Mental Health News and Research

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Teen brains with depression show heightened sensitivity to parental criticism

Adolescents with depression show heightened neural activity in response to parental criticism and are less positively impacted by parental praise, according to a study in Psychological Medicine. The research underscores the importance of psycho-education for parents and clinicians to better understand the unique emotional sensitivities of adolescents with depressive disorders.

6 Sep 2023

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression.

6 Sep 2023

World-renowned Diamond Light Source facility to be upgraded through a £500 million investment

A groundbreaking science facility which kickstarted the UK's world leading Covid drug development and has advanced treatments of global health challenges from HIV to malaria and cancer will be upgraded and expanded through a more than £500 million investment, Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has announced today (Wednesday 6 September).

5 Sep 2023

ADHD linked to risk for several common and serious mental health issues

The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

5 Sep 2023

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Researchers in Biological Psychiatry delve into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The study explores how not just gut bacteria, but also lesser-known gut microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and parasites, play a pivotal role in mood disorders.

5 Sep 2023

New tool can diagnose autism in children as young as 16 months

Results of clinical studies published simultaneously today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and in JAMA Network Open demonstrate that measuring children's looking behavior predicts expert clinical diagnosis of autism in children between ages 16 to 30 months tested with a high degree of accuracy.

5 Sep 2023

Experts call for changes to how drugs are tested and labeled for people with obesity

A new opinion piece published in Health Affairs Forefront raises questions around current approaches to assess drug safety and effectiveness in people with obesity.

5 Sep 2023

New study highlights impact of COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department visits in British Columbia

A new study showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation strategies used to manage the virus on emergency department (ED) visits in British Columbia can help with future planning.

5 Sep 2023

Open Dialogue treatment model reduces out-of-home mental health care for adolescents

In a ten-year registry follow-up, adolescents treated according to the Open Dialogue treatment model had a lower risk of receiving out-of-home care compared to those receiving other forms of mental health treatment.

5 Sep 2023

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

Using e-cigarettes can significantly increase the risk of asthma.

5 Sep 2023

Study suggests increased frequency of emotional overeating during university closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers conducted an online survey to assess the frequency of overeating episodes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 Sep 2023

Faster mental health treatment could reduce financial burden on the NHS, improve outcomes

The study, which is one of the largest of its kind to date, analysed anonymised data, and was conducted by ieso Digital Health Ltd in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust and York Health Economics Consortium (part of the University of York).

4 Sep 2023

Survey highlights the lack of awareness about deadly chronic acid reflux

A new survey has revealed the overwhelming lack of knowledge about the causes and symptoms of hiatus hernia and chronic acid reflux in the UK. These results come despite the fact that 1 in 3 people aged over 50 have hiatus hernia and 13 million people suffer from chronic acid reflux.

4 Sep 2023

First-time dads face steeper relationship hurdles than second-time fathers, study finds

Study reveals that first-time fathers experience a more significant decline in relationship satisfaction during the transition to parenthood compared to second-time dads. Echoing findings from prior research on mothers, the study suggests that couples should brace for relationship challenges when expecting their first child.

4 Sep 2023

Children participating in sports have better long term mental health

A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sports from an early age will have better long term mental health.

4 Sep 2023

How do cyclones impact human health?

Researchers discuss the health outcomes of cyclones.

3 Sep 2023

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

For roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn't end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Instead, for the next five to 10 years, doctors recommend that they take medication to block sex hormones, which can fuel tumor growth and spark recurrence.

1 Sep 2023

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Teen brains with depression show heightened sensitivity to parental criticism

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

World-renowned Diamond Light Source facility to be upgraded through a £500 million investment

ADHD linked to risk for several common and serious mental health issues

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

New tool can diagnose autism in children as young as 16 months

Experts call for changes to how drugs are tested and labeled for people with obesity

New study highlights impact of COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department visits in British Columbia

Open Dialogue treatment model reduces out-of-home mental health care for adolescents

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

Study suggests increased frequency of emotional overeating during university closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Faster mental health treatment could reduce financial burden on the NHS, improve outcomes

Survey highlights the lack of awareness about deadly chronic acid reflux

First-time dads face steeper relationship hurdles than second-time fathers, study finds

Children participating in sports have better long term mental health

How do cyclones impact human health?

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

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Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

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Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

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