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How your gut microbiome shapes anxiety

Researchers examine the role of the gut microbiome in the development of anxiety disorders.

12 Mar 2025

Talk therapy delivered by non-specialists effective for pregnant and postpartum individuals

Approximately one in five of pregnant and postpartum individuals experience depression and anxiety, yet less than 10 per cent receive proper treatment.

3 Mar 2025

Stress & Distress: Designing clinical trials for maximum efficacy

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From Atlantia Clinical Trials 28 Feb 2025

Study identifies most effective CBT components for treating ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses.

4 Feb 2025

Anxiety reduction with antidepressants confirmed, long-term effects uncertain

A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage.

30 Jan 2025

Study reveals shocking delays in child mental health care

Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognized, according to a new study.

8 Jan 2025

Study highlights delays in mental health support for children and young people

Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognized, according to a new study.

7 Jan 2025

Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens

Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality.

17 Dec 2024

Neuroscience reveals how social rewards and relational value drive human connection

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests.

11 Dec 2024

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