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ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 12, 2022 - Among children born at term (37--41 weeks), those born before 39 weeks are more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.

The Childhood Events That Can Trigger Schizophrenia Symptoms (M)

PsyBlog Aug 12, 2022 - Schizophrenia may occur on a spectrum, like autism, with some people experiencing transient symptoms.

The 2 Key Personality Traits Of A Psychopath

PsyBlog Aug 12, 2022 - The two strongest signals that someone is a psychopath.

Monkeypox: There Are 3 Ways That It Spreads

PsyBlog Aug 12, 2022 - Monkeypox has now spread to 90 different countries, with one-third of the cases occurring in the U.S..

Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 12, 2022 - An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world.

Newfound Brain Switch Labels Experiences as Good or Bad

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 12, 2022 - A molecule tells the brain whether to put a positive or negative spin on events. Mental disorders may result when the up/down labeling goes awry

Non-invasive stimulation of the eye for depression and dementia

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 11, 2022 - Researchers have discovered that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can alleviate depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function in animal models.

Why Thinking Hard Wears You Out

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 11, 2022 - Concentrating for long periods builds up chemicals that disrupt brain functioning.

A Fascinating Explanation For ?Senior Moments? (M)

PsyBlog Aug 11, 2022 - Brain activity suggested that older people were making more effort to try and reconstruct their memories.

Minorities bore disproportionate mental health impact of pandemic

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 10, 2022 - Racial and ethnic minorities bore a disproportionate mental health burden during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

When Students Acquire Spatial Skills, Their Verbal Abilities Get a Boost

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 10, 2022 - Learning to visualize objects might improve thinking in words, a finding that could enhance teaching methods

This Omega-3 Fatty Acid May Halve Alzheimer?s Risk (M)

PsyBlog Aug 10, 2022 - Whether or not omega-3 fatty acids help prevent dementia continues to be controversial.

How college students perceive academic stress affects their mental well-being

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 9, 2022 - Students who are nonbinary, female or in their second year of college are most affected by academic stress, a new study finds.

Insomnia: A Surprising Remedy Could Prevent 80% Of Chronic Problems (M)

PsyBlog Aug 9, 2022 - Between 20 and 50 percent of Americans suffer from acute insomnia.

The Emotion That Helps People Live Longer

PsyBlog Aug 9, 2022 - Over four thousand people were followed for six years to assess their chance of dying through any cause.

The Mental Attitude That Reduces Blood Pressure

PsyBlog Aug 9, 2022 - Controlling blood pressure is one of the keys to reducing the risk of stroke.

The Common Vitamin That Doubles Weight Loss

PsyBlog Aug 9, 2022 - Study participants lost weight without dieting or making other lifestyle changes.

A growing psychiatrist shortage and an enormous demand for mental health services - AAMC

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Former Mental Health Czar Scorns Traditional Psychotherapy - Psychology Today

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Hangry: Feeling Hungry Is Linked To Anger (M)

PsyBlog Aug 8, 2022 - 'Hangry' is a portmanteau of 'hungry' and 'angry'.

Why COVID Makes So Many of Us Feel Guilty

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 8, 2022 - Making decisions based on complex information is frustrating and stressful, but a change in mindset can help

This Drink Reduces Memory Loss Risk By 47%

PsyBlog Aug 8, 2022 - The common drink that may protect the brain against memory loss.

A brain mechanism underlying the evolution of anxiety

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 5, 2022 - New research using genome editing technology has allowed scientists to create a model and assess a gene mutation associated with neuropsychiatric disorders in humans. The study has revealed how the mutation functions in the brain and affects anxiety and sociality.

If Humans Are the Smartest Animals, Why Are We So Unhappy?

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 5, 2022 - New books on intelligence, medicinal cocktails, galactic history, and more

The Mystery and Agony of Chronic Depression - The Atlantic

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Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioral and mental health problems, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 3, 2022 - With the advent of rapid whole genome sequencing, children presenting with an intellectual disability or developmental delay are recommended to have their DNA sequenced to identify the underlying genetic cause. Researchers have now published the results of an analysis of data from almost 2,800 young people with rare genomic variants -- changes to ...

