Mental Health News
November 13, 2024
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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 ability. Now a sub-study shows that there is also ...
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 and better ...
Oct. 25, 2024 — One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this 'negativity bias,' ...
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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. 6, 2024 — A new study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research ...
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 ...
Oct. 25, 2024 — Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new ...
Oct. 24, 2024 — Understanding animal emotions has been a long-running question at the forefront of welfare studies, but a new study may hold the key to decoding the chatter. The answer involves two baby chickens and ...
Oct. 22, 2024 — Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new research. ...
Oct. 21, 2024 — A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new ...
Oct. 17, 2024 — Researchers are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing ...
Oct. 15, 2024 — A recent study found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are ...
Earlier Headlines
Nov. 13, 2024 — Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it. Psychology researchers tried an experiment with three groups. They asked one ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — A new study shows that children who are suspended or expelled from school report higher rates of depression in adolescence and into ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — More than half of the risk for mental disorders can be attributed to environmental factors such as socioeconomic status, urbanicity, pollution, and climate. Scientists are trying to characterize the ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — A systematic review has identified several strong protective and promotive factors that are associated with better mental health outcomes among refugee ...
Oct. 14, 2024 — Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — There is new evidence that the cells responsible for communication in the brain may be structured differently in children with autism. Researchers discovered that in some areas of the brain neuron ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children's development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk -- and could be implemented as a cost effective public ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — Wrist-based activity sensors worn by individuals with depression and those without over the course of two weeks provided evidence for the relationship between daily sunlight exposure and physical ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — Research has explored the relationship between high impulsivity and boredom, in an effort to find out what drives rash and sometimes unhealthy ...
Sep. 24, 2024 — Scientists conclude that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful -- if modest -- tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety, depression ...
Sep. 24, 2024 — Researchers analyzed 193 patients from the Vietnam Head Injury Study with penetrating traumatic brain injury to determine if the location of shrapnel damage to their brains influenced risk of ...
Sep. 23, 2024 — New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and significant social and economic disadvantages, and only 26% ...
Sep. 23, 2024 — A study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows one-third believe that they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Those individuals were more likely to report cognitive symptoms, and 25% of ...
Sep. 23, 2024 — Scientists have analyzed millions of tweets to identify COVID-19 survivors living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- demonstrating the effectiveness of using social media data as a tool ...
Sep. 20, 2024 — A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with healthcare ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — An examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to musculoskeletal complaints in everyday care. One in nine patients was ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — A pilot study showed that a small amount of ketamine can reduce or eliminate the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — Mindfulness practices have been found to be effective in reducing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, many people with ADHD may find static meditation techniques ...
Sep. 16, 2024 — Using piezoelectricity, an engineering team developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement to assess brain disorders or damage to the ...
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- Neurons Look Different in Children With Autism, Research Finds
- Parenting Programs Help Kids, but Provide Insufficient Support for Parents
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Ultra-Low-Dose Ketamine Can Curb Opioid Withdrawal
- Identifying Body-Scan Postures Suitable for People With Hyperactivity Tendency
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Improving Eye Tracking to Assess Brain Disorders
- Beyond Labels: A New Framework for Neurodiversity and Mental Health
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
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- People Experiencing Relatively Mild Cases of Mental Ill-Health May Be Perceived Differently by Others Depending on Whether or Not Diagnostic Labels Are Provided
- Crucial Insights on Loneliness and Death Ideation Among Older Adults
Monday, August 26, 2024
Friday, August 23, 2024
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- 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
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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
Monday, July 15, 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Loneliness Increases Risk of Age-Related Memory Loss
- 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
- Shining Light on Mental Health in Space Science Community
- Women Who Experience Depression During Pregnancy or After Birth Have Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
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
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Managing Mental Health Should Be About More Than Mind
- Veterans With Service Dogs Have Fewer PTSD Symptoms, Higher Quality of Life
- How Stress Knocks out Your Cognitive Reserve
Friday, May 31, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- More Than Just Social Media Use May Be Causing Depression in Young Adults, Study Shows
- Intervention Reduces Stress and Feelings of Burden of Family Caregivers of Older Adults With Dementia
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Associated With Increased Mental Health Risks
- Weight Gain Is Kicked to the Curb in Antipsychotic Drug Breakthrough
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Scientists Map Networks Regulating Gene Function in the Human Brain
- Researchers Unveil Shared and Unique Brain Molecular Dysregulations in PTSD and Depression
- Approximately One in Nine U.S. Children Diagnosed With ADHD, as New National Study Highlights an 'ever-Expanding' Public Health Concern
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- New Method for Diagnosing Sleep Disorders in Children
- One in Two Children With ADHD Experience Emotional Problems
- Ancient Viral DNA in the Human Genome Linked to Major Psychiatric Disorders
- Transitioning Gender Identities Is Not Linked With Depression