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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you and yours, from all of us at Integrity Counseling!

12/24/2025

A distorted mind-body connection may explain common mental illnesses https://loom.ly/0znWymk

Disruptions in interoception may underlie anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health ailments

12/24/2025

6 depression symptoms in midlife linked to almost 50% higher dementia risk https://loom.ly/-b5ULPI

Six specific depression symptoms in midlife are linked to a higher risk of dementia, a new study shows.

12/23/2025

Study: High-achieving adults rarely began as child prodigies. Implications: You can become a high-achiever regardless of whether you were a "child prodigy" https://loom.ly/cT8NB5I

It's easy to assume that the most talented adults among us were once gifted children, but it turns out that talent during childhood is no guide to later success

12/23/2025

New study shows that your brain significantly changes at distinct ages: 9, 32, 66, and 83

New research finds that brain development is not linear. There are distinct phases with unique characteristics.

12/23/2025

Psychologists are increasingly using — and worrying about — AI tools, poll finds https://loom.ly/Y9_pRhc

A survey finds that 56% of psychologists are trying out artificial intelligence tools at work, mainly for administrative tasks. A majority also are concerned about harms of AI on patients and society.

12/21/2025

Does social media "detox" help? https://loom.ly/FLg3G1U

Reducing social media use for a week is linked to improvements in depression, anxiety, and insomnia in young adults, a new study shows.

12/21/2025

Prevalence of internet gaming disorder high among young adults https://loom.ly/ofcCHus

The estimated overall prevalence of internet gaming disorder among individuals aged 18-35 years is 6.1%, which is higher than the prevalence in the general population, a recent study finds.

12/20/2025

Using genetic association data and multiple statistical approaches, researchers found that 14 childhood- and adult-onset psychiatric disorders cluster into five categories based on a high level of shared genetic similarities https://loom.ly/ok5GZ2M

An analysis of DNA from millions of individuals has identified shared genetic pathways across psychiatric disorders. These findings could reshape how these conditions are diagnosed and treated.

12/20/2025

People with personality disorders often use language differently – research reveals how https://loom.ly/Jvgn3e4

Words reflecting anger and swearing are more common in people with personality dysfunction.

12/18/2025

Tai chi: An alternative treatment for chronic insomnia https://loom.ly/UXjU_9Y

Tai chi showed long-term benefits for long-term management of chronic insomnia that were on par with CBT, the first-line treatment for the disorder.

12/18/2025

USF study reveals how AI is transforming the counseling profession https://loom.ly/R5eKMzs

AI is transforming counseling faster than the field can keep up. USF College of Education researcher Aaron Norton offers a clear roadmap to help practitioners embrace its potential while protecting clients from emerging risks.