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Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 15, 2021 - One researcher’s poorly timed attention lapse flipped a car—and pushed science forward. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

5 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With Depression or Anxiety - Articles and Videos, Behavioral Health, Featured, Health Topics - Hackensack Meridian Health

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Nicholas weakens to tropical depression as it drenches Texas, Louisiana with rain - Globalnews.ca

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Report makes 13 calls to action to support Indigenous youth mental health - CBC.ca

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Plan leads transformation of mental health, addictions care: report | BC Gov News - BC Gov News

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Some Psychological Interventions Are More Harmful Than Helpful

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 14, 2021 - New research shows that some highly publicized programs are ineffective -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The terrible cost of neglecting children?s mental health - The Guardian

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Why Smart People Are Prone To Mental Illness (M)

PsyBlog Sep 14, 2021 - The risk of mental illness is up to 4 times higher in those with a high IQ. Why?

The Cheerful Sign Of High IQ

PsyBlog Sep 14, 2021 - People with higher IQ have this cheerful quality.

A High-Fat Food That Reduces Blood Pressure

PsyBlog Sep 14, 2021 - Two servings a day of this high-fat food could lower diabetes risk and reduce high blood pressure.

Inventive Ways of Delivering Mental Health Care Thrive during the Pandemic

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 14, 2021 - Telehealth and community-based strategies combine to extend the reach of professional services -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Habit That Quadruples Risk Of Dying From COVID

PsyBlog Sep 14, 2021 - People with this habit are four times more likely to die from COVID.

Pandemic negatively affects mental health of introverts, U of A study finds - CBC.ca

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Novel Drug Therapies Could Tackle Treatment-Resistant Depression

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 14, 2021 - An anesthetic, a steroid and a psychedelic are new treatments for a devastating psychiatric disorder -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How the Pandemic Is Changing Mental Health

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 14, 2021 - COVID has jostled people's emotional equilibrium. Therapy apps, telehealth, lay counselors and psilocybin are poised to change the foundations of caregiving -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Tropical Depression Nicholas could flood Gulf states - South Florida Sun Sentinel

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Novel Drug Therapies Could Tackle Treatment-Resistant Depression - Scientific American

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Inventive Ways of Delivering Mental Health Care Thrive during the Pandemic - Scientific American

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The Top 10 Innovations in Mental Health

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 14, 2021 - A look at methods and technologies that are transforming the work of psychiatrists and psychologists -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

ECT Can Be a Good Treatment Option for Serious Depression - The New York Times

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IMD alerts: Deep depression to bring heavy rain in 13 states till September 18 - Hindustan Times

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Psychopaths Major In This Subject At College (M)

PsyBlog Sep 13, 2021 - Psychopaths are likely to be selfish, callous, remorseless and anti-social.

A Common Sign Of High Blood Pressure

PsyBlog Sep 13, 2021 - This sign is linked to a 40 percent greater chance of high blood pressure.

This Popular Vitamin Is Linked To Weight Loss

PsyBlog Sep 13, 2021 - High levels of this vitamin are associated with 20 pounds more weight loss.

A Frequent Symptom Of Vitamin D Deficiency

PsyBlog Sep 13, 2021 - It is estimated that up to 70 percent of people could have a vitamin D deficiency.

Afghanistan Veterans Struggling With Mental Health - Psychiatric Times

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2 Simple Ways To Halve COVID Risk

PsyBlog Sep 13, 2021 - Two risk factors for getting COVID that you can control.

The Most Effective Ways To Reduce Worry And Rumination (M)

PsyBlog Sep 12, 2021 - People who practised these coping strategies went on to sleep better, drink less alcohol and eat healthier foods.

The Vitamin That Reduces Cancer Risk By 40%

PsyBlog Sep 12, 2021 - Taking this supplement can fight cancer and greatly reduce the risk of dying from the disease.

4 Personality Traits Linked To High IQ

PsyBlog Sep 12, 2021 - The traits are so powerful that they are linked to intelligence when measured almost 40 years later.

A Mental Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

PsyBlog Sep 12, 2021 - Around one-quarter of people may be deficient in vitamin B12.

