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Breakthrough project reveals extraordinary diversity of brain changes in people with mental illnesses

A breakthrough project mapping brain changes in nearly 1,300 people diagnosed with six different types of mental illness has revealed the extraordinary diversity of brain changes found in people with conditions like major depression and schizophrenia.

21 Aug 2023

Remote curriculum delivery during the pandemic creates optimal learning environment for medical students with disabilities

Medical students who reported a disability to their school increased by more than 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study shows.

18 Aug 2023

Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact awarded $16.5 million grant to address Louisiana's high maternal mortality rate

Tulane University, Ochsner Health and the community nonprofit RH Impact have been awarded a seven-year, $16.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish a research center of excellence focused on finding solutions to address Louisiana's disproportionately high maternal mortality rate.

18 Aug 2023

The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms

The associations between dietary patterns and depression or anxiety symptoms.

18 Aug 2023

Can your screen time affect your bowel movements?

The causal relationship between leisure screen time and irritable bowel syndrome.

18 Aug 2023

What are the differences in risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the level of pre-pregnancy specialist mental health care?

The evidence on the effects of maternal mental health illnesses on increased risk of adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes.

18 Aug 2023

NIH awards $24 million to establish Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence

The National Institutes of Health has awarded $24 million in first-year funding to establish Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence. Part of NIH's Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative, the centers will develop and evaluate innovative approaches to reduce pregnancy-related complications and deaths and promote maternal health equity.

17 Aug 2023

Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reach highest level among adults 35 to 50

Past-year use of marijuana and hallucinogens by adults 35 to 50 years old continued a long-term upward trajectory to reach all-time highs in 2022, according to the Monitoring the Future (MTF) panel study, an annual survey of substance use behaviors and attitudes of adults 19 to 60 years old.

17 Aug 2023

Study investigates the impact of rapid genome sequencing for infantile epilepsy

Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with questions about their child's health. While genetic testing to help determine the cause of epilepsy is possible, comprehensive testing does not always happen routinely and it can take a long time, leaving families waiting for answers.

17 Aug 2023

Female Genital Mutilation found to be a leading cause of death in girls and young women in Africa

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practiced, with over 44,000 additional women and young girls dying each year, a new study reveals.

17 Aug 2023

Is shift work associated with depression and anxiety, and if so, does lifestyle mediate the associations?

Researchers discuss the contribution of lifestyle factors in depression and anxiety among shift workers

17 Aug 2023

Does depression in caregivers affect the prognosis of Parkinson’s disease patients?

Researchers assessed the relationship between care providers with depressive symptoms and the quality of life, hospital admissions, and emergency department consultations of Parkinson’s disease patients.

17 Aug 2023

Brief nurse-delivered sleep restriction therapy in primary care is clinically effective for insomnia disorder, safe, and likely to be cost-effective

Researchers compare the cost-effectiveness and clinical impact of nurse-delivered sleep restriction therapy with sleep hygiene for insomnia treatment.

17 Aug 2023

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Breakthrough project reveals extraordinary diversity of brain changes in people with mental illnesses

Remote curriculum delivery during the pandemic creates optimal learning environment for medical students with disabilities

Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact awarded $16.5 million grant to address Louisiana's high maternal mortality rate

The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms

Can your screen time affect your bowel movements?

What are the differences in risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the level of pre-pregnancy specialist mental health care?

NIH awards $24 million to establish Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence

Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reach highest level among adults 35 to 50

Study investigates the impact of rapid genome sequencing for infantile epilepsy

Female Genital Mutilation found to be a leading cause of death in girls and young women in Africa

Is shift work associated with depression and anxiety, and if so, does lifestyle mediate the associations?

Does depression in caregivers affect the prognosis of Parkinson’s disease patients?

Brief nurse-delivered sleep restriction therapy in primary care is clinically effective for insomnia disorder, safe, and likely to be cost-effective

Study uncovers insights into the enduring psychological effects of 2014 Israel-Gaza military conflict

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact sleep, mental health and social media use in female adolescents?

The impact of oat consumption on the gut microbiota

Integrated mental health care improves children's mental health and school performance

Expert consensus on how to help patients with chronic pain get adequate care and coverage

Late life depression: Bridging the gap with new perspectives on aging

Study finds no evidence linking social media platform’s penetration and psychological harm

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