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‘Caged … for no fault of your own’: Detainees dread covid while awaiting immigration hearings

In October, Yibran Ramirez-Cecena didn't alert the staff at Stewart Detention Center to his cough and runny nose.

22 Dec 2022

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Researchers observe that COVID-19 patients were at an increased risk of developing certain conditions.

21 Dec 2022

Young people lack trust in the smartphone apps for receiving mental health support

Young people may not be receiving the mental health support they need because of a lack of trust in the smartphone apps that deliver such services, a study suggests.

21 Dec 2022

Comprehensive lung cell atlas offers insights into an unexpected immune niche in the airways

The most comprehensive lung cell atlas to date, from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and collaborators, has revealed 11 new lung cell types and offers detailed insight into an immune process involved in fighting lung infections.

21 Dec 2022

Research highlights the health and well-being benefits of celebrations

Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink will leave you feeling more socially supported, new research shows.

21 Dec 2022

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

As concerns about youth mental health, school shootings, and other forms of violence prompt more school systems to conduct mental health screenings, a UCR-led analysis is urging school officials to proceed with deference to student family, cultural, and community backgrounds.

21 Dec 2022

Women’s inequitable healthcare experiences reflect implicit bias, discrimination and disempowerment

For some women who experience serious and chronic physical or mental health conditions, one of their most daunting challenges is obtaining the belief and validation of health care providers, family members and friends, researchers found in a recent study.

20 Dec 2022

SILVER Study provides insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older New Yorkers

ICAP at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has released results from Round Two of the SILVER Study, providing insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older adults living at home in New York City.

20 Dec 2022

Study recommends ways to reduce long periods of sitting and not moving

Sitting is the default state in many people's day-to-day lives, with significant health implications - but a smartwatch simply ordering people to stand will not make much difference to their behavior or health, say researchers from the University of Surrey.

20 Dec 2022

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to alter offspring neurobiology

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to heighten the risk of lifelong neurodevelopmental changes in babies' brains, such as those linked to autism, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.

20 Dec 2022

Childhood body mass index unlikely to have big impact on child's mood or behavioral disorders

Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children's mood or behavioral disorders, according to a study published today in eLife.

20 Dec 2022

Digital interventions can help relieve depressive symptoms

With a shortage of therapists, help with mental health problems is being sought from digital interventions, where elements of psychological treatment are offered via computer programs or mobile applications.

20 Dec 2022

Exploring the underlying causes of poor mental health in girls in secondary school

Many young girls experience poor mental health during secondary school. Many people focus on helping each individual, but PhD student Janne Lund wants us to look at the bigger picture.

20 Dec 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic's traumatizing effect on mothers in the USA

A new research paper presents the results of a study on maternal stress levels in American mothers during COVID-19.

19 Dec 2022

Study highlights the importance of the gut microbiota during early neurodevelopment

A recent Brain, Behavior, and Immunity study investigated the role of the early-life gut microbiota in determining neurodevelopmental outcomes.

19 Dec 2022

Built environment design may influence depressive symptoms, study finds

Depression is a chronic mental health condition that can impact one's physical health and well-being. Globally, approximately 280 million people of all ages experience depression, including 5% of all adults and 5.7% of older adults.

19 Dec 2022

Mental health chatbots can effectively engage people with depression, study shows

Clinician scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that mental health chatbots are able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms.

19 Dec 2022

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

‘Caged … for no fault of your own’: Detainees dread covid while awaiting immigration hearings

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Young people lack trust in the smartphone apps for receiving mental health support

Comprehensive lung cell atlas offers insights into an unexpected immune niche in the airways

Research highlights the health and well-being benefits of celebrations

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

Women’s inequitable healthcare experiences reflect implicit bias, discrimination and disempowerment

SILVER Study provides insight into the challenges presented by COVID-19 to older New Yorkers

Study recommends ways to reduce long periods of sitting and not moving

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to alter offspring neurobiology

Childhood body mass index unlikely to have big impact on child's mood or behavioral disorders

Digital interventions can help relieve depressive symptoms

Exploring the underlying causes of poor mental health in girls in secondary school

The COVID-19 pandemic's traumatizing effect on mothers in the USA

Study highlights the importance of the gut microbiota during early neurodevelopment

Built environment design may influence depressive symptoms, study finds

Mental health chatbots can effectively engage people with depression, study shows

Expert panel recommends revisions to gender-affirming care guidelines

The impact of multimorbidity, smoking status, and demographics on vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Wales

A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.

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Extending the reach of Amperia™

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