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Majority of adolescent girls in conflict settings are victimized by violence, study reveals

A majority of displaced adolescent girls are victimized by violence, according to a new study in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

30 May 2017

Review: Role of childhood trauma in increasing psychosis risk

Childhood trauma is the experience of a highly distressing event or situation during one's youth, which is beyond a minor's capacity for coping or control.

30 May 2017

Research findings may pave way for miracle drug to treat narcolepsy

Narcolepsy, a serious sleep disorder in which patients often fall asleep uncontrollably, has been incurable because no effective therapeutic agents are available to date. Recent findings by Japanese scientists in the sleep institute may shed light on this challenging problem.

30 May 2017

Researchers explore link between psychological symptoms and length of sick leave

The duration of a person's unfitness for work is determined by more than his/her primary diagnosis. Patients often report psychological problems and a feeling of being burnt out.

30 May 2017

Complex impacts of mobile technology on child and adolescent development

A new special section of Child Development shows how particularly diverse the use of mobile technology is among children and adolescents, and points to great complexity in the effects of that usage.

30 May 2017

Children suffering from IBD not meeting daily recommended intake of calcium and vitamin D

A new study highlights that children suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not meeting the daily recommended intake of calcium and vitamin D. The research, conducted at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, identified that only 26.6% and 21.3% of paediatric IBD patients were achieving the current recommended intake for calcium and vitamin D respectively.

29 May 2017

Legalizing marijuana in Canada will jeopardize health of young people

The federal government's bill C-45 to legalize marijuana in Canada will jeopardize the health of young people and Parliament should vote against it, argues the interim editor-in-chief of CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) in an editorial http://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.170555.

29 May 2017

Psychiatrist explains dangerous effects of cocaine addiction

Last year, almost a million in the UK people snorted, dabbed, smoked or injected cocaine, making it the second most popular drug in the country, after cannabis.

29 May 2017

Study finds similar risk of suicide among adolescents with alcohol, drug or violence related injuries and who self-harm

Adolescents who are admitted to hospital for alcohol, drug, or violence related injuries are at a similar risk of suicide 10 years later than those who have self-harmed, according to a study using data from 1 million adolescents in the UK, published in The Lancet.

29 May 2017

A busy week for health: Budget cuts, CBO scores and Mitch Mcconnell’s cryptic signal

It was a hectic week for people who follow news about health politics. Kaiser Health News' veteran reporters Mary Agnes Carey and Julie Rovner sat down to discuss some of the major developments.

27 May 2017

New study finds clear trend of HIV patients persisting with treatment longer than usual

With antiretroviral drugs, HIV has become a manageable chronic condition, but only so long as patients continue to take the medication.

26 May 2017

WHO announces new flagship programs for African region over next two years

The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa announced today four new flagship programs for the region over the next two years, including a major push on adolescent health and the creation of regional emergency hubs.

26 May 2017

Bouldering may be used to effectively treat symptoms of depression, study suggests

A growing body of research suggests that bouldering, a form of rock climbing, can help build muscle and endurance while reducing stress -- and a new study co-led by a University of Arizona doctoral student of psychology suggests that the activity also may be used to effectively treat symptoms of depression.

26 May 2017

Scientists report brain network organization changes that underlie improvements in executive function

As children age into adolescence and on into young adulthood, they show dramatic improvements in their ability to control impulses, stay organized, and make decisions.

25 May 2017

Scientists identify key gene in 22q11.2 that contributes to genitourinary birth defects

The 22q11.2 region of human chromosome 22 is a hotspot for a variety of birth defects. Scientists learned about this region because it is deleted in about 1 in 4,000 births, causing the loss or duplication of up to 40 genes.

25 May 2017

Toddler's gender influences the brain responses and behavior of fathers

A toddler's gender influences the brain responses as well as the behavior of fathers -- from how attentive they are to their child, to the types of language that they use and the play that they engage in, a new study by Emory University finds.

25 May 2017

Study highlights rising burden of aging and disability in the coming decade

Urgent need for better disease prevention policies targeting poor diet, smoking, alcohol, high blood pressure and physical inactivity, as well as increased investment in health and social care.

25 May 2017

Cluster headaches: searching for effective therapies

Cluster headaches are probably the most painful types of pain a human can suffer and it is for no small reason that this condition is also sometimes referred to as suicide headache.

25 May 2017

Feinstein Institute honors Sir Paul Nurse with Cerami Award for cancer research

Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Molecular Medicine announced today that the seventh Anthony Cerami Award in Translational Medicine will be awarded to Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, director of The Francis Crick Institute.

24 May 2017

UCLA study characterizes brain differences between people with genetic risk for schizophrenia, autism

A UCLA study characterizes, for the first time, brain differences between people with a specific genetic risk for schizophrenia and those at risk for autism, and the findings could help explain the biological underpinnings of these neuropsychiatric disorders.

24 May 2017

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Majority of adolescent girls in conflict settings are victimized by violence, study reveals

Review: Role of childhood trauma in increasing psychosis risk

Research findings may pave way for miracle drug to treat narcolepsy

Researchers explore link between psychological symptoms and length of sick leave

Complex impacts of mobile technology on child and adolescent development

Children suffering from IBD not meeting daily recommended intake of calcium and vitamin D

Legalizing marijuana in Canada will jeopardize health of young people

Psychiatrist explains dangerous effects of cocaine addiction

Study finds similar risk of suicide among adolescents with alcohol, drug or violence related injuries and who self-harm

A busy week for health: Budget cuts, CBO scores and Mitch Mcconnell’s cryptic signal

New study finds clear trend of HIV patients persisting with treatment longer than usual

WHO announces new flagship programs for African region over next two years

Bouldering may be used to effectively treat symptoms of depression, study suggests

Scientists report brain network organization changes that underlie improvements in executive function

Scientists identify key gene in 22q11.2 that contributes to genitourinary birth defects

Toddler's gender influences the brain responses and behavior of fathers

Study highlights rising burden of aging and disability in the coming decade

Cluster headaches: searching for effective therapies

Feinstein Institute honors Sir Paul Nurse with Cerami Award for cancer research

UCLA study characterizes brain differences between people with genetic risk for schizophrenia, autism

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