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@firemonkey57.bsky.social

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Autistic & SMI person, total aphantasia, probable dyspraxia, various physical health problems,introvert. Pragmatic socialist,like genealogy inc genetic genealogy,like mental health/illness topics,quizzes and tests from playbuzz to high range IQ

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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · Apr 8

Pro reducing inequality, pro EU, anti demonisation of the disabled and/or vulnerable, anti homophobia and transphobia, anti death penalty, patriotism without jingoism, the 'trickle down effect' is a con,pro a national literacy campaign for those in prison.....

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 1d

It’s not screen time that matters, it’s what you do and when you do it – new study

It’s not screen time that matters, it’s what you do and when you do it – new study

New research reveals that when you post on social media may matter more for your mental health than how much you use it.

theconversation.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 2d

@jonathanstea.bsky.social

Silencing the voices? Landmark German study finds rTMS modestly effective for auditory hallucinations - National Elf Service

German study shows Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can reduce voices in people with schizophrenia, offering hope for better treatment.

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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 3d

theconversation.com/darts-the-su...

Darts: the surprising amount of athletic skill it takes to hit a bullseye

Elite darts technique requires a combination of both physical and mental athleticism.

theconversation.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 3d

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History’s shaming fascination for the so-called ‘idiot savant’ | Aeon Essays

The convergence of singular talent and profound disability confounded scientists eager to place humans into neat categories

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 3d

theconversation.com/how-vaping-p...

How vaping primes the lungs for COVID-19 damage

Studies show vaping raises the number of ACE2 receptors: the doorway COVID-19 uses to attack. That means higher risk and slower recovery.

theconversation.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 3d

I wonder how many with SMI are in the 'free from positive and negative symptoms, but still not functioning well' category. #disability

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 5d

The mental toll of menopause – what women really feel

How medical ignorance of menopause is putting women’s lives at risk.

theconversation.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 5d

Zombies started work at the DWP

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 5d

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Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says

Researchers in Australia find 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women but only eight in men

www.theguardian.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 5d

How foreign capital can hinder, or help, economic development | Aeon Essays

How do some countries manage to channel foreign capital into economic development while others are just exploited by it?

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 5d

@jonathanstea.bsky.social

Adolescent versus adult depression: Is risk of recurrence the same? - National Elf Service

Is teenage depression more likely to come back later in life? A new population study challenges assumptions and finds similar recurrence risks in both adolescents and adults.

www.nationalelfservice.net

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 6d

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Treating ADHD in psychosis: What does the evidence say about safety? - National Elf Service

How safe is it to treat ADHD in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders? New long-term data offers pragmatic reassurance, but also some warnings.

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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 7d

They're giving an increasing clear message that they'd rather have only those they deem to be the 'right kind of people' voting for them. Pissing people off is part of that process. A random thought, probably about as nonsensical as Labour's approach since winning the election.

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 7d

I doubt this is normal, or may it is. A regular occurrence. Midnight, should be in bed. Instead? I’m doing 50 of sloBrain (reaction time test) using my left hand then 50 with my right hand. If not that reaction time test then another one.

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 9d

www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/an... @jonathanstea.bsky.social

Clozapine and infection risk: new evidence from Hong Kong’s 20-year cohort study - National Elf Service

Clozapine is described as the gold standard treatment for schizophrenia but a new cohort study suggests it is associated with an increased risk of infections, particularly in older patients, further s...

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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 11d

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For young people, AI is now a second brain – should we worry? | Psyche Ideas

As a resident tutor, I’ve seen how students are using AI as more than a tool. It’s a psychological shift we’ll soon all make

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 11d

@jonathanstea.bsky.social

From menstruation to menopause: women’s mental health

Evidence on sex-steroids, brain development, neuroinflammation, and the social world to show where practice and policy must catch up.

www.nationalelfservice.net

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 12d

The Warning Signs Are Clear: We’re Heading Toward a Digital Crisis

The warning signs are loud and clear: we’re headed into a crisis, thanks to the growing interdependence of digital and economic systems — with no safety nets.

www.zmescience.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 12d

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Study links greater inequality to structural changes in children’s brains

Researchers say findings show inequality creates toxic environment and reducing it is ‘a public health imperative’

www.theguardian.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 13d

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Global refugee sponsorship scheme could improve perceptions of refugees, according to research

The UK should develop a "global" sponsorship program to give all sponsored refugees the same rights and entitlements, including pathways to permanent settlement—benefiting communities, local authoriti...

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 13d

Automatically disadvantaged? What benefit recipients think about the use of AI in welfare decisions

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration is increasing worldwide—including in the allocation of social services such as unemployment benefits, housing benefits, and social welf...

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 13d

Prediabetes remission possible without dropping pounds, our new study finds
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Prediabetes remission possible without dropping pounds, our new study finds

One in four can achieve prediabetes remission without losing weight.

theconversation.com

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 13d

It's a self destructive nastiness. What can they gain from it,other than a massive loss of seats in 2029?

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 13d

Reproducibility is a team sport

Building reproducible systems across labs is possible, even in large-scale neuroscience—with rigor and collaboration.

www.thetransmitter.org

asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 13d

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202... #autism

Autism may be the price of human intelligence

Researchers discovered that autism’s prevalence may be linked to human brain evolution. Specific neurons in the outer brain evolved rapidly, and autism-linked genes changed under natural selection. Th...

www.sciencedaily.com