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Study finds variations in prevalence of adolescent mental disorders in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam

Surveys involving thousands of adolescents and their primary caregiver have shown the prevalence of mental disorders within the age group is very different across Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

25 Apr 2024

Study shows yoga's positive impact on emotional health in forensic psychiatry

Previous studies in correctional facilities have shown positive effects of yoga on inmates. They experience increased impulse control and improved mental health.

22 Apr 2024

Does living near green space help soothe early childhood anxiety and depression?

Study reveals that increased residential green space is associated with reduced internalizing symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in children aged 2-5, highlighting the potential mental health benefits of accessible natural environments in early childhood development.

12 Apr 2024

Metabolic markers tied to increased risk of depression and anxiety, study finds

Comprehensive study within a large Swedish cohort links elevated glucose and triglyceride levels to an increased risk of developing depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, while higher HDL-C levels seem protective, suggesting a significant connection between metabolic health and psychiatric conditions.

3 Apr 2024

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Study explores how parents decide whether their children should attend school or stay home due to sickness, revealing a cautious approach when in doubt, and highlights the significant consideration of mental health alongside physical well-being.

27 Mar 2024

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries announces a groundbreaking research paper submitted to eLife.

26 Mar 2024

Unlocking the brain's decision-making secrets for future insights

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found important clues to how people make choices involving obtaining information about the future.

16 Feb 2024

Study reveals extent of mental health challenges for transgender and non-binary patients in England

Researchers assessed gender-related disparities in self-documented mental health disorders and support in England.

5 Feb 2024

Pioneering repository aims to raise visibility and awareness about people with mental illnesses

Metaphors are not just literary devices for writers to embellish their texts. They are linguistic tools used in everyday life, in most cases with the aim of better understanding and conveying the reality of the world around us.

31 Jan 2024

Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

In late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively contemplating suicide.

31 Jan 2024

How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Advanced brain imaging techniques reveal how adolescent brain development influences, and is influenced by, factors including chronic stress and mood disorders.

13 Nov 2023

Individuals with severe mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing physical multimorbidity

A new study published in BMJ Mental Health has found that individuals with severe mental illness are almost twice as likely to report physical multimorbidity, emphasizing the critical importance of addressing the intersection between mental and physical health.

9 Nov 2023

School cycling program linked to improved mental well-being in adolescents

Physical activity has positive effects on mental health and yet, activity rates are declining. This is particularly worrying because the mental well-being of teenagers continues to deteriorate. In the US, one in six school children is diagnosed with some type of mental disorder.

12 Oct 2023

Does parental mental health impact child school performance?

The relationship between parental mental disorders and child school performance.

7 Sep 2023

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Researchers in Biological Psychiatry delve into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The study explores how not just gut bacteria, but also lesser-known gut microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and parasites, play a pivotal role in mood disorders.

5 Sep 2023

Mental Disorder News and Research

Study finds variations in prevalence of adolescent mental disorders in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam

Study shows yoga's positive impact on emotional health in forensic psychiatry

Does living near green space help soothe early childhood anxiety and depression?

Metabolic markers tied to increased risk of depression and anxiety, study finds

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

Unlocking the brain's decision-making secrets for future insights

Study reveals extent of mental health challenges for transgender and non-binary patients in England

Pioneering repository aims to raise visibility and awareness about people with mental illnesses

Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Individuals with severe mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing physical multimorbidity

School cycling program linked to improved mental well-being in adolescents

Does parental mental health impact child school performance?

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Children participating in sports have better long term mental health

Smoking linked to increased risk of depression, bipolar disorder

One in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime, finds study

Psychedelic-based therapies poised to change the treatments for patients with PTSD

Exercise is a viable intervention for improving depression and anxiety in young individuals, study finds

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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