Forensic Experts Are Surprisingly Good at Telling whether Two Writing Samples Match

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 2, 2022 - A study to counter the lack of evidence for handwriting analysis shows it is effective if an examiner has the right training

Vitamin B6 Health Benefits: Can It Reduce Depression Symptoms? - The New York Times

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Sound of music: Ultrasound exposure improves depressive behavior in rodents

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Aug 1, 2022 - It is well known that whole-body exposure to high frequency ultrasound increases brain activity in humans. However, little is known about its impact and associated mechanisms on emotional states like depression. Now researchers have recently demonstrated the anti-depressant effects of ultrasound exposure in a rodent model of depression. Their ...

50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: August 2022

Scientific American Mind and Brain Aug 1, 2022 - Creation as science; climbing Mount Everest

Medications for bipolar depression: Types and other treatments - Medical News Today

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Unexpected Brain Chemistry Is behind the Element of Surprise

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 29, 2022 - Animals learn especially well from surprising events, and the hormone noradrenaline may be one reason why

Some types of stress could be good for brain functioning

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 28, 2022 - It may feel like an anvil hanging over your head, but that looming deadline stressing you out at work may actually be beneficial for your brain, according to new research. The study found that low to moderate levels of stress can help individuals develop resilience and reduce the risk of developing mental health disorders, like depression and ...

Food stamp work requirements increase mental health care use

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 28, 2022 - Being exposed to work requirements in order to receive food stamps from the U.S. government significantly increased use of mental health care resources for depression and anxiety, a new study has found. The policy's negative effects occurred much sooner for women than men.

Discrimination took a toll on the mental health of racial and ethnic minority groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 27, 2022 - People who reported experiencing discrimination more than once a week early in the pandemic had seventeen-fold increased odds of moderate to severe depressive symptoms and ten-fold increased odds of suicidal ideation, according to a new study.

How service dogs reduce PTSD symptoms: factors and mechanisms

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 27, 2022 - A new analysis dives into the use of service dogs by U.S. veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), illuminating factors and mechanisms that may underlie the mental health effects of these relationships.

Depression: Psilocybin mushrooms to be tested as treatment - CTV News

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Losing spouse to COVID may be worse for mental health than other causes of death

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 26, 2022 - Researchers found that while there were strong associations between the recent death of a spouse and poorer mental health both before and during the pandemic, people who lost a spouse to COVID-19 were more likely to report symptoms of depression and loneliness than comparable people whose spouses died just before the pandemic began.

Alcohol consumption and telomere length: Mendelian randomization clarifies alcohol's effects | Molecular Psychiatry - Nature.com

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Financial and sleeping difficulties are key mental health risk indicators in university students

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 25, 2022 - A new study of student wellbeing during the pandemic has identified worsened financial situation and sleep difficulties as key indicators of individuals at higher risk of developing mental health issues.

Researchers use MRI to show brain changes, differences in children with ADHD

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 25, 2022 - Scientists conducted a study to image the neural activity analogues to cognitive flexibility and discover differences in the brain activity of children with ADHD and those without.

Opinion | A Top Mental Health Expert on Where America Went Wrong - The New York Times

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COVID Virus May Tunnel through Nanotubes from Nose to Brain

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 20, 2022 - Nanotubes may provide a cunning answer to the mystery of how the virus that causes COVID infects neurons and produces long-lasting neurological symptoms

A new measure of psychological safety for patients

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 20, 2022 - A new scale for measuring the psychological safety of patients has been developed.

No evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, finds comprehensive review

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 20, 2022 - After decades of study, there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review of prior research.

The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence | Molecular Psychiatry - Nature.com

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What Keeps a Crowd from Becoming a Mob?

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 19, 2022 - Amid COVID, studies in Denmark suggest that crowds do not always engage in bad behavior—and that mass-gatherings sometimes offer meaningful connection

It Goes by the Name 'Bedtime Procrastination,' and You Can Probably Guess What It Is

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 19, 2022 - Putting off sleep can have unfortunate consequences

New Study: Serious Mental Illness Improves on Ketogenic Diet - Psychology Today

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Digital Literacy Doesn't Stop the Spread of Misinformation

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 15, 2022 - Just because you can spot falsehoods doesn’t mean you won’t share them

Bipolar disorder: Key facts to know - Medical News Today

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Could eating fruit more often keep depression at bay?

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 14, 2022 - A study surveyed 428 adults and looked at the relationship between their consumption of fruit, vegetables, sweet and savoury food snacks and their psychological health. The more often people ate fruit, the lower they scored for depression and the higher for mental wellbeing.

