Mental Health Research News
December 24, 2024
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Dec. 19, 2024 Researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy -- a treatment where electrical signals are used to stimulate ...
Dec. 18, 2024 A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts. Some parents ...
Dec. 17, 2024 Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to address ...
Dec. 12, 2024 A new study has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with ...
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Dec. 17, 2024 Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing ...
Dec. 9, 2024 New research provides valuable insights into the brain-body immune connection identifying key communication hubs in the dural sinuses and skull bone ...
Dec. 5, 2024 Many individuals seeking asylum in the United States show increased stress and pain symptoms that are associated with indications of cardiovascular ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Being lonely is a bigger hurdle to a good night's sleep for college students than too much time at a computer or other electronic screen, a new study ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, researchers have ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Access to psychotherapy has risen substantially among U.S. adults with mild to moderate distress since 2018, according to a new study. The increase ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Some people bounce back from trauma, but others get caught in depressive loops that sap the joy from their ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or ...
Dec. 3, 2024 Theta burst stimulation (TBS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique known for modifying human behavior and treating neurological diseases. A ...
Nov. 26, 2024 New research has found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing ...
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Dec. 23, 2024 The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight ...
Nov. 27, 2024 People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new ...
Nov. 27, 2024 New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the ...
Nov. 25, 2024 Investigators evaluated whether data collected from a fitness tracker could be used to accurately detect mood episodes in people with bipolar ...
Nov. 25, 2024 Depressed individuals who reflexively attempt to dampen their initial emotional responses to reminders of their negative memories have a low tolerance for distressing emotional stimuli in general and ...
Nov. 21, 2024 Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behaviour have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- known as ADHD -- at age seven, a study suggests. Children ...
Nov. 20, 2024 Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Nov. 19, 2024 A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with ...
Nov. 18, 2024 Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...
Nov. 15, 2024 Stress is a double-edged sword when it comes to memory: stressful or otherwise emotional events are usually more memorable, but stress can also make it harder for us to retrieve memories. Now, ...
Nov. 15, 2024 In a new study, researchers identify the biological processes behind stress-induced aversive memory generalization and highlight an intervention which could help restore appropriate memory ...
Nov. 14, 2024 Post-traumatic stress disorder comes in many forms and affects each person differently. Some patients benefit more from residential, in-treatment programs, while others are more suited for outpatient ...
Depression Rates in LGBTQIA+ Students Are Three Times Higher Than Their Peers, New Research Suggests
Nov. 13, 2024 New findings uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender ...
Nov. 11, 2024 Fear of another heart attack was a significant ongoing contributor to how heart attack survivors perceive their health, according to a study. While anxiety and depression are recognized as common ...
Nov. 11, 2024 All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a recent study, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ...
Nov. 11, 2024 A new study finds that seniors who tend to mirror other people's feelings are more likely to show signs of being anxious or depressed ...
Nov. 5, 2024 New research from reveals that the gut microbiome regulates the body's diurnal (day-night) rhythms in stress hormones. Depletion of gut microbiota results in disruptions in the brain's core ...
Oct. 31, 2024 CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout ...
Oct. 29, 2024 A new study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease finding that those who cope with problems together had less psychological distress ...
