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Psychotherapy is “talk” therapy. It involves talking with a mental health professional to treat a mental illness. Psychotherapy can occur one-on-one or in a group. Research shows that support from family and friends can be an important part of therapy.

Exercise may be the most effective treatment for depression in coronary heart disease patients

A study by RCSI indicates that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people with coronary heart disease, when compared to antidepressants and psychotherapy or more complex care.

8 Jun 2021

Study offers a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia

A study conducted by a group of Brazilian researchers contributes to a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia, and potentially to the development of more specific and effective treatments for the disease.

8 Jun 2021

Lactate has antidepressant effect in mice, shows study

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Neuroscientists from Synapsy - the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research into Mental Illness - based at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and Lausanne University (UNIL) have recently demonstrated that lactate, a molecule produced by the body during exercise, has an antidepressant effect in mice.

28 May 2021

Preventive interventions in young people can prevent certain mental health disorders

Offering interventions to young people in the general community can prevent the emergence of certain mental health disorders, according to the first comprehensive systematic review to address this question.

18 May 2021

Doctors now must provide patients their health data, online and on demand

Last summer, Anna Ramsey suffered a flare-up of juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune condition, posing a terrifying prospect for the Los Angeles resident: She might have to undergo chemotherapy, further compromising her immune system during a pandemic.

18 May 2021

Girls more likely to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity than boys

A study of 92 adolescents conducted in Brazil suggests girls are more likely than boys to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity, such as high blood pressure and excessive blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia).

12 May 2021

Increased symptomatic levels of COVID-19 may be associated with psychiatric symptoms

A significant level of symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress may follow COVID-19 independent of any previous psychiatric diagnoses, according to new research by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health with colleagues at Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul in Brazil.

7 May 2021

Neuroimaging technology used to study how brain stimulation works for treatment of depression

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS, was FDA approved in 2008 as a safe and effective noninvasive treatment for severe depression resistant to antidepressant medications. A small coil positioned near the scalp generates repetitive, pulsed magnetic waves that pass through the skull and stimulate brain cells to relieve symptoms of depression.

4 May 2021

Uncertainty during first COVID-19 lockdown had negative impact on mental health

Many people in Switzerland experienced considerable psychological distress during the first COVID-19 lockdown from mid-March to the end of April 2020.

4 May 2021

Study highlights the psychological and social concerns of musculoskeletal trauma patients

Musculoskeletal injuries comprise a large percentage of hospital admissions for adults and often lead to chronic pain and long-term disability.

27 Apr 2021

COVID-19 vaccine may precipitate the development of functional neurological disorder

Videos of people experiencing severe neurological symptoms, including convulsions and difficulty walking, purportedly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, have surfaced on Facebook, YouTube and other social media channels.

9 Apr 2021

Patient's pain responses may be perceived differently by others based on their gender

In a recent study published by the Journal of Pain, co-authored by Elizabeth Losin, assistant professor of psychology and director of the Social and Cultural Neuroscience lab at the University of Miami, researchers found that a patient's pain responses may be perceived differently by others based on their gender.

7 Apr 2021

Statistical suicide risk prediction models could be cost-effective and save many lives

There are several effective interventions to reduce the risk of suicide, the tenth-leading cause of death in the United States, but difficulties in identifying people at risk for suicide and concerns about the potentially high costs of suicide-prevention strategies have hampered their wider use.

17 Mar 2021

New tool helps choose the best intervention for each dementia patient

Every three seconds, a new case of dementia is diagnosed somewhere in the world. The term encompasses a group of neurodegenerative diseases that have no cure and which affect memory, cognitive abilities and behavior, and includes Alzheimer's disease.

9 Mar 2021

Study: Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center

Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center, from which cognitive deficits arise.

27 Feb 2021

World's largest study of genetic factors reveals link between depression and stomach ulcers

University of Queensland researchers have confirmed a link between depression and stomach ulcers, in the world's largest study of genetic factors in peptic ulcer disease.

25 Feb 2021

Computer training in addition to psychotherapy can potentially reduce PTSD symptoms

Trauma patients experience intrusive and distressing memories of their traumatic event. A team from Bochum is examining new ways to strengthen the effects of psychotherapy.

25 Feb 2021

New center established at NYU Langone Health to expand psychedelic research and training

Philanthropic support from several donors totaling over $10 million will allow NYU Langone Health to advance its already world-renowned reputation in the field of psychedelic medicine through the establishment of a one-of-a-kind center dedicated to expanding research and professional medical training in this resurging field.

24 Feb 2021

The acceleration behind telehealth services

In this interview, Chun-Kai Chang , the Business Development Manager of Telehealth at Advantech, talks to News-Medical about the acceleration behind telehealth services.

From Advantech 9 Feb 2021

The acceleration behind telehealth services

In this interview, Chun-Kai Chang , the Business Development Manager of Telehealth at Advantech, talks to News-Medical about the acceleration behind telehealth services.

From Advantech 9 Feb 2021

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Further Reading

Exercise may be the most effective treatment for depression in coronary heart disease patients

Study offers a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia

Lactate has antidepressant effect in mice, shows study

Preventive interventions in young people can prevent certain mental health disorders

Doctors now must provide patients their health data, online and on demand

Girls more likely to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity than boys

Increased symptomatic levels of COVID-19 may be associated with psychiatric symptoms

Neuroimaging technology used to study how brain stimulation works for treatment of depression

Uncertainty during first COVID-19 lockdown had negative impact on mental health

Study highlights the psychological and social concerns of musculoskeletal trauma patients

COVID-19 vaccine may precipitate the development of functional neurological disorder

Patient's pain responses may be perceived differently by others based on their gender

Statistical suicide risk prediction models could be cost-effective and save many lives

New tool helps choose the best intervention for each dementia patient

Study: Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center

World's largest study of genetic factors reveals link between depression and stomach ulcers

Computer training in addition to psychotherapy can potentially reduce PTSD symptoms

New center established at NYU Langone Health to expand psychedelic research and training

The acceleration behind telehealth services

The acceleration behind telehealth services

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 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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