A Sign Of Vitamin D Deficiency

PsyBlog Sep 12, 2021 - A variety of vitamin and mineral deficiencies have been linked to this problem.

The Most Common Symptoms of Long COVID

PsyBlog Sep 12, 2021 - Long COVID is when the symptoms from the novel coronavirus infection last longer than six weeks.

Words describing mental health can stigmatize. That's painful and dehumanizing. - The Washington Post

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How 9/11 Ushered in a New Era of Conspiracy Theories

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 10, 2021 - The breakdown of institutional legitimacy helped shape our current information crisis -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Link between ADHD and dementia across generations

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 9, 2021 - A large study has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study shows that parents and grandparents of individuals with ADHD were at higher risk of dementia than those with children and grandchildren without ADHD.

Adolescent Mental Health? There's a 'Vaccine' for That

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 7, 2021 - School-based interventions that help students regulate their emotions in healthy ways have proved effective at preventing pandemic-related issues -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A New Way to Understand--and Possibly Treat--OCD

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 7, 2021 - People with the disorder seem to have a more flexible “sense of self” -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Adolescent Mental Health? There's a 'Vaccine' for That - Scientific American

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Made-Up Sounds Convey Meaning across Cultures

Scientific American Mind and Brain Sep 6, 2021 - Newly created vocalizations can convey concepts remarkably well -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Mental health needs to evolve for climate change, experts say - The Washington Post

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Illinois Schools Allowing Students 5 Mental Health Days From School : Back To School: Live Updates - NPR

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Safer school with mental health supports opens in Saanich | BC Gov News - BC Gov News

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Beyond dopamine: New reward circuitry discovered

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 1, 2021 - The key to overcoming addictions and psychiatric disorders lives deep inside the netherworld of our brains and the circuitry that causes us to feel good. Just like space, this region of the brain needs more exploration. Researchers have now pushed the science forward on our reward pathways and found there is another pathway beyond dopamine.

Having MS plus depression may be tied to increased risk of early death

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 1, 2021 - Depression is common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and a new study shows that people with both conditions may be more likely to die over the next decade than people with just one or neither condition. The study also found that people with MS and depression have an increased risk of developing vascular disease such as heart attack and stroke.

Drug Overdose Deaths in 2020 Were Horrifying

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 31, 2021 - We need radical change in order to address the crisis -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Sometimes Mindlessness Is Better Than Mindfulness

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 31, 2021 - In some situations, don’t pay so much attention -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Integrated treatment for depression and heart failure improves quality of life and mood

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 30, 2021 - Results suggest that simple measures, such as depression care administered by phone, can make a big difference for patients recovering from heart failure.

Lessons from Life Choices Made during the Pandemic

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 28, 2021 - For a couple working in health care, the decision to get married and have a baby was complicated -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Air pollution linked to more severe mental illness ? study - The Guardian

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Altered functional brain network connectivity associated with symptoms of post-traumatic stress in COVID-19 survivors, study shows

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 26, 2021 - COVID-19 survivors report significantly higher symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and these symptoms are associated with changes to the brain's connectivity, according to a new study.

On Kindness and Grief

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Analyzing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health - News-Medical.net

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Ida downgraded to tropical depression, impacts continue - Spectrum News

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Alzheimer's, Inc.: When a Hypothesis Becomes Too Big to Fail

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 25, 2021 - This summer’s controversy surrounding the FDA’s shocking approval of the drug aducanumab provides a window into a scientific field in crisis -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

O'Toole unveils plan to address COVID-fuelled mental health distress - CBC.ca

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Psychological capital may be the antidote for working in a pandemic, study suggests

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 24, 2021 - Just like the COVID-19 vaccine protects against contracting the contagious virus, the collective elements of self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency helps inoculate employees from the negative effects of working through a pandemic, according to a new study.

Stressed teens benefit from coping online, but a little goes a long way

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 24, 2021 - An adolescent's day can be filled with a dizzying array of digital technologies. For many teenagers, being online is a way to pass the time and communicate with friends. Cell phones and social media can also help teens cope with stressful events -- as long as they strike the right balance between spending time online and pursuing other coping activities.

