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Study evaluates long-acting HIV therapy in patients unable to adhere to strict daily regimens

A clinical trial to evaluate long-acting antiretroviral therapy for maintaining HIV suppression in people for whom adhering to conventional daily oral ART has been a challenge has begun at research sites across the United States.

9 May 2019

Cyberbullying associated with poor sleep and depression in teens

Teens who experience cyberbullying are more likely to suffer from poor sleep, which in turn raises levels of depression, found a University at Buffalo study.

9 May 2019

Adverse childhood experiences associated with worse lupus symptoms

Adverse childhood experiences encompass traumas such as abuse, neglect, and household challenges.

9 May 2019

Finnish study finds higher risk of PTSD in children with immigrant father

Children born in Finland who had an immigrant father were two times more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD than those with two Finnish parents, discovered researchers from the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland.

9 May 2019

Opioid overdose found to be most common cause of pregnancy-associated death in new moms

As the opioid epidemic rages on, one vulnerable group--new moms--have often been overlooked.

9 May 2019

Light therapy may dramatically reduce neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at MIT have found that light therapy can enhance synaptic function and protect against cell death in Alzheimer’s disease.

9 May 2019

Study reveals increased risk of cancer, early death in young patients with inflammatory bowel disease

A new study revealed an increased risk of cancer and early death in individuals who developed inflammatory bowel disease-including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD)--during childhood.

9 May 2019

Adverse childhood experiences may contribute to poor health in adults with lupus

Adults with lupus who report having had adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect and household challenges, report higher disease activity, depression and poorer overall health compared to those without such experiences, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco.

9 May 2019

Researchers highlight the need for increased mental health care for smokers with COPD

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have published new information that stresses the need for increased mental health care for current and former smokers, especially those who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

9 May 2019

Compound derived from broccoli sprouts may restore brain chemistry imbalance related to schizophrenia

In a series of recently published studies using animals and people, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have further characterized a set of chemical imbalances in the brains of people with schizophrenia related to the chemical glutamate.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 9 May 2019

Optimism, wisdom and loneliness associated with physical, mental functioning of older persons

Ten thousand Baby Boomers turn 65 every day. By 2029, the entire generation born between 1946 and 1964 will be at least that old. What happens next concerns millions of Americans.

8 May 2019

PSU researcher to identify the behavioral health needs of parents with NICU babies

Thirteen years ago, Susanne Klawetter gave birth to triplets. They required a stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Stays like Klawetter's are relatively common: about 10 percent of all babies born nationwide will require care in a NICU, according to the National Institutes of Health.

8 May 2019

KU researchers receive grant to study eating disorders in active-duty soldiers and veterans

When one thinks of the military, images of elite, highly fit soldiers often come to mind. Conversely, talk of eating disorders generally steers toward undernourished individuals, often young women.

8 May 2019

Researchers seek to settle some discrepancies related to brain anatomy and ASD

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder are often lumped into a single catch-all group, despite significant differences in symptom profile and severity.

8 May 2019

‘Eat nuts three times a week’ during pregnancy to improve your child's I.Q.

Eating nuts during early pregnancy may boost a child’s cognitive ability and I.Q., according to a new study by researchers in Spain.

8 May 2019

More than a quarter of new moms overlook postpartum care after giving birth, finds survey

The three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor's appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby.

8 May 2019

Biophysicists study structure of KR2 rhodopsin under physiological conditions

A team of biophysicists from Russia, Germany, and France, featuring researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, has discovered and studied the structure of the KR2 rhodopsin under physiological conditions.

8 May 2019

New research says the ill effects of social media on teenagers is overstated

A new study has shown that social media has a “trivial” effect on teenagers in terms of life satisfaction. The study titled, “Social media’s enduring effect on adolescent life satisfaction” was published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

7 May 2019

Everyday stressors may diminish blood vessel function in people with depression

Long-term stress has been linked with cardiovascular disease, but for people with depression, researchers say small, everyday stressors may be enough to diminish blood vessel function in otherwise healthy adults.

7 May 2019

Electroconvulsive therapy appears to fight depression by 'rebooting' certain brain networks

Electroconvulsive therapy helps people with severe depression by "pushing the reset button" on brain networks involved in creating a mental picture, according to recent Baycrest findings.

7 May 2019

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Study evaluates long-acting HIV therapy in patients unable to adhere to strict daily regimens

Cyberbullying associated with poor sleep and depression in teens

Adverse childhood experiences associated with worse lupus symptoms

Finnish study finds higher risk of PTSD in children with immigrant father

Opioid overdose found to be most common cause of pregnancy-associated death in new moms

Light therapy may dramatically reduce neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease

Study reveals increased risk of cancer, early death in young patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Adverse childhood experiences may contribute to poor health in adults with lupus

Researchers highlight the need for increased mental health care for smokers with COPD

Compound derived from broccoli sprouts may restore brain chemistry imbalance related to schizophrenia

Optimism, wisdom and loneliness associated with physical, mental functioning of older persons

PSU researcher to identify the behavioral health needs of parents with NICU babies

KU researchers receive grant to study eating disorders in active-duty soldiers and veterans

Researchers seek to settle some discrepancies related to brain anatomy and ASD

‘Eat nuts three times a week’ during pregnancy to improve your child's I.Q.

More than a quarter of new moms overlook postpartum care after giving birth, finds survey

Biophysicists study structure of KR2 rhodopsin under physiological conditions

New research says the ill effects of social media on teenagers is overstated

Everyday stressors may diminish blood vessel function in people with depression

Electroconvulsive therapy appears to fight depression by 'rebooting' certain brain networks

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