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Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology

When trying to understand how genetic influences factor into youth behavior, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have taken the "big trawl" approach, casting their net wide to pull in all the measured traits, behaviors and environments that make up who we are and examine associations with the genetic building blocks comprising risk for mental health problems.

17 Oct 2024

Understanding why some children develop PTSD and anxiety after trauma

A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic event.

10 Oct 2024

New study reveals long-term brainstem damage in COVID-19 survivors using advanced MRI scans

A study using 7T QSM identifies microstructural changes in the brainstem of COVID-19 survivors, suggesting links to long-term neuroinflammatory responses.

10 Oct 2024

Study examines differences in mental health challenges for men and women farmers

Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers struggle with anxiety and depression at higher levels than the general population.

8 Oct 2024

Friendship drives happiness in single emerging adults, new study reveals

Researchers used latent profile analysis to identify five distinct happiness profiles in single emerging adults aged 18-24, with friendship satisfaction emerging as a key factor.

6 Oct 2024

Depression and anxiety diagnoses in youth spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers analyzed clinical data from over 1.7 million young people, revealing significant increases in diagnosed depression and anxiety from 2017 to 2021, with higher rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Oct 2024

One-third of former professional American football players report a punch-drunk reality - CTE

Study found that one-third of former American football players reported perceived CTE, which was significantly associated with a higher risk of suicidality and mental health problems.

25 Sep 2024

Iron deficiency linked to restless sleep in ADHD and autism

Researchers examine the relationship iron deficiency and sleep-related disorders.

17 Sep 2024

Cannabidiol shows promise in treating cognitive disorders

Research reviews the therapeutic potential of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating cognitive impairments, highlighting positive effects in some trials while emphasizing the need for more comprehensive studies.

12 Sep 2024

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Young people with chronic pain are three times more likely than their peers to also have clinical anxiety or depression, a new review has found.

9 Sep 2024

Global mental illness risks linked to commercial factors

Umbrella review identifies how commercial factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, ultra-processed foods, and social media use contribute significantly to mental illness and suicidal behaviors across various populations.

2 Sep 2024

Primary care providers key to addressing emotional eating

Primary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, noted Jana DeSimone Wozniak, PhD and Hsiang Huang, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

28 Aug 2024

Hybrid cognitive behavioral therapy shows lasting benefits for pediatric anxiety and OCD

Jacqueline Sperling, PhD, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and co-program director of the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program, led a study investigating the sustainability of outcomes from an intensive group and family-based outpatient cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) program, that included a hybrid of in-person and virtual treatment sessions for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

23 Aug 2024

Social genomics: How friends' genes impact a person's mental health

Mom always said, "Choose your friends wisely." Now a study led by a Rutgers Health professor shows she was onto something: Their traits can rub off on you – especially ones that are in their genes.

7 Aug 2024

Pets significantly reduce anxiety and depression in women, especially those with childhood trauma

Higher attachment to pets, especially dogs, is linked to reduced anxiety and depression in women, with the strongest benefits seen in those who experienced childhood abuse. This supports the therapeutic role of pets in mental health.

7 Aug 2024

'My phone sometimes makes me anxious': Study investigates associations between problematic smartphone usage and anxiety, sleep, and depression

Researchers determined the relationships between problematic smartphone usage (PSU) and anxiety, depression, and insomnia among UK adolescents.

6 Aug 2024

Study finds long-term cognitive and psychiatric issues persist in COVID-19 patients two to three years post-infection

A recent study investigated whether psychiatric and cognitive symptoms commence or persist beyond a year of COVID-19-related hospitalization.

6 Aug 2024

University of Oxford’s online therapies offer hope for anxiety and PTSD patients

Urgent treatment solutions are needed for children, adolescents and adults with mental health conditions. Despite the government committing to spending 8.9% of all NHS funding on mental health treatment last year, the pipeline to build new facilities and train new staff will take years and, on their own, are insufficient to meet demand.

5 Aug 2024

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Longitudinal data from wearable devices linked to health records show that irregular sleep patterns and inadequate REM sleep increase the risk of chronic diseases like hypertension and depression. This emphasizes the importance of consistent and high-quality sleep for overall health.

22 Jul 2024

Medical debt doubles risk of skipping mental health care for depression and anxiety

Medical debt is significantly more prevalent among adults with depression or anxiety compared to adults without these mental disorders, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Among adults with depression or anxiety, those with medical debt were twice as likely to report having delayed or forgone mental health care in the previous 12 months compared to those without medical debt.

19 Jul 2024