Mental Health News and Research

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Anti-smoking drug safe for COPD patients, research suggests

Medication that helps smokers to quit is safe for use by people with chronic lung conditions, research suggests.

10 May 2017

Experts warn consumers about possible harms of mental health apps

Australia is a leader in digital mental health technologies; this week experts will gather at the University of Sydney to forge a path for unbiased, safe and quality mental health apps.

10 May 2017

‘Boot Camp’ helps Alzheimer’s, dementia caregivers take care of themselves, too

Gary Carmona thought he could do it all. He's run companies and chaired nonprofit boards. But since his wife was diagnosed with dementia, Carmona, 77, has felt overwhelmed.

9 May 2017

FAU receives initial accreditation for residency program in psychiatry

Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation from the national Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for a University-sponsored residency program in psychiatry, in collaboration with its member teaching hospitals in the FAU College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Consortium.

9 May 2017

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood, according to a study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

9 May 2017

Dad's interaction with children in early life could have positive impact on cognitive development

Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development.

9 May 2017

Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to a research review in the May/June issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

9 May 2017

Research reveals prevalence of depression among ophthalmic patients

A survey of adult participants seen in an urban eye hospital revealed that one-in-five study participants had clinically significant depressive symptoms.

8 May 2017

Peer victimization in fifth grade has lasting effects on health and later substance use, study finds

A new study led by the University of Delaware found that kids who are bullied in fifth grade often suffer from depression and begin using alcohol and other substances a few years after the incidents.

8 May 2017

Drug used to treat bipolar disorder may help prevent brain cell damage in TBI patients

A drug used to treat bipolar disorder and other forms of depression may help to preserve brain function and prevent nerve cells from dying in people with a traumatic brain injury, according to a new Rutgers University study.

8 May 2017

How does acne affect self-confidence?

Three in five teenagers surveyed by the British Skin Foundation reported ‘a fall in self-confidence’ as the biggest impact that acne has on their lives. From my experience as a dermatologist I find that those with acne can often feel unsupported, socially isolated and become withdrawn.

8 May 2017

Pregnant women more likely to be victim of assault-related trauma, study shows

Studies have found that one in six pregnant women have been abused by a partner – beaten, stabbed, shot, or even murdered.

5 May 2017

Texas A&M researchers aim to develop one drug that treats pain, memory and nicotine addiction

Although pain, memory and nicotine addiction may not seem to be related, they actually share a common player: the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

5 May 2017

Study suggests link between regional gun laws and firearm-related injuries in children

Regions of the United States with the strictest gun laws also have the fewest emergency department visits for pediatric firearm-related injuries, according to a new study by Children's National Health System researchers.

5 May 2017

Experts find benefits of antipsychotic medications to be much greater than side effects

An international group of experts has concluded that, for patients with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, antipsychotic medications do not have negative long-term effects on patients' outcomes or the brain.

5 May 2017

New research reveals causes of weight gain after deep brain stimulation in Parkinsonian patients

It was already known that people affected by Parkinson's disease, when subjected to deep brain stimulation, gained weight, but it was less clear why that was so. Thanks to new research by the International School for Advanced Studies - SISSA in Trieste, it has been realized that the weight gain after implant has a multifactorial origin.

5 May 2017

Researchers uncover new connection between brain regions involved in early stages of motor control

A newborn's brain is abuzz with activity. Day and night, it's processing signals from all over the body, from recognizing the wriggles of the child's own fingers and toes to the sound of mommy's or daddy's voice.

5 May 2017

Discovery of signaling pathway offers new functional framework for treating schizophrenia

Neuroscientists at Tufts University School of Medicine have discovered a new signaling pathway that directly connects two major receptors in the brain associated with learning and memory – the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) and the alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (a7nAChR) – which has significance for current efforts to develop drugs to treat schizophrenia.

4 May 2017

International consensus addresses research bottlenecks to diagnose rare genetic diseases

A worldwide consensus co-authored by more than 40 scientists sets out ways to address research bottlenecks as the international community strives to diagnose most rare genetic diseases by 2020.

4 May 2017

Study finds higher rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among transgender adults

Suicidal thoughts and attempts by adult transgender individuals were 14 and 22 times higher, respectively, than rates for the general public, according to a new study published in Transgender Health, a peer-reviewed open access journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available open access on the Transgender Health website.

4 May 2017

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Anti-smoking drug safe for COPD patients, research suggests

Experts warn consumers about possible harms of mental health apps

‘Boot Camp’ helps Alzheimer’s, dementia caregivers take care of themselves, too

FAU receives initial accreditation for residency program in psychiatry

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

Dad's interaction with children in early life could have positive impact on cognitive development

Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

Research reveals prevalence of depression among ophthalmic patients

Peer victimization in fifth grade has lasting effects on health and later substance use, study finds

Drug used to treat bipolar disorder may help prevent brain cell damage in TBI patients

How does acne affect self-confidence?

Pregnant women more likely to be victim of assault-related trauma, study shows

Texas A&M researchers aim to develop one drug that treats pain, memory and nicotine addiction

Study suggests link between regional gun laws and firearm-related injuries in children

Experts find benefits of antipsychotic medications to be much greater than side effects

New research reveals causes of weight gain after deep brain stimulation in Parkinsonian patients

Researchers uncover new connection between brain regions involved in early stages of motor control

Discovery of signaling pathway offers new functional framework for treating schizophrenia

International consensus addresses research bottlenecks to diagnose rare genetic diseases

Study finds higher rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among transgender adults

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