What?s the Science Behind Psychiatry and Mental Illness? - The Wall Street Journal

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Think leisure is a waste? That may not bode well for your mental health

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 23, 2021 - Feeling like leisure is wasteful and unproductive may lead to less happiness and higher levels of stress and depression, new research suggests.

Depression is why I?m writing this. Shame is why I?m writing it under a pseudonym - The Guardian

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Many Americans Are Reaching Out For Mental Health Support ? But Can't Get It - NPR

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High levels of suicidal ideation and depression symptoms observed during lockdown - Monash University

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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse - flgov.com

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COVID-19 pandemic linked to an increase in intimate partner aggression, study shows

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 17, 2021 - Rates of physical and psychological aggression among couples increased significantly after the implementation of shelter-in-place restrictions at the outset of the -19 pandemic, according to a new study. The findings indicate that stress related to the pandemic was strongly associated with perpetration of intimate partner aggression, even among individuals considered at low risk.

Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 17, 2021 - Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a 'feel-good molecule' and antidepressants' ability to boost them, according to new research in mice.

Survivors of trauma struggle to move on from the loss of loved ones

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 16, 2021 - Among individuals who survive a trauma that resulted in the loss of a close friend or loved one, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can predict complicated grief -- a sense of persistent sadness and an inability to cope -- years after the trauma, according to new research.

What God, Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness Have in Common

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 14, 2021 - Theories that try to explain these big metaphysical mysteries fall short, making agnosticism the only sensible stance -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Just 10% of kids with ADHD outgrow it, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 13, 2021 - Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over a lifetime, according to a new study.

Inspired by Chronic Illness, She Made Award-Winning Art about the Brain

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 12, 2021 - Scientific American presents the winner and honorable mentions of the 11th annual Art of Neuroscience contest -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Lyme disease heightens risk of mental disorders, suicidality

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 11, 2021 - A new study reports that patients hospitalized with Lyme disease had a 28 percent higher rate of mental disorders and were twice as likely to attempt suicide. Physicians and patients should be aware of the potential for psychiatric symptoms post-Lyme infection, particularly during the first year after diagnosis.

Younger children in a school class at greater risk of long-term negative outcomes like low educational achievement and substance misuse

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 11, 2021 - Those youngest in a class were more likely to experience low educational achievement, substance misuse disorder, and depression in later life. However, younger children with ADHD appeared less at risk of depression.

New findings on how ketamine prevents depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 11, 2021 - The discovery that the anaesthetic ketamine can help people with severe depression has raised hopes of finding new treatment options for the disease. Researchers have now identified novel mechanistic insights how the drug exerts its antidepressant effect.

High BMI causes depression ? and both physical and social factors play a role

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 9, 2021 - A largescale new study provides further evidence that being overweight causes depression and lowers wellbeing and indicates both social and physical factors may play a role in the effect. With one in four adults estimated to be obese in the UK, and growing numbers of children affected, obesity is a global health challenge. While the dangers of ...

Youth, the pandemic and a global mental health crisis

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 9, 2021 - An alarming percentage of children and adolescents are experiencing a global-wide mental crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new study.

Stuttering Stems from Problems in Brain Wiring, Not Personalities

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 9, 2021 - Poor neural connections among areas that control movement and speech may be responsible and could be driven by genes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

COVID-19: Depression and anxiety symptoms have doubled in youth, help needed, warn UCalgary clinical psychologists - UCalgary News

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Online psychiatry: Where to go - Medical News Today

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What Is a Question?

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 7, 2021 - A 92-year-old essay provokes musings on the nature of knowledge, reality—and uptalk -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Novel research identifies gene targets of stress hormones in the brain

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 6, 2021 - Chronic stress is a well-known cause for mental health disorders. New research has moved a step forward in understanding how glucocorticoid hormones ('stress hormones') act upon the brain and what their function is. The findings could lead to more effective strategies in the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders.

Congress: Support Health Care Professionals in Preventing Gun Violence

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 6, 2021 - Back President Joe Biden’s plan to invest $5 billion in programs proved to reduce shootings -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A New Idea That Could Help Us Understand Autism

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 6, 2021 - Some of the condition’s most challenging traits might be explained by deficits in predictive skills -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Physical activity jolts brain into action in the event of depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 4, 2021 - The dual beneficial effect of physical activity in depression is confirmed by a new study: physical activity not only reduces depressive symptoms. It also increases the brain's ability to change.

