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Reversing Autism Symptoms by Targeting a Single Gene

ASD is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions worldwide, characterised by impaired social communication and interaction difficulties, in addition to restriction/repetitive behaviour. Due to the wide variability of ASD, there is a complete lack of understanding of the biological underpinnings,

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The Science of Yoga and Trauma

Trauma is not just in the mind. It resides in the body- it lives in a racing heart, it lives in a tight chest, it lives in a startled response that is triggered by the tiniest sound, it lives in

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The Cycle of Change in Addiction: Understanding How Recovery Really Happens

Most of us have tried to quit something. Maybe it was late-night snacking, the phone habit, that third cup of coffee. You lasted a week, maybe two, felt pretty good about yourself, and then one bad day undid all of it. Now

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Is Content Creation Optional for Mental Health Professionals? Why Digital Presence Matters in 2026

A decade ago, most mental health professionals built their careers through referrals, clinic affiliations and word-of-mouth recommendations. However, today the reality has changed for psychologists, counsellors, therapists and other professionals, especially in the domain of mental health. In 2026, social

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Can Psychiatry Be Misused? The Fine Line Between Mental Health and Accountability

Think about a university student cheating on an exam. They get caught and, upon being discovered, claim they experienced great anxiety and/or were having a breakdown to escape any sort of penalty. Or consider a celebrity accused of having behaved

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New Research Reveals How CLPTM1L Strengthens Cancer Growth Signals in Glioblastoma

This study investigates how glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer, uses a hidden “lipid-remodelling” technique to continue expanding. It is difficult to identify new biological vulnerabilities to develop effective treatments for dealing with glioblastoma, which has extremely low survival

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The Emotional Effects of Growing Up With Strict Parents

Here is a scene you might remember. You are eleven years old. You hear the front door open. Your stomach feels sick. Not because you have done anything bad, but because you haven’t done enough. Your parent only has one

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The Importance of Memory in AI Companionship

Memory helps people feel understood. This can happen when a friend inquires about something you mentioned in the past. It can happen when a therapist recognizes a repeating pattern, or when someone recalls what makes you feel better after a

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When the Mind Relives the Past: Understanding Cognitive Flashbacks and Trauma Memories

When unwanted ideas, feelings, and trauma-related concepts bring memories into the present, studies say they are related to why such things occur and their effects.  People usually think of flashbacks as anything serious, a bright, cinematic-like rewind to the scene

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Serotonin, Belief Updating, and OCD: What New Research Reveals

This research is about serotonin, a brain chemical affecting mood. At times when things around people change, this chemical is actively involved in changing their beliefs accordingly. This is important because it helps to understand OCD better. OCD makes people