Mental Health News and Research

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UCLA researchers uncover potential to restore lost memories in patients with early Alzheimer's

New UCLA research indicates that lost memories can be restored. The findings offer some hope for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

23 Dec 2014

Study: Fear of terrorism, existential anxiety increase pulse rate and risk of death

A new study of over 17,000 Israelis has found that long-term exposure to the threat of terrorism can elevate people's resting heart rates and increase their risk of dying.

23 Dec 2014

Higher parental education can increase depression risk in black youth

An investigation into factors related to disparities of depression in young adults has found that higher parental education - which has a protective effect for white youth - can also increase the risk of depression for black youth.

22 Dec 2014

Healthcare providers can help parents understand sleep patterns of newborn infant

Most parents are not surprised by the irregularity of a newborn infant's sleep patterns, but by six months or so many parents wonder if something is wrong with their baby or their sleeping arrangements if the baby is not sleeping through the night. Healthcare providers, specifically nurse practitioners, can help parents understand what "normal" sleep patterns are for their child, according to researchers.

19 Dec 2014

Certain complementary medicines may cause side effects, warns NPS MedicineWise

With new information from Melbourne’s Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre revealing that some complementary medicines can interact with cancer treatment, NPS MedicineWise reminds all Australians that complementary medicines can cause side effects, and interact with other over-the-counter and prescription medicines.

19 Dec 2014

Social environment not linked to UHR psychosis transition

Research indicates that social deprivation and migrant status do not influence the risk of transition to psychosis in ultra-high-risk individuals.

18 Dec 2014

Large-scale survey sheds light on mental health of UK teens

Analysis of the results of a large-scale survey reveals the extent of truancy in English secondary schools and sheds light on the mental health of the country's teens.

18 Dec 2014

Columbia University researchers analyze results of Oregon Health Experiment

Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health analyzed the results of the Oregon Health Experiment, where eligible uninsured individuals were randomly assigned Medicaid or to stay with their current care. Considered controversial because the experiment found no measurable gains for physical health it did reveal benefits for mental health, financial wellbeing, and preventive screening.

18 Dec 2014

Secrets of success for pioneering research revealed

The British Pharmacological Society has announced the secrets of success for pioneering research along with the outcome of its annual 'Putting UK Pharmacology on the Map' vote. The vote selects sites of special scientific interest linked to achievements in pharmacology based on a ballot of MPs, peers and senior members of the scientific community.

18 Dec 2014

Loyola neurologist finds little scientific evidence that brain games improve cognitive function

Computerized brain games that are advertised as a way to help boost intelligence and prevent dementia will be popular Christmas gifts this year.

18 Dec 2014

Study finds almost half of patients withhold sensitive information in electronic medical records

In the first real-world trial of the impact of patient-controlled access to electronic medical records, almost half of the patients who participated withheld clinically sensitive information in their medical records from some or all of their health care providers.

18 Dec 2014

New research finds that more frequent hugs protect people from stress, infection

Instead of an apple, could a hug-a-day keep the doctor away? According to new research from Carnegie Mellon University, that may not be that far-fetched of an idea.

18 Dec 2014

UC Davis study finds that firearm suicides on the rise among whites

While the overall death rate from firearm violence has remained unchanged for more than a decade, the patterns for suicide and homicide have changed dramatically, a UC Davis study on the epidemiology of gun violence from 2003 to 2012 has found.

18 Dec 2014

Health promotion program reduces cardiovascular risk in obese people with serious mental illness

A health promotion program, called In SHAPE, specifically designed for people with serious mental illness, produced more fit participants and significant weight loss than a control group where participants only received a gym membership.

18 Dec 2014

New study finds high suicide rates among transgender veterans

Veterans of the U.S. armed forces who have received a diagnosis consistent with transgender status are more likely to have serious suicidal thoughts and plans and to attempt suicide.

18 Dec 2014

Researchers identify 53 existing drugs that may block Ebola virus from entering human cells

Researchers found 53 existing drugs that may keep the Ebola virus from entering human cells, a key step in the process of infection, according to a study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the National Institutes of Health, and published today in the Nature Press journal Emerging Microbes and Infections.

17 Dec 2014

Antipsychotic polypharmacy prevalent despite efficacy doubts

Results of a retrospective study suggest that around a quarter of patients with schizophrenia receive antipsychotic polypharmacy, despite a lack of evidence for the approach.

17 Dec 2014

Bipolar brain changes both state- and trait-dependent

Some of the alterations in brain activation in patients with bipolar disorder are dependent on their current mood, study findings show.

17 Dec 2014

Women more noticeably affected by negative events in their partner’s life

Women may long have suspected it to be the case, but large-scale research by Griffith University and the University of Queensland has found women are more empathetic toward their partners than men.

17 Dec 2014

New intervention combines social media with behavioral psychology to encourage more HIV testing

Social media such as Twitter and Facebook can be valuable in the fight against HIV in the United States, where research has demonstrated they can prompt high-risk populations to request at-home testing kits for the virus that causes AIDS, suggesting a way to potentially boost testing rates.

17 Dec 2014

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

UCLA researchers uncover potential to restore lost memories in patients with early Alzheimer's

Study: Fear of terrorism, existential anxiety increase pulse rate and risk of death

Higher parental education can increase depression risk in black youth

Healthcare providers can help parents understand sleep patterns of newborn infant

Certain complementary medicines may cause side effects, warns NPS MedicineWise

Social environment not linked to UHR psychosis transition

Large-scale survey sheds light on mental health of UK teens

Columbia University researchers analyze results of Oregon Health Experiment

Secrets of success for pioneering research revealed

Loyola neurologist finds little scientific evidence that brain games improve cognitive function

Study finds almost half of patients withhold sensitive information in electronic medical records

New research finds that more frequent hugs protect people from stress, infection

UC Davis study finds that firearm suicides on the rise among whites

Health promotion program reduces cardiovascular risk in obese people with serious mental illness

New study finds high suicide rates among transgender veterans

Researchers identify 53 existing drugs that may block Ebola virus from entering human cells

Antipsychotic polypharmacy prevalent despite efficacy doubts

Bipolar brain changes both state- and trait-dependent

Women more noticeably affected by negative events in their partner’s life

New intervention combines social media with behavioral psychology to encourage more HIV testing

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