I Was Scared of a Bipolar Diagnosis, but It's Exactly What I Needed - Healthline

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Internet CBT for depression reviewed and analyzed

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 2, 2021 - Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression is often just as effective as traditional CBT. This is clear from an international study. However, some online treatments have components that can potentially be harmful.

How to Talk About Your Mental Health with Your Employer - Harvard Business Review

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11 Herbs and Supplements to Help Fight Depression - Healthline

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Bipolar disorder in children: Symptoms, treatments, and more - Medical News Today

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Biomedical scientists tie improved learning processes to reduced symptoms of depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 28, 2021 - Brain imaging and mathematical modeling reveal previously unreported mechanistic features of symptoms associated with major depressive disorder.

People With Mental Health Disorders Nearly Twice As Likely To Die From Covid, Study Finds - Forbes

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What Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka Can Teach Us About Prioritizing Our Mental Health - NPR

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The Olympics without Fans Is Harming Athletes' Performance

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 27, 2021 - Simone Biles drops out of an event, citing the lack of an audience -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Early signs: Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic symptoms in mid-life

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 27, 2021 - Subtle differences in perception during late-teen years can predict the development of hallucinations, delusions, and, in some instances, psychosis later in , according to new research.

New model helps map the individual variations of mental illness - Yale News

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Immune Cells Suggest New Alzheimer's Treatment Possibilities

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 26, 2021 - Brain cells called microglia have different effects as the neurodegenerative disease progresses -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Many ICU staff have experienced mental health conditions in COVID-19 pandemic

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 21, 2021 - A high proportion of staff working in intensive care units during the COVID- have experienced mental health conditions, according to a new study.

How to Raise Kids Who Don't Grow Up to Be Jerks (or Worse)

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 19, 2021 - A new book gives science-based advice for parenting kids to be generous, kind antiracists -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Words matter: Language can reduce mental health and addiction stigma

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 18, 2021 - Using appropriate language to describe mental illness and addiction can help to reduce stigma and improve how people with these conditions are treated in health care settings and throughout society. The authors define stigma as negative attitudes toward people that are based on certain distinguishing characteristics.

New Brain Implant Transmits Full Words from Neural Signals

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 15, 2021 - No spelling out of letters is needed for a paralyzed person to use the first-of-a-kind neuroprosthesis -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 14, 2021 - People with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a new study.

Electroconvulsive therapy linked to longer hospital stays, increased costs

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 14, 2021 - Electroconvulsive therapy, which may be effective at lowering long-term risks of suicide and death among patients with certain mood disorders, may result in longer hospital stays and increased health care costs, according to researchers. They said delivering the therapy in outpatient settings may make the treatment more cost-effective.

Brain mapping method illuminates targets for treating neuropsychiatric symptoms

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 8, 2021 - Researchers developed a new brain mapping approach that may help clarify the cause of a variety of neuropsychiatric conditions and identify promising stimulation sites to target therapeutically.

Adult ADHD is linked to numerous physical conditions, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 6, 2021 - Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases, according to a large register-based study in Sweden.

One in four adults with depression or anxiety lack mental health support during pandemic - EurekAlert

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Psychedelic spurs growth of neural connections lost in depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 5, 2021 - In a new study, researchers show that a single dose of psilocybin given to mice prompted an immediate and long-lasting increase in connections between neurons. The findings are published July 5 in the journal Neuron.

The Challenges of Bipolar Disorder in Young People - The New York Times

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COVID-19 Did Not Affect Mental Health the Way You Think - The Atlantic

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Drug relieves persistent daydreaming, fatigue, and brain sluggishness in adults with ADHD

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 29, 2021 - Tests of a drug known to stimulate brain activity have shown early success in reducing symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in 38 men and women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.)

Early experiences have larger effect on mood than more recent ones, study suggests

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 29, 2021 - New insight on how our experiences during a task or interaction shape our current mood has just been published.

