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Study: Armed conflict affects health needs of at least 630 million women, children

Armed conflicts are becoming increasingly complex and protracted and a growing threat to humanitarian access and the delivery of essential health services, affecting at least 630 million women and children--over 8% of the world's population--in 2017.

24 Jan 2021

Study examines risk factors for developing ME/CFS in college students after infectious mononucleosis

Many college students fully recover from infectious mononucleosis (which is almost always caused by Epstein-Barr virus) within 1-6 weeks, but some go on to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS).

22 Jan 2021

Lack of sleep, stress, mental health problems can lead to PCS-like symptoms

A new study suggests that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion - a finding supporting researchers' argument that athletes recovering from a brain injury should be assessed and treated on a highly individualized basis.

22 Jan 2021

New project to investigate a promising drug target for treatment of schizophrenia

A partnership between the University of Oxford, Earlham Institute (EI), and global pharmaceutical companies Biogen Inc and Boehringer Ingelheim will investigate a promising new drug target for the treatment of schizophrenia.

22 Jan 2021

COVID-19 pandemic: Ongoing global stressor can trigger traumatic stress symptoms

Even at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, people around the world became more fearful of what could happen to them or their family.

22 Jan 2021

Loneliness in older adults during COVID-19 lockdown linked to worsening depressive symptoms

Loneliness in adults aged 50 and over during the COVID-19 lockdown was linked to worsening depressive and other mental health symptoms, according to a large-scale online study.

22 Jan 2021

Physical exercise helps improve mobility, increase quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease

An improved physical condition with these exercises helps improve mobility in certain daily activities, increasing the quality of life of people with chronic kidney disease.

22 Jan 2021

SMART recovery groups provide addiction services during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new perils and challenges for people experiencing substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. Social distancing and isolation can trigger loneliness, anxiety, and depression.

22 Jan 2021

Two out of five U.S. adults missed medical care in the early phase of pandemic

Two out of five individuals delayed or missed medical care in the early phase of the pandemic--from March through mid-July 2020--according to a new survey from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

22 Jan 2021

Researcher explores coercive measures used in Norwegian asylums

It’s easy to believe that society’s treatment of difficult, violent, and criminally mentally ill people has become more humane over time. But that’s not the case.

21 Jan 2021

Older age may offer a buffer against negative feelings brought on by the pandemic

Older adults are managing the stress of the coronavirus pandemic better than younger adults, reporting less depression and anxiety despite also experiencing greater general concern about COVID-19, according to a study recently published by researchers at the UConn School of Nursing.

21 Jan 2021

COVID-19, influenza and suicide are responsible for deaths of ICE detainees

Thirty-five people have died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since April 2018, with a seven-fold increase in deaths even as the average daily population decreased by nearly a third between 2019 and 2020, a new USC study shows.

21 Jan 2021

Negative childhood experience connected to relatively unfavorable living situation

An adverse upbringing often impairs people's circumstances and health in their adult years, especially for couples who have both had similar experiences.

21 Jan 2021

Screening tool can help detect mental disorders during early pregnancy

A recent study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica found that questions typically asked new mothers to screen for depression after giving birth can also help to detect depressive symptoms and other mental disorders during early pregnancy.

21 Jan 2021

Researchers evaluate the accuracy of NEWS2 scoring system for predicting COVID outcomes

In the first systematic large-scale evaluation of the UK National Early Warning Risk Score (NEWS) 2 as a scoring system for predicting severe COVID-19 outcomes in patients, researchers at King's College London have found poor-to-moderate accuracy for identifying patients at risk of being transferred to intensive care units (ICUs) or dying after 14 days of hospitalization.

20 Jan 2021

Antidepressants are not effective for treating back pain, osteoarthritis, shows study

Antidepressants are commonly used worldwide to treat pain, however new research from the University of Sydney shows they offer little to no help for people suffering chronic back pain and osteoarthritis and may even cause harm.

20 Jan 2021

How COVID-19 changed exercise routines in the UK

A new preprint research paper published on the medRxiv server describes the changes that have taken place in moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity (MVPA) and muscle-strengthening activity (MSA).

19 Jan 2021

Essential coaching for mothers during COVID-19

Pregnancy and childbirth are especially high-risk periods for mental ill-health. The mobile health program called Essential Coaching for Every Mother (ECEM) was designed to meet the needs of mothers during this critical time, but its introduction was delayed because of the onset of the pandemic.

19 Jan 2021

Study finds increase in drinking among people with anxiety and depression during COVID-19

People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health published in the journal Preventive Medicine.

19 Jan 2021

Novel non-steroid topical cream can safely and effectively treat plaque psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythematous (red) patches and plaques.

19 Jan 2021

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Study: Armed conflict affects health needs of at least 630 million women, children

Study examines risk factors for developing ME/CFS in college students after infectious mononucleosis

Lack of sleep, stress, mental health problems can lead to PCS-like symptoms

New project to investigate a promising drug target for treatment of schizophrenia

COVID-19 pandemic: Ongoing global stressor can trigger traumatic stress symptoms

Loneliness in older adults during COVID-19 lockdown linked to worsening depressive symptoms

Physical exercise helps improve mobility, increase quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease

SMART recovery groups provide addiction services during COVID-19 pandemic

Two out of five U.S. adults missed medical care in the early phase of pandemic

Researcher explores coercive measures used in Norwegian asylums

Older age may offer a buffer against negative feelings brought on by the pandemic

COVID-19, influenza and suicide are responsible for deaths of ICE detainees

Negative childhood experience connected to relatively unfavorable living situation

Screening tool can help detect mental disorders during early pregnancy

Researchers evaluate the accuracy of NEWS2 scoring system for predicting COVID outcomes

Antidepressants are not effective for treating back pain, osteoarthritis, shows study

How COVID-19 changed exercise routines in the UK

Essential coaching for mothers during COVID-19

Study finds increase in drinking among people with anxiety and depression during COVID-19

Novel non-steroid topical cream can safely and effectively treat plaque psoriasis

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