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Psychosis means abnormal condition of the mind, and is a generic psychiatric term for a mental state often described as involving a "loss of contact with reality". People suffering from psychosis are said to be ''psychotic.''

Machine learning tool reads brain scans for early signs of psychosis

The onset of psychosis can be predicted before it occurs, using a machine-learning tool which can classify MRI brain scans into those who are healthy and those at risk of a psychotic episode.

8 Feb 2024

Teenage bullying linked to lower brain glutamate, early psychosis symptoms

Researchers have found that adolescents being bullied by their peers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and in turn experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved in regulating emotions.

5 Feb 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

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

SMU study explores substance use motivations and concerns in young psychotics

A new study led by SMU medical and psychological anthropologist Neely Myers indicates that while young people diagnosed with early psychosis understand the importance of discontinuing use of substances like cannabis, many are ambivalent about stopping.

19 Dec 2023

Rising cannabis use among adults with severe psychological distress linked to increased psychiatric care

Study examines the increasing trend of cannabis use among U.S. adults with severe psychological distress (SPD) from 2009-2019, revealing a significant link to increased psychiatric hospitalizations and outpatient mental health care.

18 Dec 2023

Young mental health sufferers stuck in hospital limbo, study finds

Young people needing beds urgently for their mental health needs are waiting for long periods on acute general hospital wards, before being placed on wards far from where they live, according to a new study.

15 Dec 2023

New ingestible sensor for non-intrusive sleep disorder monitoring developed by MIT and collaborators

A recent Device study reported the effectiveness of an ingestible vitals-monitoring pill (VM pill) to monitor vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate based on a human trial.

24 Nov 2023

Genetic test for antidepressants could save millions and improve patient outcomes

A special kind of genetic test that helps determine the best antidepressant for patients with moderate-to-severe depression could generate substantive health system savings and greatly improve patient outcomes, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

14 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

Cannabis use alters DNA methylation, with implications beyond smoking effects

A large-scale meta-analysis in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that lifetime cannabis use is associated with DNA methylation changes in peripheral blood, which could have implications for understanding the long-term health effects of cannabis consumption.

8 Nov 2023

Study finds ethnic disparities in access to early psychological interventions for psychosis in England

People experiencing a psychotic episode for the first time are less likely to receive early psychological interventions in England if they are from an ethnic minority background, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

3 Nov 2023

Researchers pioneer a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis

Researchers at DZNE and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have pioneered a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis.

3 Nov 2023

Understanding COVID-19 mortality in people with severe mental illness and different ethnicities

In a recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, researchers evaluated mortality in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) following COVID-19.

31 Oct 2023

COVID-19 mortality risk higher for people with severe mental illness, study shows

New research from King's College London has found that in the UK people with severe mental illness were at increased risk of death from all causes following COVID-19 infection compared to those without severe mental illness.

25 Oct 2023

Study finds disruptions in functional brain connectivity in people with schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features psychosis among its symptoms, is thought to arise from disorganization in brain connectivity and functional integration.

17 Oct 2023

Daylight heals, night light steals: The surprising link between light exposure and mental health

Researchers find that increased night-time light exposure is linked to higher risks of various psychiatric disorders including depression and anxiety, while more daylight exposure lowers these risks. The large-scale study suggests modulating light patterns could be a non-pharmacological strategy for improving mental health.

12 Oct 2023

New study maps the spread of brain changes in psychosis

Psychoses like schizophrenia cost billions of dollars annually and derail the lives of people struggling with the disease.

20 Sep 2023

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Comprehensive review finds energy drinks linked to range of health risks, from cardiac arrhythmias to mental health issues. Researchers call for strict regulations on their consumption, especially among minors and pregnant women.

12 Sep 2023