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Eleven stroke researchers to be recognized during the 2024 International Stroke Conference

Eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized during the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024 for their exceptional professional achievements.

6 Feb 2024

U.S. adults face distress, unequal mental health care access during the COVID-19 era

U.S. adults experienced considerable psychological distress and adverse mental health effects as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

6 Feb 2024

Primary-care-based housing program shows promise in addressing social determinants of health

Brigham researchers found that participation in a housing program was associated with fewer outpatient visits, improved physical and mental health, and stronger connections to their primary care clinics and care team.

5 Feb 2024

World's largest brain study reveals how childhood trauma rewires vital neural pathways

The world's largest brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it affects development and rewires vital pathways.

5 Feb 2024

Innovative education program helps address Alberta's rural doctor shortage

New research shows an innovative education program is helping to address Alberta's rural doctor shortage by making it more likely medical students will set up a rural family practice after graduation.

2 Feb 2024

New therapy helps dementia patients and family carers achieve personal goals

Research led by Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, shows that a new therapy, NIDUS-Family, helps people with dementia and their family carers attain their personal goals.

2 Feb 2024

Tracing the heart's journey through scholarly seas: A study on the evolving tides of romantic love

Study reviews trends in romantic love and relationship research, highlighting the evolution of scholarly focus and its implications for policy-making aimed at strengthening familial ties and social resilience.

1 Feb 2024

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor functions, which eventually leads to death within 5 years of its onset.

1 Feb 2024

Cerebellum plays key role in exercise-induced anxiety relief

"Only exercise can remove all kinds of doubts," Goethe said. Physical exercise is the lubricant between the body and the mind.

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

Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms often present in youth accessing mental health services, study finds

A new study co-led by Associate Professor Kristin Cleverley of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing has found evidence that Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS) are often present in youth accessing mental health services.

30 Jan 2024

Overcoming stigma to start early conversations about cognitive decline

Approximately four of five primary care clinicians consider themselves on the front lines of brain health.

30 Jan 2024

Teen substance use tied to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts

High school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have unusual experiences, and exhibit inattention or hyperactivity, according to recent survey-based study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Minnesota.

29 Jan 2024

Lifetime exposure to music associated with better brain health in older age

Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter.

29 Jan 2024

Study identifies plasma markers linked to mental health in young adults

Study in "Translational Psychiatry" explores plasma proteins related to the p-factor in young adults, revealing potential biomarkers for overall mental health status and insights into common underlying factors of mental health disorders.

28 Jan 2024

Mood boosters reduce inflammation in IBD by 18%, study finds

New King's College London research reveals that interventions which improve mood can reduce levels of inflammation in people with inflammatory bowel disease by 18 per cent, compared to having no mood intervention.

24 Jan 2024

Functional, nonepileptic seizures linked to higher death rate than expected

The death rate for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures is higher than expected, with a rate comparable to epilepsy and severe mental illness, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

24 Jan 2024

European consortium awarded €6.5M to study psychedelic-assisted therapy

A European consortium of 19 partners has been awarded over €6.5M by the European Union to study psilocybin to treat psychological distress in people with progressive incurable illnesses requiring palliative care.

24 Jan 2024

Study shows how CBT rewires the anxious child's brain

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found overactivation in many brain regions, including the frontal and parietal lobes and the amygdala, in unmedicated children with anxiety disorders.

24 Jan 2024

Specialist support helps new moms with severe mental illness reduce relapse risk

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, and in partnership with the University of Exeter and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, has found that women with a history of severe mental illness face a lower risk of relapse after giving birth in regions where they have access to a community perinatal mental health team (CPMHT).

23 Jan 2024

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Eleven stroke researchers to be recognized during the 2024 International Stroke Conference

U.S. adults face distress, unequal mental health care access during the COVID-19 era

Primary-care-based housing program shows promise in addressing social determinants of health

World's largest brain study reveals how childhood trauma rewires vital neural pathways

Innovative education program helps address Alberta's rural doctor shortage

New therapy helps dementia patients and family carers achieve personal goals

Tracing the heart's journey through scholarly seas: A study on the evolving tides of romantic love

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

Cerebellum plays key role in exercise-induced anxiety relief

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

Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms often present in youth accessing mental health services, study finds

Overcoming stigma to start early conversations about cognitive decline

Teen substance use tied to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts

Lifetime exposure to music associated with better brain health in older age

Study identifies plasma markers linked to mental health in young adults

Mood boosters reduce inflammation in IBD by 18%, study finds

Functional, nonepileptic seizures linked to higher death rate than expected

European consortium awarded €6.5M to study psychedelic-assisted therapy

Study shows how CBT rewires the anxious child's brain

Specialist support helps new moms with severe mental illness reduce relapse risk

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