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An ickier outbreak: Trench fever spread by lice is found in Denver

Dr. Michelle Barron, medical director of infection prevention and control at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, received an unusual call last month from the microbiology lab: confirmation of the third case this year of trench fever, a rare condition transmitted by body lice that plagued soldiers during World War I.

20 Jul 2020

Researchers discover a new class of synapse-saving proteins

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a new class of proteins that protect synapses from being destroyed.

17 Jul 2020

Research shows increased psychological well-being after the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic

The corona crisis appears to have had a negative impact on the mental health of the Danish population, but research from Aarhus University shows that the psychological well-being had improved already by the end of April.

17 Jul 2020

Advanced trials are needed to assess psychological therapies, say researchers

Various forms of psychotherapies have been shown to be efficacious and cost-effective for a wide spectrum of mental disorders.

17 Jul 2020

Experts highlight the vulnerabilities and interdependencies exposed by COVID-19

Is the global response to the pandemic effective? Is it inclusive? Three professors from the University of Ottawa, along with a leading global health ethicist and former Health Minister Jane Philpott, today published a book of essays analyzing the COVID-19 pandemic from the standpoint of law, ethics, and public policy.

16 Jul 2020

Report offers insight into loneliness and social isolation in older adults during COVID-19 pandemic

A joint report published by researchers at the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and ALONE examines issues of loneliness and social isolation in older adults.

15 Jul 2020

Most New Zealanders stockpile large quantities of paracetamol in their homes, study shows

While paracetamol was the most common substance of enquiry for calls to the National Poisons Centre in 2018, new research reveals most New Zealanders have large quantities of the painkiller stockpiled in their homes.

15 Jul 2020

Deepwater Horizon Oil spill has affected mental and physical health of children

On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig triggered what would become the largest marine oil spill in history. Before the well was finally capped 87 days later on July 15, an estimated 4 million barrels of oil had gushed into the Gulf of Mexico, harming ecosystems, contaminating shorelines, and strangling the fishing and tourism industries.

15 Jul 2020

Individuals exposed to early life stress more likely to develop youth-onset depression

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that individuals exposed to early life stress (ELS) were more likely to develop a major depressive disorder (MDD) in childhood or adolescence than individuals who had not been exposed to ELS.

15 Jul 2020

ATS releases new practice guideline on treating tobacco dependence in adult smokers

Smoking cessation initiatives notwithstanding, along with provocative public health campaigns and clinical guidance, quitting tobacco has remained elusive for many smokers.

15 Jul 2020

Study identifies brain circuitry that plays key role in ASD-relevant behaviors

A team led by UT Southwestern researchers has identified brain circuitry that plays a key role in the dysfunctional social, repetitive, and inflexible behavioral differences that characterize autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

15 Jul 2020

Antidepressants and beta-blockers are partly linked to postmenopause weight gain

Abdominal weight gain, which is common during the postmenopause period, is associated with an array of health problems, including diabetes and heart disease.

15 Jul 2020

Study reveals how two key neural circuits control social preference

Some individuals love meeting new people, while others abhor the idea. For individuals with conditions such as autism, unfamiliar social interactions can produce negative emotions such as fear and anxiety. A new study from Scripps Research reveals how two key neural circuits dictate the choice between social approach and avoidance.

14 Jul 2020

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

An ickier outbreak: Trench fever spread by lice is found in Denver

Researchers discover a new class of synapse-saving proteins

Research shows increased psychological well-being after the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic

Advanced trials are needed to assess psychological therapies, say researchers

Experts highlight the vulnerabilities and interdependencies exposed by COVID-19

Report offers insight into loneliness and social isolation in older adults during COVID-19 pandemic

Most New Zealanders stockpile large quantities of paracetamol in their homes, study shows

Deepwater Horizon Oil spill has affected mental and physical health of children

Individuals exposed to early life stress more likely to develop youth-onset depression

ATS releases new practice guideline on treating tobacco dependence in adult smokers

Study identifies brain circuitry that plays key role in ASD-relevant behaviors

Antidepressants and beta-blockers are partly linked to postmenopause weight gain

Study reveals how two key neural circuits control social preference

You can see friends and relatives during the pandemic surge — but do it careful

Bereavement multiplier provides a clear picture of how COVID 19 affects racial and ethnic groups

Study explores effect of COVID-19 mortality in kinship networks

Nationwide project aims to study how memory training leads to cognitive benefits

People with COVID-19 symptoms more likely to feel lonely and develop psychiatric disorders

McLean Hospital study compares the costs and benefits of esketamine

Apathy not depression offers an important early warning sign of dementia

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