Oct. 28, 2024 A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- For Those With CTE, Family History of Mental Illness Tied to Aggression in Middle Age
- Caregivers Experience Decline in Well-Being
Monday, November 25, 2024
- Researchers Use Fitness Tracker Data and Machine Learning to Detect Bipolar Disorder Mood Swings
- New Imaging Study Finds Evidence That Emotion Regulation Is Not Always the Most Effective Strategy to Mitigate Suicidal Ideation
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Depression Rates in LGBTQIA+ Students Are Three Times Higher Than Their Peers, New Research Suggests
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Fear of Another Heart Attack May Be a Major Source of Ongoing Stress for Survivors
- Patients May Become Unnecessarily Depressed by Common Heart Medicine
- 'Emotional Contagion' A Factor in Seniors' Mental Health
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Friday, October 25, 2024
- Depression: Dysfunction of Neurons in the Amygdala May Be Behind Negative Perceptions of the Environment
- Professional Ice Hockey: Depressive Symptoms and Burnout Linked to More Concussions
Monday, October 21, 2024
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Digital Biomarkers Shedding Light on Seasonality in Mood Disorders
- Managing Stress Could Be the Key to Helping Highly Impulsive People Act Rashly When Bored
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Specially Designed Video Games May Benefit Mental Health of Children and Teenagers
- Common Brain Network Detected Among Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury Could Protect Against PTSD
Monday, September 23, 2024
- New Research Identifies Critical Gaps in Mental Health Care for Adults With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
- Study of Former NFL Players Finds 1 in 3 Believe They Have CTE
- Social Media Posts May Provide Early Warning of PTSD Problems
Friday, September 20, 2024
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Monday, September 9, 2024
- COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teenage Brains, Study Shows
- Anxiety and Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Children
Friday, September 6, 2024
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Brain Scanning Approach Shows Wiring of Depression
- Prescribing Nature Can Improve Happiness and Reduce Anxiety
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Children's Behavioral Problems Are Linked to Higher Hair Cortisol Levels
- Ketamine Clinics Vary Widely in Pregnancy-Related Safeguards
Monday, September 2, 2024
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- Mental Health and Chronic Diabetes Complications Strongly Linked Both Ways
- Just 10 Minutes of Mindfulness Daily Boosts Wellbeing and Fights Depression
- AI Can Speed Up Drug Development
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Inflammation During Childhood Linked to Onset of Mental Health Issues in Early Adulthood
- Study of 18 Million People Finds Increased Mental Illnesses Incidence Following Severe COVID-19, Especially in Unvaccinated People
Monday, August 19, 2024
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Friday, August 9, 2024
- 'FoMO' Is a Key Risk Factor for Mental Health and Burnout at Work
- How Did Mental Health Parity Laws Affect New Moms?
Thursday, August 8, 2024
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Monday, July 29, 2024
- Neurodivergent Children Are Twice as Likely to Experience Chronic Disabling Fatigue in Adolescence, Study Finds
- Study Finds Gaps in Mental Health Care for People With Chronic Pain
- New Clues Point Towards How Exercise Reduces Symptoms of Depression
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- Brain Care Score for Dementia and Stroke Also Predicts Late-Life Depression
- Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol: It's Not as Simple as 'self-Medication'
Monday, July 22, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Stress-Related Cell Damage Linked to Negative Mental and Physical Health Effects Among Caregivers
- Patients With Alzheimer's Disease Have Higher Frequency of Mental Health Symptoms Which Can Precede Memory Problems, Study Finds
- Multiple Moves During Childhood Can Increase the Risks of Depression in Later Life
- Psilocybin Generates Psychedelic Experience by Disrupting Brain Network
Friday, July 12, 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Trauma Medical Home: New Coordinated Care Model for Injured Older Adults
- New Form of Repetitive Magnetic Brain Stimulation Reduces Treatment Time for Bipolar Disorder
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Playing Youth Sports Linked to Better Mental Health in Adults
- Hope for Long-Term Antidepressant Users as Study Shows Half Can Taper Off Drugs With Simple Support
Monday, June 24, 2024
- Personalized Magnetic Stimulation May Help in Treating Depression
- Trial Offers Hope for Cheaper, More Tolerable, Ketamine Treatment
- Ketamine Slow-Release Tablet Reduces Symptoms of Severe Depression: Clinical Trial
Friday, June 21, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
- Short-Term Loneliness Associated With Physical Health Problems
- Confronting Trauma Alleviates Chronic Pain Among Older Veterans
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Thursday, June 6, 2024
- Younger Children in School Year Are More Commonly Diagnosed With ADHD Than Their Older Classmates, Says New Study
- The Body's Own Lipids Affect Mental Disorders: Can Specific Inhibitors Help?
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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- Managing Mental Health Should Be About More Than Mind
- Veterans With Service Dogs Have Fewer PTSD Symptoms, Higher Quality of Life