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Existing antidepressant drug could slow progression of Parkinson’s

Michigan State University scientists now have early proof that an antidepressant drug that's been around for more than 50 years could slow the progression of Parkinson's.

6 Sep 2017

Antidepressants used for chronic pain relief come with significant side effects

Chronic pain negatively impacts a person's quality of life. Often, over the counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, are ineffective in alleviating chronic pain. In these instances, a surprising choice is often a drug used to treat an entirely different condition - depression.

5 Sep 2017

Research finds link between poor sleep and reduced mental wellbeing

Inadequate sleep at night leads to poor memory and increases the risk of depression, anxiety and stress, according to research revealed today.

5 Sep 2017

Novel, ultra-rare damaging genetic variants may contribute to eating disorders

By combining whole exome sequencing, machine learning, and network analysis, researchers have identified new, ultra-rare gene mutations within specific biological pathways that may contribute to eating disorders.

5 Sep 2017

New system for neural recording in mice avoids animal welfare concerns linked to existing approaches

NC3Rs funding for inter-disciplinary research which combines electrical engineering and neurophysiology has resulted in a new product for brain recordings in mice that avoids many of the welfare concerns associated with existing approaches.

5 Sep 2017

Researchers identify gene linked to brain damage in pre-term babies

A gene has been identified by researchers at King's College London that is thought to be associated with the types of brain damage that can be caused by pre-term birth.

5 Sep 2017

Study documents higher risk of suicidal thoughts among transgender students

Evidence indicates that school-based mental health services are urgently needed to protect against suicidal thoughts among transgender students.

5 Sep 2017

Active component rich in sugarcane may ameliorate stress, help having sound sleep

Everyone empirically knows that stressful events certainly affect sound sleep. Scientists in the Japanese sleep institute found that the active component rich in sugarcane and other natural products may ameliorate stress and help having sound sleep.

5 Sep 2017

Japanese scientists uncover new genetic marker for schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complicated disease that often appears in early adulthood. Although scientists have not traced the genetic causes, more than 80% of schizophrenia cases are considered to have a hereditary cause.

5 Sep 2017

Scientists identify and target specific brain area related to ‘hearing voices’ in schizophrenia

For the first time, scientists have precisely identified and targeted an area of the brain which is involved in "hearing voices", experienced by many patients with schizophrenia.

5 Sep 2017

Study: Low long-term use of psychiatric drugs does not appear to affect cognition in schizophrenia

A long-term study has found that low cumulative exposure to benzodiazepine and antidepressant medications does not seem to affect cognition in schizophrenia.

5 Sep 2017

Better understanding of serotonin's function in the brain could lead to radical shift in psychiatric care

A better understanding of how a key chemical messenger acts in the brain could lead to a radical shift in psychiatric care, according to a new research paper.

4 Sep 2017

A blood test that can diagnose PTSD may be on the horizon

Doctors may soon be able to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using a simple blood test, after scientists identified genetic changes in soldiers who experienced trauma after serving time in Afghanistan.

4 Sep 2017

Physical exercise during pregnancy provides benefits for both mother and baby

Spanish researchers have clarified doubts over the physical activity recommended during pregnancy. Their work highlights how exercise should be taken not only by healthy, previously active women, but that it is also a good time to adopt a healthy lifestyle. There are clear advantages for both the mother and baby.

4 Sep 2017

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Existing antidepressant drug could slow progression of Parkinson’s

Antidepressants used for chronic pain relief come with significant side effects

Research finds link between poor sleep and reduced mental wellbeing

Novel, ultra-rare damaging genetic variants may contribute to eating disorders

New system for neural recording in mice avoids animal welfare concerns linked to existing approaches

Researchers identify gene linked to brain damage in pre-term babies

Study documents higher risk of suicidal thoughts among transgender students

Active component rich in sugarcane may ameliorate stress, help having sound sleep

Japanese scientists uncover new genetic marker for schizophrenia

Scientists identify and target specific brain area related to ‘hearing voices’ in schizophrenia

Study: Low long-term use of psychiatric drugs does not appear to affect cognition in schizophrenia

Better understanding of serotonin's function in the brain could lead to radical shift in psychiatric care

A blood test that can diagnose PTSD may be on the horizon

Physical exercise during pregnancy provides benefits for both mother and baby

Scientists propose new theory that ADHD may be linked to lack of regular circadian sleep

Study: Neurofeedback holds potential to treat people suffering from treatment-resistant depression

Long-term alcohol use changes brain functions differently in young men and women

PTSD screening using genetic markers could be a reality soon

CSHLP publishes new book on The Biology of Exercise

New study finds lack of adherence to lifesaving treatment among breast cancer patients on opioids

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