clinical, psychosocial, and familial vulnerabilities, yet evidence from community mental health services in…
BackgroundLongitudinal clinical cohorts following individuals, who are born to parents with severe mental illness, from childhood into adulthood, provide invaluable insight into development of psychopathology, illness…
BackgroundRumination is a central mechanism in depression maintenance. A substantial body of research indicates that deficits in attentional control and positive metacognitive beliefs jointly contribute to this…
IntroductionNeuronal mechanisms of motion perception are susceptible to developmental anomalies. We tested whether heavy adolescent cannabis use is associated with enduring deficits in global motion perception, with…
The classification of Alzheimerâs disease (AD) is often not consistent and reliable due to heterogeneous neurodegenerative patterns and the non-generalization of various imaging sources. This study proposes an…
Hunger drives aggression, making animals “hangry”. Yet the underlying neural mechanism is unclear. Here, we identified a “hangry neuron” in the mushroom body of Drosophila that transforms hunger states into aggression…
The tectorecipient thalamus plays a critical role in the dynamic interplay between cortical and subcortical activity patterns; yet integration of these signals at the individual neuron level remains poorly understood…
Obstetric violence (OV) is a significant public health concern involving disrespectful, abusive, and non-consented practices during maternity care. This cross-sectional study investigated its prevalence and determinants…
Policy mixes are key to accelerating low-carbon transitions. Yet, how combined policies impact electric vehicle (EV) adoption decisions and scale up to system-level diffusion remains unclear. Here we combine…
This study proposes a theoretical formalization of personality dynamics in which introversion, extroversion, and ambiversion are modeled as recursion, iteration, and transitivity, respectively. Rather than treating these…
Emerging data support the benefits of creative arts interventions for addressing depression in adolescents, but the neural mechanisms are poorly understood. This study examined changes in connectivity among large-scale…
Brainstem arousal systems including the locus coeruleus noradrenaline system, respond transiently to behaviorally relevant events. This also drives dilations of the pupil, which are often observed during cognitive tasks…
Facial expressions are important cues for trait inferences, yet most research focuses on intense, prototypical displays, leaving open how observers interpret ambiguous or blended expressions. Across two studies, we…
This study investigated factors associated with mental health outcomes in individuals who have undergone Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS). A sample of 238 adults with history of MBS was assessed with the 21-item…
Beliefs in conspiracy theories and their resistance to correction pose critical challenges to public health. A potential countermeasure to this is the use of Large Language Model (LLM) driven debates about conspiracy…
This study examined the multilevel factors associated with vaccine social license in China. It used a social-ecological framework to assess how individual traits, social influences, and institutional trust jointly relate…
Excessive screen time and insufficient physical activity are increasingly common among adolescents and have been linked to adverse physical and psychological health outcomes. This school-based cross-sectional study…
Deposit-return systems (DRS) have acquired renewed policy urgency across the European Union following the adoption of the 2024 Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40), which obliges all…
Pediatric traumatic brain injury (PTBI) may disrupt neurodevelopmental systems supporting social perception, including the rapid processing of facial information. Although face perception is essential for social…
Trust in AI-driven decision support systems (AI-DSS) may be associated with both beneficial and adverse employee outcomes. Drawing on Cognitive Appraisal Theory, Social Exchange Theory, and Technology Threat Avoidance…
Team RWB is using data to measure whether its programs actually improve veterans’ lives and offering a model others can follow.
A nationwide prohibition on gambling advertisements across all media platforms is being sought by Senator Francis Escudero to help prevent addiction and ...
Your annual leave isn’t a burnout cure: the science-backed secrets to actually recovering.
The actress detailed the frightening warning in her 2026 memoir, recalling the moment a doctor told her how serious her addiction was.
A nationwide prohibition on gambling advertisements across all media platforms is being sought by Senator Francis Escudero to help prevent addiction and ...
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