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Study looks at the overlap between fear and anxiety brain circuits

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From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. The findings highlight a need to reevaluate the existing models guiding anxiety research. While “fear”… 

Study suggests acetaminophen can alter risk perception

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From the Ohio State University press release: While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be making you more willing to take risks, a new study suggests. People who took acetaminophen… 

Study suggests gamifying interventions may improve mental health

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From the PLOS press release: A new randomized control trial has found that turning mobile mental health intervention into a smartphone game can potentially improve well-being. Published September 2, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE,… 

Study finds signs of altruism in people’s COVID-19 worries

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From the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia press release: When it comes to worrying about the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study demonstrates that people are more concerned about whether their family members could contract the virus…