Managing attention deficit disorder by training the brain

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 29, 2021 - Scientists explored a technique called 'neurofeedback,' which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive effect on patients' concentration abilities, but also that the attention improvement was ...

Mental health of graduate students sorely overlooked - Nature.com

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Ketamine-assisted therapy lifted me out of depression. But it remains costly ? and controversial - CBC.ca

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Companies who pay scant attention to workers' psychological health leave employees at higher risk of depression, research finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 23, 2021 - A stressful workplace can take its toll on our mental health, and new evidence backs up this belief. A year-long population study reveals that toxic workplaces can increase full-time workers' risk of depression threefold.

Study shows brain differences in interpreting physical signals in mental health disorders

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 22, 2021 - Researchers have shown why people with mental health disorders, including anorexia and panic disorders, experience physical signals differently.

Twenty-year study links childhood depression to disrupted adult health and functioning

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 21, 2021 - Depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment. Now, a study confirms that depression in childhood or adolescence is associated with higher levels of adult anxiety and substance use disorders, worse health and social functioning, less ...

Focus on emotions is key to improving heart health in people living with obesity

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 17, 2021 - People living with obesity who attended a non-judgemental and personalized lifestyle modification program improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks, according to a new study. Participants lost weight and achieved benefits in anxiety and depression and physical measurements including blood pressure.

Stress during pandemic linked to poor sleep

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 17, 2021 - A study found that stress, anxiety and depression during the first few weeks of the pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep. In a survey of more than 900 twins, about half of the respondents reported no change in sleep patterns, but 32.9 percent reported decreased sleep. Another 29.8 percent reported sleeping more. The ...

Teenagers at greatest risk of self-harming could be identified almost a decade earlier

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 15, 2021 - Researchers have identified two subgroups of adolescents who self-harm and have shown that it is possible to predict those individuals at greatest risk almost a decade before they begin self-harming.

Psychiatry Needs to Get Right with God - Scientific American

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What Does the Future of the Mental Health Pandemic Hold? - Psychiatry Advisor

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Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 9, 2021 - Researchers have found that a single, one-hour treatment that involves breathing in a mixture of oxygen and the anesthetic drug nitrous oxide -- otherwise known as laughing gas -- can significantly improve symptoms in people with treatment- .

Persistent insomnia symptoms since childhood associated with mood, anxiety disorders

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 9, 2021 - A 15-year longitudinal study shows that childhood insomnia symptoms that persist into adulthood are strong determinants of mood and anxiety disorders in young adults.

Women's mental health has higher association with dietary factors

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 9, 2021 - Women's mental health likely has a higher association with dietary factors than men's, according to new research.

Study shows adaptive brain response to stress, and its absence in people with depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 9, 2021 - A new study identifies a novel biomarker indicating resilience to chronic stress. This biomarker is largely absent in people suffering from major depressive disorder, and this absence is further associated with pessimism in daily life, the study finds.

Exercise likely to be best treatment for depression in coronary heart disease

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 8, 2021 - A study indicates that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people with coronary heart disease, when compared to antidepressants and psychotherapy or more complex care.

Defying body clock linked to depression and lower wellbeing

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 7, 2021 - People whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing, according to a large-scale new study.

Neurological symptoms like fatigue common in mild COVID, review finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 3, 2021 - Neurological and psychiatric symptoms such as fatigue and depression are common among people with COVID-19 and may be just as likely in people with mild cases, according to a new review.

Naomi Osaka's 'Time Out' Highlights a Crippling Mental Health Issue - WebMD

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Technology to monitor mental wellbeing might be right at your fingertips

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 26, 2021 - To help patients manage their mental wellness between appointments, researchers have developed a smart device-based electronic platform that can continuously monitor the state of hyperarousal, one of the signs of psychiatric distress. They said this advanced technology could read facial cues, analyze voice patterns and integrate readings from ...

Non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analog reverses effects of stress in mouse study

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 25, 2021 - A novel compound similar in structure to the psychedelic drug ibogaine, but lacking its toxic and hallucinogenic effects, has been found to rapidly reverse the effects of stress in mice. Researchers found that a single dose of tabernanthalog (TBG) can correct stress-induced behavioral deficits, including anxiety and cognitive inflexibility, and ...

