Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Pediatricians stand by meds for ADHD, but some say therapy should come first

When children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall are usually the first line of treatment.

30 Sep 2019

People with severe insomnia may benefit from sedatives, shows study

Insomnia is a driver of suicide, and particularly people with severe insomnia may safely benefit from taking a sedative to help address their sleep problems as it reduces their suicidal thoughts, investigators report.

30 Sep 2019

Study examines link between disturbed sleep, intrusive thoughts, and alcohol problems among veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disturbance and alcohol problems are common among military veterans, and often occur together, with a large toll on physical and mental health.

27 Sep 2019

Childhood maltreatment associated with development of serious mental illness

A study by the University of Birmingham has shown that children who have experienced child abuse or neglect are four times more likely to develop serious mental illness such as psychoses, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

27 Sep 2019

Employment conditions influence overall health, shows study

The terms and conditions of your employment -- including your pay, hours, schedule flexibility and job security -- influence your overall health as well as your risk of being injured on the job, according to new research from the University of Washington.

27 Sep 2019

University of Maryland Professor is recipient of 2019 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced that William T. Carpenter, Jr., M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is the recipient of the 2019 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health.

27 Sep 2019

New research looks to change the strategy in identifying seniors' perception of oral diseases

How do senior citizens perceive the importance of their oral health? The answer to that question might make all the difference whether they'll decide to seek treatment.

26 Sep 2019

Few myths and facts about breast density

Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram – meaning there's no sign of cancer – asking them to consider additional tests?

26 Sep 2019

Anxiety-related behavior associated with disturbances in the cells' powerhouses

The powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria, provides energy for cellular functions. But those activities can become disturbed when chronic stress leads to anxiety symptoms in mice and humans.

26 Sep 2019

Testing the usability of novel mobile app designed to improve care for Alzheimer's patients

A Regenstrief Institute research scientist is testing a novel mobile app designed to improve care for people with Alzheimer's disease. Daniel Bateman, M.D., has received a career development award from the National Institute on Aging to test the feasibility and usability of the revised Brain CareNotes app.

26 Sep 2019

Living in greener neighborhoods linked to lower risk of metabolic syndrome

Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods are at lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those living in areas with less green spaces.

26 Sep 2019

Research reveals molecular link between chronic pain and depression

Researchers at Hokkaido University have identified the brain mechanism linking chronic pain and depression in rats. Their research, which was recently published in The Journal of Neuroscience, could lead to the development of new treatments for chronic pain and depression.

26 Sep 2019

Volatile substances inhaled during chroming may ‘dissolve the brain’

Health officials are warning that the practice of chroming – inhaling solvents or other household chemicals – can have irreversible impacts on vital organs, including the brain.

26 Sep 2019

New technique can rapidly image synaptic proteins at high resolution

Our brains contain millions of synapses -- the connections that transmit messages from neuron to neuron. Within these synapses are hundreds of different proteins, and dysfunction of these proteins can lead to conditions such as schizophrenia and autism.

26 Sep 2019

The delicate issue of taking away a senior’s smartphone

At first, Dr. Robert Zorowitz thought his 83-year-old mother was confused. She couldn't remember passwords to accounts on her computer. She would call and say programs had stopped working.

26 Sep 2019

Researchers uncover how letter patterns color perceptions of truth

People today constantly encounter claims such as "Advil kills pain," "coffee prevents depression," or "Hilary promises amnesty" as brands, news outlets and social media sites vie for our attention--yet few people take the time to investigate whether these statements are true.

25 Sep 2019