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Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens

Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality.

17 Dec 2024

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study.

17 Dec 2024

Research reveals how the brain processes fundamental learning calculations and social interactions

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Dr. Munir Gunes Kutlu, Assistant Professor at Temple University's Center for Substance Abuse Research, unveils revolutionary findings about how our brains process fundamental learning calculations and social interactions.

17 Dec 2024

Insurance challenges are hurting access to mental health services

Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association's 2024 Practitioner Pulse Survey.

17 Dec 2024

Study explores how culture impacts body image for Hispanic women

While culture is intertwined with values surrounding food and body image, cultural differences have historically been overlooked by researchers and clinicians seeking to identify and treat eating disorders.

16 Dec 2024

How are states spending opioid settlement cash? We built a database of answers

In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doing any good?

16 Dec 2024

Helicopters rescued patients in ‘apocalyptic’ flood. Other hospitals are at risk, too.

April Boyd texted her husband before she boarded the helicopter. "So, I don't want to be dramatic," she wrote on Sept. 27, "but we are gonna fly and rescue patients from the rooftop of Unicoi hospital."

16 Dec 2024

Friendships promote healthier living in older adults, says new survey

Whether they're lifelong buddies or recently connected, close to home or miles away, a new poll shows the key role that friends play in the lives and wellbeing of adults aged 50 and older.

13 Dec 2024

Unpacking the link between social media and loneliness

Passive consumption of social media seems to reinforce feelings of disconnection, according to a JRC policy brief which examines the relationship between social media use and loneliness.

13 Dec 2024

Researchers classify post-COVID subtypes and uncover vaccination’s protective role

Researchers identify four distinct post-COVID subtypes, reveal key risk factors, and emphasize the protective role of vaccination in mitigating long-term impacts.

12 Dec 2024

Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive disease burden

Global estimates of HSV-1 and HSV-2 reveal a staggering disease burden, with 42.4 million new genital herpes cases and 8.8 billion GUD person-days in 2020, underscoring the urgent need for improved prevention strategies.

12 Dec 2024

UMD researcher aims to uncover "ghost networks" in Medicare Advantage health insurance plans

Dr. Mika Hamer is about to go ghost hunting. Thanks to a $100K grant from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation (RWJF), the University of Maryland School of Public Health researcher aims to uncover the extent of so-called "ghost networks" in Medicare Advantage health insurance plans.

12 Dec 2024

Caregiver stress may increase hypertension risk in Black women

A new analysis finds that the stress of being a caregiver is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure in 21- to 44-year-old Black women, a group known to have a higher prevalence of the condition compared with women of other racial and ethnic groups.

12 Dec 2024

Common brain network connected to heterogeneous patterns of brain atrophy in schizophrenia

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia.

12 Dec 2024

Modified chemotherapy regimen for Hodgkin lymphoma reduces long-term side effects

A simple change to the chemotherapy regimen for people with Hodgkin lymphoma could reduce the long-term health impacts that can result from treatment, according to researchers in Cambridge.

11 Dec 2024

Study reveals ableism as a barrier to mental health care for disabled individuals

People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals.

11 Dec 2024

Neuroscience reveals how social rewards and relational value drive human connection

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests.

11 Dec 2024

Key plasma proteins signal critical periods in brain aging

Researchers identified 13 plasma proteins linked to brain aging, uncovering dynamic patterns and biomarkers for early intervention in aging-related brain health.

10 Dec 2024

Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes

Empathy-focused phone calls made by trained, nonmedical community members led to significant improvements in blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes, according to a new study from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Lone Star Circle of Care.

10 Dec 2024

Structural and functional brain changes found in individuals with opioid use disorder

Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine found structural and functional alterations in specific brain regions of individuals with opioid use disorder.

10 Dec 2024

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Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Research reveals how the brain processes fundamental learning calculations and social interactions

Insurance challenges are hurting access to mental health services

Study explores how culture impacts body image for Hispanic women

How are states spending opioid settlement cash? We built a database of answers

Helicopters rescued patients in ‘apocalyptic’ flood. Other hospitals are at risk, too.

Friendships promote healthier living in older adults, says new survey

Unpacking the link between social media and loneliness

Researchers classify post-COVID subtypes and uncover vaccination’s protective role

Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive disease burden

UMD researcher aims to uncover "ghost networks" in Medicare Advantage health insurance plans

Caregiver stress may increase hypertension risk in Black women

Common brain network connected to heterogeneous patterns of brain atrophy in schizophrenia

Modified chemotherapy regimen for Hodgkin lymphoma reduces long-term side effects

Study reveals ableism as a barrier to mental health care for disabled individuals

Neuroscience reveals how social rewards and relational value drive human connection

Key plasma proteins signal critical periods in brain aging

Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes

Structural and functional brain changes found in individuals with opioid use disorder

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