Mothers' depression impacts mother-infant relationships

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 25, 2021 - Research has found that women with depression during pregnancy, or with a history of depression, had a reduced quality of mother-infant interaction at both eight weeks and 12 months after their babies were born.

Worrying about your heart increases risk for mental health disorders

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 20, 2021 - Latinx young adults who experience heart-focused anxiety could be at greater risk for mental health disorders. New research indicates that heart-focused anxiety among that group is a statistically significant predictor for general depression and overall anxiety.

Warnings on the dangers of screen time are ill founded, review finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 17, 2021 - A new review finds that research requiring participants to estimate their own digital screen time cannot provide reliable information on mental health impact.

Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 13, 2021 - Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research. The findings revealed people who ate at least 470 grams of fruit and vegetables daily had 10 per cent lower stress levels than those who consumed less than 230 grams.

Hidden Depression: What It Is and How to Help - Healthline

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Female lawyers more likely to report stress, risky drinking than male lawyers

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 12, 2021 - Work-related factors impact the high rates of stress, risky drinking, and attrition in lawyers differently depending on gender, according to a new study.

Petting therapy dogs enhances thinking skills of stressed college students

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 12, 2021 - Programs exclusively focused on petting therapy dogs improved stressed-out students' thinking and planning skills more effectively than programs that included traditional stress-management information, according to new research.

How MDMA and Psilocybin Became Hot Investments - The New York Times

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Meditative practice and spiritual wellbeing may preserve cognitive function in aging

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 11, 2021 - It is projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050. To date there are no drugs that have a substantial positive impact on either the prevention or reversal of cognitive decline. A growing body of evidence finds that targeting lifestyle and vascular risk factors have a beneficial effect on ...

New mothers twice as likely to have post-natal depression in lockdown, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 11, 2021 - Almost half (47.5 percent) of women with babies aged six months or younger met the threshold for postnatal depression during the first COVID lockdown, more than double average rates for Europe before the pandemic (23 percent), a new study finds.

Long-term stress in dogs linked to the owner-dog relationship

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 10, 2021 - The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study. The results also suggest that the link between stress and the owner's personality traits differs between dog breeds.

Serotonin transporters increase when depression fades

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 10, 2021 - Low levels of serotonin in the brain are seen as a possible cause of depression and many antidepressants act by blocking a protein that transports serotonin away from the nerve cells. A brain imaging study now shows that the average level of the serotonin transporter increased in a group of 17 individuals who recovered from depression after cognitive behavioral therapy.

Feeling younger buffers older adults from stress, protects against health decline

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 6, 2021 - People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer than their older-feeling peers. A study suggests one potential reason for the link between subjective age and health: Feeling younger could help buffer middle-aged and older adults against the damaging effects of stress.

Mental health may play big role in recovery after a heart attack

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 6, 2021 - Young and middle-aged adults who reported severe psychological distress -- such as depression or anxiety -- after suffering a heart attack were more than twice as likely to suffer a second cardiac event within five years compared with those experiencing only mild distress, according to a new study.

Youngest children in class more likely to be diagnosed with learning disability

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 6, 2021 - Children born in December are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with a learning disorder as those born in January in school districts with a December 31 cut-off date. ADHD was found not to affect the association between month of birth and the likelihood of a learning disability diagnosis.

Bright light therapy efficacious for treating bipolar depression - Healio

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Mental Health Week - Name it, Don't numb it - Shared Health

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health - Psychiatry Advisor

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Young People Hit Hardest By Loneliness And Depression During Covid-19 - Forbes

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6 Insights Into Mental Health From The Last Year (That You Can Use Well Beyond The Pandemic) - Forbes

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Depression Getting Worse? Here's What to Do - Healthline

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From depression to self-harm, teens are struggling during COVID-19 - CBC.ca

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The mental health effects of the pandemic, 1 year on - Medical News Today

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Why Meghan Markle Talking About Mental Health Matters - Healthline

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Mental Health - Health Providers - Shared Health

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COVID's mental-health toll: how scientists are tracking a surge in depression - Nature.com

