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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

In Vivo Probes for Detecting Inflammation Markers in Humans and Animals

News-Medical talks to Parry Hashemi about research on in vivo probes for detecting inflammation markers in humans and animals she will present at Pittcon.

From Pittcon 24 Feb 2021

College students forced to relocate during COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to have depression

Numerous psychiatric studies have documented increased rates of depression and anxiety among those forced to relocate, with sudden moves often affecting individuals' social support and sense of identity and control.

24 Feb 2021

New microneedle patches for delivery of psychedelic pharmaceuticals

Although one may think of psychedelic pharmaceuticals as being dangerous and detrimental, scientists have been conducting experiments and clinical trials on some of them and have obtained positive results when testing them for medical use.

23 Feb 2021

Cannabinoid receptor agonist shows potential protective effect on SARS-CoV-2-infected human heart cells

As scientists continue to search for effective antidotes to direct and indirect damage caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a new preprint research paper posted to the bioRxiv* server demonstrates the potential of cannabinoid receptor agonists to alleviate myocardial damage in this condition even in the absence of any inhibitory effect on viral infection as such.

23 Feb 2021

Three studies emphasize how behavioral and social factors are intrinsic to aging

A trio of recent studies highlights the need to incorporate behavioral and social science alongside the study of biological mechanisms in order to slow aging.

23 Feb 2021

One in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia in Sweden

In Sweden, approximately one in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia. The number has decreased over time, but still, an important part of the population has major problems, according to a recent doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg.

22 Feb 2021

Material hardship linked to poor mental and physical health in young adults

As the United States approaches the one-year anniversary of the start of COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study by researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Texas at San Antonio shows that material hardship - difficulty paying for food, bills and healthcare - is taking a toll on the mental and physical health of young adults.

22 Feb 2021

Loneliness associated with increased risk of internet addiction among adolescents

Loneliness is a risk factor associated with adolescents being drawn into compulsive internet use. The risk of compulsive use has grown in the coronavirus pandemic: loneliness has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents, who spend longer and longer periods of time online.

22 Feb 2021

Rest during holidays has a restorative effect on DNA changes in shift workers with sleep disorder

Long-term sleep deprivation is detrimental to health, increasing the risk of psychiatric and somatic disorders, such as depression and cardiovascular diseases.

22 Feb 2021

Survey reveals high prevalence of depression and anxiety in college students

A survey by a Boston University researcher of nearly 33,000 college students across the country reveals the prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people continues to increase, now reaching its highest levels, a sign of the mounting stress factors due to the coronavirus pandemic, political unrest, and systemic racism and inequality.

20 Feb 2021

Psychosocial factors may contribute to dropout of patients from peritoneal dialysis

A retrospective study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans reports that contrary to previous research, most patients who drop out of peritoneal dialysis may do so for psychosocial reasons.

20 Feb 2021

FDA warns 10 companies for selling unlawful dietary supplements that claim to treat mental health problems

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced warning letters to 10 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent depression and other mental health disorders, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

19 Feb 2021

How have COVID-19 pandemic school closures impacted the health of children globally?

A new study by researchers in the US and the UK explores the damage caused by school closures to educational progress, health, and well-being in children and young people globally.

18 Feb 2021

Combination of low depression, social support, and high psychological resilience play role in veterans' well being

Veterans who experienced the combination of low depression, high social support and high psychological resilience as they left military service were most likely to report high well-being a year later.

18 Feb 2021

$1.3 million grant funds clinical trial to test psilocybin for treating patients with phantom limb pain

The Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative at UC San Diego has received a $1.3 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to fund a clinical trial investigating the therapeutic potential of psilocybin in treating phantom limb pain.

17 Feb 2021

Mental illness in early life linked with poorer health and advanced aging in adulthood

A new pair of studies from a Duke research team's long-term work in New Zealand make the case that mental health struggles in early life can lead to poorer physical health and advanced aging in adulthood.

17 Feb 2021

Psychological variables account for anxiety and depression among pregnant women during COVID-19

Women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic report having felt greater stress in the delivery process, and rate lower the quality of care received.

17 Feb 2021

Study reveals how people respond to financial and health uncertainties

A recent qualitative study sheds light on how people cope with health and financial challenges, highlighting the important role that communication plays in these coping strategies.

16 Feb 2021

Study focuses on assessing mental and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic

An ongoing study led by North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University focuses on assessing the mental, emotional and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic - in order to determine how universities can better support their students.

16 Feb 2021

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Latest Depression News and Research

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

In Vivo Probes for Detecting Inflammation Markers in Humans and Animals

College students forced to relocate during COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to have depression

New microneedle patches for delivery of psychedelic pharmaceuticals

Cannabinoid receptor agonist shows potential protective effect on SARS-CoV-2-infected human heart cells

Three studies emphasize how behavioral and social factors are intrinsic to aging

One in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia in Sweden

Material hardship linked to poor mental and physical health in young adults

Loneliness associated with increased risk of internet addiction among adolescents

Rest during holidays has a restorative effect on DNA changes in shift workers with sleep disorder

Survey reveals high prevalence of depression and anxiety in college students

Psychosocial factors may contribute to dropout of patients from peritoneal dialysis

FDA warns 10 companies for selling unlawful dietary supplements that claim to treat mental health problems

How have COVID-19 pandemic school closures impacted the health of children globally?

Combination of low depression, social support, and high psychological resilience play role in veterans' well being

$1.3 million grant funds clinical trial to test psilocybin for treating patients with phantom limb pain

Mental illness in early life linked with poorer health and advanced aging in adulthood

Psychological variables account for anxiety and depression among pregnant women during COVID-19

Study reveals how people respond to financial and health uncertainties

Study focuses on assessing mental and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic

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