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Philip Venables’ 4.48 Psychosis turns Sarah Kane’s fractured text into an opera of stark intensity
A revived production of Philip Venables’ opera adaptation of Sarah Kane’s final play brings six singers, a 14-piece…
Self-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility Linked to Fewer Depressive Symptoms in Adults With Physical Dis
A cross-sectional survey of 207 US adults with self-identified physical disabilities found that self-compassion and psychological flexibility were…
Could the Smell of Dark Chocolate Help Fasted Lifters Do More Reps?
In a small exploratory crossover trial, fasted resistance-trained men completed more leg-extension repetitions after smelling dark chocolate. The…
Losartan Reduced Signs of Cerebellar Injury in a Small Rat Study; Nanoparticle Form Showed Mixed Advantages
In a 24-rat experiment, regular and nanoparticle losartan were linked with less tissue damage after carbon tetrachloride exposure.…
Sleep and Fatigue Stand Out in Study of Depression and PTSD Symptoms Among Firefighters
A survey of 6,240 Chinese firefighters found that sleep difficulties and fatigue were among the symptoms most closely…
How Peer-Led Crisis Plans May Shift Psychiatric Ward Culture in Japan
A small interview study in Japan describes how patient-written crisis plans and peer support workers were linked by…
Fear of Movement in Knee Osteoarthritis Is Tied to Pain, Mood and Other Health Signals
A survey of 452 adults with knee osteoarthritis in eastern China found that fear of movement was associated…
People With Lived Experience Seek a Bigger Role in Schizophrenia Research
A small German interview study found that peer support workers and people diagnosed with schizophrenia wanted meaningful involvement…
Fatigue May Signal Later Sleep and Function Problems in Older Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A two-time-point study of 177 older adults with rheumatoid arthritis found that higher hospital fatigue was associated with…
Personalized Care Reduced Diabetes Distress but Not 3-Year Complication Risk in Hong Kong Trial
In the PRISM trial, adults with diabetes diagnosed by age 40 reported less distress and better control measures…