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How ecstasy and psilocybin are shaking up psychiatry - Nature.com

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A blood test could diagnose depression and bipolar disorder - Medical News Today

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Many Seniors with Depression Faring Well During Pandemic

Psych Central News Sep 1, 2020 - A new study finds that one very vulnerable population group appears to be holding its own during the COVID-19 pandemic. An assessment of seniors with a pre-existing major depressive disorder... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Virtual Body Swapping With Friend Can Alter Your Sense of Self

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - A new study shows that, when pairs of friends swapped bodies in a perceptual illusion, their beliefs about their own personalities became more similar to their beliefs about their friends’... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Genetic Study on Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis May Lead to Earlier Diagnosis

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - A new Danish study identifies genetic risk factors for developing bipolar disorder and psychosis among people with depression. Bipolar disorder and thought disorders such as schizophrenia are serious mental disorders,... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Alzheimer?s Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - New research suggests a different therapeutic approach may be helpful in reducing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, University of Kentucky investigators discovered an antibody that targets neuro-inflammation... The post Alzheimer's Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition first appeared on Psych Central News.

Pandemic Taking A Toll on Those With Eating Disorders

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound, negative impact on nine out of 10 people with eating disorders, according to a new study from the U.K. While it is well... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Depressed, Anxious Young Men May Be at Greater Risk for Mid-Life Heart Attack

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - Depression or anxiety in young adult males, ages 18 or 19, is linked to a 20 percent greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age, according to a... The post - first appeared on Psych Central News.

Study Aims to ID Which Young Adults with Depression May Benefit from Exercise

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - Aerobic exercise has clearly been shown to help young adults with major depression, and a new study from Rutgers University researchers suggests it may be possible to predict who would... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Germ Aversion Tied to More Preventative Behavior During Pandemic

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - People with germ and disease aversion are much more likely to engage in COVID-19 preventative behaviors, compared to older adults or those with a perceived higher risk, according to a... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Feeling Panicked Without Phone Tied to Worse OCD, Poor Sleep Quality

Psych Central News Aug 31, 2020 - A new study finds a link between feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone and increased anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior. A related study found that these... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Effectiveness of Virtual Communities Hinge on Trust

Psych Central News Aug 30, 2020 - In a new study, researchers based in Italy propose that development of trust among all participants is a key objective metric when assessing the effectiveness of virtual groups. Virtual communities... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

New AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Alzheimer?s Diagnosis

Psych Central News Aug 30, 2020 - Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence algorithm that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer?s by detecting subtle differences in language. According to researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey,... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

New Brain Scan Study Could Help Find Best Therapy for OCD

Psych Central News Aug 30, 2020 - New research has found key differences in the brains of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder who respond to one form of therapy over another. The findings could improve the odds that... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Kids Notice Racial Differences Long Before Adults Want to Talk About It

Psych Central News Aug 30, 2020 - A new study reveals that very young children, even infants, are aware of racial differences, but?many adults believe children should be almost 5 years old before talking to them about... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Boosting Ability to Be Playful May Enhance Satisfaction With Life

Psych Central News Aug 29, 2020 - A new study finds that simple exercises can help make people more playful, which helps them feel more satisfied with their lives. The new study from psychologists at Martin Luther... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

Many Pediatric Heart Nurses Struggle With Emotional Exhaustion

Psych Central News Aug 29, 2020 - A survey of nurses caring for children with heart issues reveals that more than half are emotionally exhausted. The findings, recently presented at The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress... The post first appeared on Psych Central News.

My experience living with extreme anxiety

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 12, 2019 - The most memorable and joyous moments of my life are laced with a dark cloak of anxiety. Read about my journey to recovery from both anxiety and addiction.

This is how sleep loss alters emotional perception

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 11, 2019 - Five new studies conducted as part of a doctoral thesis show how sleep loss affects a person's emotional perception and emotional response control.

Causes of a headache after crying

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 10, 2019 - Some people have migraine headaches, tension headaches, and sinus headaches after crying. This may be due to the physical and emotional response of crying. Learn more here.

Can genetic variants predict depression risk in young people?

