Mental Health News and Research

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Stressful event appears to erase benefits linked to healthy fat choices

The type of fat you eat matters, but a new study suggests that the benefits of good fats vanish when stress enters the picture.

20 Sep 2016

Tendency to feel lonely linked partially to genetic traits

Loneliness is linked to poor physical and mental health, and is an even more accurate predictor of early death than obesity.

20 Sep 2016

High occupational levels may be risk factor for poor response to depression treatment

An international study has found that having a high status job means that you are less likely to respond to standard treatment with medications for depression.

20 Sep 2016

Mice study explains why antidepressants don't work in some patients

SSRI antidepressants (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, the best known being Prozactm) are amongst the most commonly taken medicines.

20 Sep 2016

New network aims to tackle mental health needs of children in the EMR

The University of Liverpool and the John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore have been awarded a £1.9m grant from the US National Institute of Mental Health to lead a network to address child mental health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

20 Sep 2016

New intervention improves health, wellness outcomes in adolescents with persistent concussion

Concussions can create a host of symptoms—headache, dizziness, moodiness, upset stomach and other issues.

20 Sep 2016

Study identifies promising, cost-effective treatment for depressed adolescents

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues a teenager can face. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 2.8 million adolescents ages 12 to 17 in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in 2014, or 11.4% of adolescents that age.

20 Sep 2016

CBN neuroscientists awarded NIMH grant to develop novel genome engineering research tools

The Center for Behavioral Neuroscience at Georgia State University has received a two-year, exploratory grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to develop transformative genome engineering research tools.

20 Sep 2016

Review provides insights into principles of neurofeedback technique

Neurofeedback is a technique used for the treatment of clinical disorders (like depression, anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD and schizophrenia etc.) and enhancement of brain performance.

20 Sep 2016

Sleep paralysis can be strange and frightening experience but not harmful

Your eyes begin to open after a good night of sleep, but something feels weird. You try to rub the tiredness out of your face but can't lift your arms. In a panic you try to take a deep breath but can't draw air.

20 Sep 2016

Epilepsy patients more likely to experience increased risk of discrimination than general population

In a recent analysis, people with epilepsy were seven-fold more likely to have reported experiencing discrimination due to health problems than the general population. This risk was greater than other chronic health problems such as diabetes, asthma and migraines.

19 Sep 2016

U-M study finds increase in health insurance coverage for justice-involved individuals

Every year, millions of people in prison or jail struggle with mental health issues and substance use disorders. And after they get out, those issues can increase their chances of another arrest if they don't receive treatment.

19 Sep 2016

Many parents support expansion of health education in schools, new survey reveals

Teaching kids about drugs, alcohol and sex appears to be less controversial than ever before with the majority of parents in a new poll saying schools should and do teach these subjects.

19 Sep 2016

Study focuses on precipitating circumstances of suicide in children and early adolescents

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 11 in 2014. This was the first time suicide had shown up in the CDC's top ten leading causes of death for children in this age group.

19 Sep 2016

Performance-enhancing drug may improve cognition in patients with bipolar disorder or depression

A study has found that EPO (erythropoietin) - best known as a performance-enhancing drug in sport - may improve cognitive functioning in patients suffering from bipolar disorder or depression.

18 Sep 2016

Over a quarter of US adults aged 50 years or more are inactive

Research conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that 1 in 4 US adults aged 50 years or over do not take regular exercise.

16 Sep 2016

Loyola Medicine introduces multidisciplinary program to diagnose and treat concussions

Loyola Medicine has launched a multidisciplinary Concussion Program to diagnose and treat concussions in athletes and other patients.

16 Sep 2016

Incorporating laughter into exercise program could provide health benefits to older adults

Incorporating laughter into a physical activity program that is focused on strength, balance and flexibility could improve older adults' mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability to exercise, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

15 Sep 2016

Second-generation survivors whose parents were babies during Holocaust at high risk of severe schizophrenia

Results of a new study at the University of Haifa have found that no difference in the risk of developing schizophrenia between second-generations Holocaust survivors and those whose parents were not exposed to the Holocaust.

15 Sep 2016

Food intolerance testing: an interview with Dr Gill Hart

Food intolerances are caused by adverse reactions to food or drink ingredients in your body. These are very different to food allergies. It is estimated that up to forty-five percent of the population suffers from food intolerances.

15 Sep 2016

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Stressful event appears to erase benefits linked to healthy fat choices

Tendency to feel lonely linked partially to genetic traits

High occupational levels may be risk factor for poor response to depression treatment

Mice study explains why antidepressants don't work in some patients

New network aims to tackle mental health needs of children in the EMR

New intervention improves health, wellness outcomes in adolescents with persistent concussion

Study identifies promising, cost-effective treatment for depressed adolescents

CBN neuroscientists awarded NIMH grant to develop novel genome engineering research tools

Review provides insights into principles of neurofeedback technique

Sleep paralysis can be strange and frightening experience but not harmful

Epilepsy patients more likely to experience increased risk of discrimination than general population

U-M study finds increase in health insurance coverage for justice-involved individuals

Many parents support expansion of health education in schools, new survey reveals

Study focuses on precipitating circumstances of suicide in children and early adolescents

Performance-enhancing drug may improve cognition in patients with bipolar disorder or depression

Over a quarter of US adults aged 50 years or more are inactive

Loyola Medicine introduces multidisciplinary program to diagnose and treat concussions

Incorporating laughter into exercise program could provide health benefits to older adults

Second-generation survivors whose parents were babies during Holocaust at high risk of severe schizophrenia

Food intolerance testing: an interview with Dr Gill Hart

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