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Healthcare workers can develop severe mental health problems after COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have found the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have particularly impacted healthcare professionals and their sleep, putting these frontline workers at risk of severe future mental health problems.

17 Dec 2020

Studies provide clues about possible types of autism linked to brain structure

Two groundbreaking studies at the UC Davis MIND Institute provide clues about possible types of autism linked to brain structure, including size and white matter growth.

17 Dec 2020

Study shows infant circumcision has delayed psychological complications

Undergoing circumcision as an infant has delayed psychological complications. This is shown by an international study led by researchers from Aarhus University.

17 Dec 2020

Salk scientists develop computational model showing how the brain maintains short-term memories

If you've ever forgotten something mere seconds after it was at the forefront of your mind--the name of a dish you were about to order at a restaurant, for instance--then you know how important working memory is.

17 Dec 2020

Intensive childhood intervention program could help reduce 'deaths of despair'

Mortality rates among young adults are rising in the U.S. due in part to "deaths of despair" -- preventable deaths from suicide, drug overdoses and alcohol-related liver disease.

17 Dec 2020

Study shows benefits of integrated palliative and oncology care for patients with advanced AML

A first-of-its-kind intervention integrating palliative care early in the course of cancer therapy for patients with advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a highly aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow, resulted in substantial improvements in patients' quality of life, mood and end-of-life care, a team of investigators has found.

17 Dec 2020

Dutch research on mental health during COVID-19 in vulnerable children

In this context, Josjan Zijlmans and Lorynn Teela et al. investigate the mental and social health of children and adolescents with pre-existing mental or somatic problems (pediatric or psychiatric) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

17 Dec 2020

Researchers evaluate changes in measles vaccination rates before COVID-19 pandemic

One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is that more families are putting off their children's preventive care visits, causing pediatric providers to worry about missed vaccines.

17 Dec 2020

4E-BP proteins are key to unlock the antidepressant effect of ketamine in the brain

A group of proteins called 4E-BPs, involved in memory formation, is the key to unlocking the antidepressant effect of ketamine in the brain, according to researchers from three Canadian universities. The discovery could lead to better and safer treatments for certain patients suffering from major depression.

17 Dec 2020

COVID-19 pandemic affects sleep habits, leads to further stress and anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic is seriously affecting the sleep habits of half of those surveyed in a new study from The Royal and the University of Ottawa, leading to further stress and anxiety plus further dependence on sleep medication.

17 Dec 2020

Study shows patients are more receptive to using mental health and wellness apps

Kaiser Permanente physicians and therapists now have the ability to refer their patients to evidenced-based mental health and wellness apps through the organization's electronic health record system.

17 Dec 2020

Ignoring CDC recommendations enhances fear and anger among employees

Companies worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, from modifying operations to keeping employees safe and informed. But not all businesses have followed the recommended safety protocols set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Dec 2020

Study pinpoints predictors of timely enrollment in therapy for opioid use disorder

For people living with opioid use disorder, the path to treatment is not always clear-cut. Sometimes, there's no path at all.

16 Dec 2020

UH researcher examines whether early drug intervention can curb weight gain in mentally ill children

A University of Houston pharmacological researcher believes that prescribing the drug Metformin for children and teens as soon as they are diagnosed with mental illnesses, like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, may save them from gaining an enormous amount of weight.

16 Dec 2020

Deep Longevity releases first AI-powered psychological aging clocks

Today, Deep Longevity, a company developing artificial intelligence to track human aging and extend productive longevity, released the first AI-powered psychological aging clocks to analyze and interpret psychosocial factors in the context of aging.

16 Dec 2020

Regulatory policies block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing care

The Endocrine Society and the Pediatric Endocrine Society oppose legislative efforts to block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing gender-affirming medical and surgical care, the two medical societies said in a joint policy perspective published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

16 Dec 2020

Study reports increase in outdoor activity among women during COVID-19

Spotting horned owls in neighborhood trees? Raising a bumper crop of winter squash? You may have much in common with individuals in a new study.

16 Dec 2020

Mild exercise habits during development could prevent schizophrenia, study reveals

Although schizophrenia is increasingly understood as a neurodevelopmental disorder, environmental factors are known to play an important role in the disease onset and progression.

16 Dec 2020

World Health Organization, Sanofi sign new agreement to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Sanofi – one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies – have signed a new agreement for donations of medicines to sustain specific efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

15 Dec 2020

New AI tool may soon offer the right treatment for stroke survivors

An AI developed by Japanese researchers might soon help stroke survivors get the right treatment by detecting a patient's post-stroke depression (PSD) type, a frequently seen but often overlooked neuropsychiatric manifestation after a stroke that could impair functional recovery.

15 Dec 2020

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Healthcare workers can develop severe mental health problems after COVID-19

Studies provide clues about possible types of autism linked to brain structure

Study shows infant circumcision has delayed psychological complications

Salk scientists develop computational model showing how the brain maintains short-term memories

Intensive childhood intervention program could help reduce 'deaths of despair'

Study shows benefits of integrated palliative and oncology care for patients with advanced AML

Dutch research on mental health during COVID-19 in vulnerable children

Researchers evaluate changes in measles vaccination rates before COVID-19 pandemic

4E-BP proteins are key to unlock the antidepressant effect of ketamine in the brain

COVID-19 pandemic affects sleep habits, leads to further stress and anxiety

Study shows patients are more receptive to using mental health and wellness apps

Ignoring CDC recommendations enhances fear and anger among employees

Study pinpoints predictors of timely enrollment in therapy for opioid use disorder

UH researcher examines whether early drug intervention can curb weight gain in mentally ill children

Deep Longevity releases first AI-powered psychological aging clocks

Regulatory policies block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing care

Study reports increase in outdoor activity among women during COVID-19

Mild exercise habits during development could prevent schizophrenia, study reveals

World Health Organization, Sanofi sign new agreement to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

New AI tool may soon offer the right treatment for stroke survivors

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