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 10, 2019 - A new way of determining the genetic risk of depression may help predict which children and adolescents are most likely to face mental health problems.

Concerta vs. Adderall: What's the difference?

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 10, 2019 - Concerta and Adderall are both medications that can help treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learn about the differences between them and the possible side effects in this article.

Why do we empathize? Researchers take on new perspective

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 9, 2019 - Do we only empathize with and mirror others' behaviors in contexts calling for social cooperation? New research suggests taking the question further.

Tips to increase stamina

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 8, 2019 - Methods of increasing stamina include meditation, exercise, and consuming caffeine. Stamina can help prevent physical fatigue and enhance mental focus. Learn more about boosting stamina here.

Can scientists 'hack' memory?

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 5, 2019 - Is it possible to manipulate memory formation and consolidation? And why would we want to do it? We explore these questions in this Spotlight feature.

Scientists quash claims about single 'depression genes'

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 4, 2019 - After reviewing data on 620,000-plus people, scientists quash claims that a single or handful of genes can have a strong influence on risk of depression.

What causes a low libido?

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 2, 2019 - It is common for a person's libido to fluctuate throughout their life and according to their mood. However, a significant change in libido may be due to an underlying cause. Learn about low libido causes and how to treat them here.

Mental health can impact memory decades later

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 2, 2019 - A new longitudinal cohort study has confirmed a link between experiencing mental health problems throughout adulthood and having poorer memory in midlife.

Can CBD help treat depression?

Medical News Today Mental Health Apr 1, 2019 - Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound that comes from the cannabis plant. It is gaining popularity as a natural treatment for many mental health conditions, including depression. Learn more about CBD for depression here.

What does science say about the effects of meditation?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 29, 2019 - In this Spotlight feature, we look at the benefits of practicing meditation or mindfulness, and we weigh up some of the potential unwanted effects.

Can changes in brain energy pathways cause depression?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 27, 2019 - Scientists repurposed an accessible bioinformatics tool to find DNA mutations, some of which occur at high levels in people with major depressive disorder.

What really happens in the brain during a hallucination?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 27, 2019 - A new study reveals a surprising brain mechanism tied to the experience of drug-induced hallucinations. These findings may even have wider implications.

The effects of going more than 24 hours without sleep

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 26, 2019 - It is not clear how long a person can go without sleep, but in a famous 1964 experiment, a person managed to stay awake for 264 hours. Sleep deprivation can negatively affect energy levels, mood, and cognitive functioning. In the long term, it can increase a person's risk of several chronic conditions. Learn more here.

What are the symptoms of ADHD in adults?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 25, 2019 - The symptoms of ADHD in adults vary depending on the type of ADHD, but they may include disorganization and restlessness. Learn more about adult ADHD symptoms here.

Can scientists learn to remove bad memories?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 23, 2019 - New research in human participants explores a novel intervention that aims to weaken traumatic memories and lessen their psychological impact.

Could cannabis use contribute to psychosis?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 20, 2019 - Researchers have found strong associations between the frequent use of highly potent cannabis and reports of first-time psychotic episodes.

What is the link between psoriatic arthritis and depression?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 12, 2019 - Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can contribute to some mental health conditions, including depression. In this article, we look at the link between PsA and depression, as well as treatments and coping strategies.

New brain stimulation therapy is effective against depression

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 12, 2019 - A pilot clinical trial has found that a new type of electrical stimulation therapy can be very effective in treating the symptoms of major depression.

Sleep loss can turn us into social outcasts

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 12, 2019 - Researchers have uncovered evidence suggesting that sleep loss can make us want to avoid social contact, while also sending a 'keep away' signal to others.

Stress: A feeling of control may limit its negative effects

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 10, 2019 - An intriguing new study concludes that the negative impacts of stress may depend on how much control we have over the source of it.

Cancer: Does mental health influence a person's outlook?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 8, 2019 - New research examines whether having a history of mental health issues influences a person's outlook after they receive a cancer diagnosis.

Can supplements help keep depression at bay?

Medical News Today Mental Health Mar 6, 2019 - A new randomized clinical trial investigates whether different dietary interventions could help overweight people and people with obesity avoid depression.

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