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Type 1 diabetes in children linked to increased risk of mental health problems

Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study from a team in the UK and the Czech Republic has found.

18 Jul 2024

Innovative aiTBS therapy shortens treatment duration for bipolar disorder

A potential new treatment for bipolar disorder (BP) that significantly shortens treatment time has emerged, following a randomized clinical trial using accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS).

11 Jul 2024

New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits

COVID-19 survivors face significantly higher risks of developing neuropsychiatric conditions, but vaccination reduces these risks over time.

27 Jun 2024

CAMH research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders

A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), entitled Mental Health Service Use Before First Diagnosis of a Psychotic Disorder and published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that nearly 75 per cent of young Ontarians with a psychotic disorder had at least one mental health service visit within the three years prior to their first diagnosis of the disorder.

21 Jun 2024

Emotional dysregulation identified as core symptom of ADHD

Cambridge scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions – which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts – may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

22 May 2024

Study: Omega-6 fatty acids could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder

Omega-6 fatty acids, commonly found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder, according to a world-first study from the University of South Australia.

6 May 2024

Anger damages blood vessel function, raising heart disease risk

A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that provoked anger, but not sadness or anxiety, acutely impairs endothelial function, shedding light on the link between anger and cardiovascular events.

2 May 2024

Genetic propensity to higher arachidonic acid levels linked to lower bipolar disorder risk

A genetic propensity to higher circulating levels of lipids containing arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, has been found to be linked with a lower risk for bipolar disorder, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier.

30 Apr 2024

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study reveals ketamine's potent anti-inflammatory effects on neurological disorders, showing promise for treating major depressive disorder through modulation of neuroimmune pathways.

15 Apr 2024

Diabetes drug dulaglutide may reduce symptoms of depression

The current study highlighted the antidepressant effects of dulaglutide using the CMS depression model. Notably, the potential metabolisms that underlie the antidepressant effect of dulaglutide have been elucidated in this study.

8 Mar 2024

Sleep-circadian disturbances can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders

Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence.

19 Feb 2024

Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

Ketamine – an anesthetic also known for its illicit use as a recreational drug – has undergone a thorough reputational rehabilitation in recent years as the medical establishment has begun to recognize its wide-ranging therapeutic effects.

4 Dec 2023

Study suggests concomitant antidepressant and statin use could prevent treatment discontinuation

A recent study in the journal BMC Medicine evaluates the real-world impact of combining antidepressants with statins in UK adults, revealing lower discontinuation rates but similar efficacy compared to antidepressant-only treatment.

12 Nov 2023

Can metabolic biomarkers help distinguish between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

Researchers identify metabolomic biomarkers from dried blood spots that can distinguish between depressive episodes in major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. The study enhances diagnostic accuracy, particularly when traditional psychiatric assessments are inconclusive.

26 Oct 2023

Stress-induced ribosome dysregulation may underlie depression

A group of ribosomal protein genes connects animal models of depression to human patients with major depressive disorder.

10 Oct 2023

Researchers conduct comprehensive psychological evaluation of university students

The prevalence rates of stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, mania, suicidal ideation, loneliness, and psychotic experiences among university-going students in the UK.

18 Sep 2023

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression.

6 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

Pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders more likely to use cannabis

Pregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medicate, according to a Rutgers-led study.

25 Aug 2023

Parents see own health spiral as their kids’ mental illnesses worsen

After her teenage daughter attempted suicide and began to cycle through emergency rooms and mental health programs during the past three years, Sarah Delarosa noticed her own health also declined.

14 Aug 2023