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Researchers study link between gut microbiome and the brain in humans, rodents

Despite extensive support for relationships between the gut microbiome and the brain (the "microbiota-gut-brain axis") in humans and rodents, little is known about these relationships in other animals, leaving questions about this system's generality.

5 Nov 2020

Analysis reveals how artificial intelligence has been used to help pregnant women

Researchers from the University of Seville have carried out a rigorous and detailed analysis of how artificial intelligence has been used with pregnant women over the last twelve years.

4 Nov 2020

Psilocybin may be effective in patients suffering from major depression

In a small study of adults with major depression, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that two doses of the psychedelic substance psilocybin, given with supportive psychotherapy, produced rapid and large reductions in depressive symptoms, with most participants showing improvement and half of study participants achieving remission through the four-week follow-up.

4 Nov 2020

Rise in negative health behaviors during lockdown connected to poor mental health in Scotland

A rise in negative health behaviours - such as lack of sleep, exercise and an unhealthy diet - is connected to poorer mental health during the tightest restrictions of Scotland's COVID-19 lockdown, a new study has confirmed.

4 Nov 2020

Fewer older adults may be experiencing restricting symptoms at the end of life

A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that fewer older adults may be experiencing certain symptoms that can restrict their activity at the end of life.

4 Nov 2020

Researchers to use new app data to prevent anxiety, improve wellbeing in young people

Young people across Europe are being recruited to a trial to put their smartphone addiction to good use, via an app designed to prevent anxiety and depression and improve wellbeing.

4 Nov 2020

BfR-Corona-Monitor: Many respondents have become more cautious about coronavirus

Starting this week, the new regulations for the containment of the coronavirus adopted by the Federal Government and the Länder will come into force throughout Germany.

3 Nov 2020

Primary care for acute health conditions declined dramatically since UK lockdown

Researchers have conducted a study showing substantial reductions in the number of people attending primary care services for key physical and mental health conditions in the UK since lockdown was introduced on March 23rd this year.

3 Nov 2020

Earwax sampling could be a cheap, effective way to measure stress hormone

A novel method to sample earwax could be a cheap and effective way to measure the hormone cortisol, according to a study led by researchers at UCL and King's College London.

3 Nov 2020

Study finds variation in the effectiveness of collaborative care for depression

In the United States, more than half of people living with a mental health disorder do not receive treatment, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, which is why primary-care clinics can play a leading role in depression care.

3 Nov 2020

Poisoning exposures appear to be increasing in Australian schools

New research from the University of Sydney has found poisoning exposures in children and adolescents while at school are relatively common and appear to be increasing, highlighting the need for more robust prevention measures.

3 Nov 2020

Ziath Supports Local Food Charity

Ziath has announced support for their local food bank charity in Cambridge, UK. Famous as a centre of elite learning and high-tech industry, Cambridge also has areas of high social deprivation.

From Ziath Ltd 3 Nov 2020

Study shows how brain cells influence choices

When you are faced with a choice - say, whether to have ice cream or chocolate cake for dessert - sets of brain cells just above your eyes fire as you weigh your options.

3 Nov 2020

Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms involved in the formation of neural circuits

Scientists at Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) and colleagues have uncovered some of the complex molecular mechanisms involved in the formation of the brain's neural circuits.

3 Nov 2020

Study examines mental health indicators during the 2016 general election

Whether a Trump triumph or a Biden victory, millions of Americans may expect a decline in their mental health if they live in states that favor the losing candidate.

3 Nov 2020

Mobile dating applications are linked to depression, social anxiety

Depression symptoms and social anxiety are associated with greater use of mobile dating applications among women. The extent to which these are associated with dating app use is reported in the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.

3 Nov 2020

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Researchers study link between gut microbiome and the brain in humans, rodents

Analysis reveals how artificial intelligence has been used to help pregnant women

Psilocybin may be effective in patients suffering from major depression

Rise in negative health behaviors during lockdown connected to poor mental health in Scotland

Fewer older adults may be experiencing restricting symptoms at the end of life

Researchers to use new app data to prevent anxiety, improve wellbeing in young people

BfR-Corona-Monitor: Many respondents have become more cautious about coronavirus

Primary care for acute health conditions declined dramatically since UK lockdown

Earwax sampling could be a cheap, effective way to measure stress hormone

Study finds variation in the effectiveness of collaborative care for depression

Poisoning exposures appear to be increasing in Australian schools

Ziath Supports Local Food Charity

Study shows how brain cells influence choices

Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms involved in the formation of neural circuits

Study examines mental health indicators during the 2016 general election

Mobile dating applications are linked to depression, social anxiety

Study focuses on current practices of restraint use in emergency settings

Finding ways to reduce rising alcohol consumption during COVID-19 pandemic

Less screen time, more extracurricular activities associated with better mental health among teens

Survey: Emergency care doctors need more support to recover from work pressures between shifts

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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