For people with heart defects, mental health support is essential to care at every age

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 14, 2022 - Resilience and a high quality of life are demonstrated by many individuals born with heart defects; however, they may face a range of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. A new scientific statement reviews potential psychological and social challenges that occur from infancy through adulthood among people born ...

Hiding my struggle with depression - Mental Health Commission of Canada

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Is stroke linked to depression before it occurs?

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 13, 2022 - While depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have symptoms of depression years before their stroke, according to a new study. Researchers found that, in people who developed a stroke, symptoms of depression preceded the onset of stroke and further worsened after the stroke.

Scientists pinpoint reason why women may not respond to depression treatments the same as men

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 13, 2022 - Previous analyses within the nucleus accumbens showed that different genes were turned on or off in women, but not in men diagnosed with depression. These changes could have caused symptoms of depression, or alternatively, the experience of being depressed could have changed the brain -- a clue to why anti-depressants had not been successful for some women.

Google Engineer Claims AI Chatbot Is Sentient: Why That Matters

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 12, 2022 - Is it possible for an artificial intelligence to be sentient?

Why Do Mental Illnesses--From Depression to Schizophrenia--Raise the Risk of Dementia?

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 10, 2022 - A combination of biological and social factors most likely explain the strong connection

Will We Ever Find a Cure for Mental Illness? - The Atlantic

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A Look at the Mental Health Provisions in the New Gun Law

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 8, 2022 - Most of the $13 billion appropriated in the new legislation Congress recently passed focuses on mental health programs

Gardening can cultivate better mental health

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 6, 2022 - New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from working with plants -- even if they've never gardened before.

Depression in fathers and children linked, regardless of genetic relatedness

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 6, 2022 - Adolescent depression and behavior problems are on the rise and paternal depression may be contributing to this increase, regardless of whether the fathers and children are genetically related, according to new research.

Helping teens channel stress, grow in resilience

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 6, 2022 - The mental health crisis among teens has prompted an urgent quest for preventive interventions. Researchers believe they have one. As the team explains in a recent study, the 30-minute online training module teaches teenagers to channel their stress responses away from something negative that needs to be feared and tamped down towards recognizing ...

Safety first: How stigma may impact health

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 6, 2022 - Lack of safety, according to a new theory, may have a direct impact on the health of people in marginalized communities, particularly the LGBTQ community. The theory challenges decades of thinking that health disparities in the LGBTQ community are primarily due to encounters with stressful and discriminatory events, a concept called 'minority stress.'

A Single, Quick 'Mindset' Exercise Protects against Adolescent Stress

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 6, 2022 - Reframing erroneous beliefs alleviates the emotional upheavals that beset young people on the cusp of adulthood

Nervous system workings related to PTSD, other mental health disorders

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 5, 2022 - A new study measures changes in the human brain's response to a perceived threat following non-invasive stimulation of the nervous system via the vagus nerve. The results have implications for the development of treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions, as well as for increasing alertness and attention during learning.

Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptoms, survey finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 5, 2022 - More than eight out of 10 British people who are seeking support for having lost a loved one to COVID-19 reported alarming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, new research has found.

Bipolar Disorder: 4 Related Mental Health Conditions - Everyday Health

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I kept quiet about my mental illness, fearing how others would see me - CBC.ca

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Good (and Bad) Ways to Help a Dog Afraid of Fireworks

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jul 2, 2022 - You are more important than you think

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 1, 2022 - The World Health Organization (WHO) recently listed a new diagnosis for complex post- (CPTSD). Experts have now summarized the symptoms of the long-awaited new diagnosis and issued guidelines for clinical assessment and treatment.

Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction but not other mental health risks, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jul 1, 2022 - Adolescents are over three times more vulnerable to developing a cannabis addiction than adults, but may not be at increased risk of other mental health problems related to the drug, according to a new study.

Study reveals the job problems contributing to physician suicide

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 29, 2022 - Physical and mental health, substance use, relationships, legal matters and finances all contribute to physician suicide, a new study shows.

Association between children conceived via infertility treatments and education and mental health outcomes

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 28, 2022 - Children conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) fare better at school but are more likely to have mental health problems by their late teens, according to a new study.

Harvard Psychiatrist Makes Inflated Claims About Food's Power to Fight Mental Illness - Office for Science and Society

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Researchers uncover brain waves related to social behavior

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 27, 2022 - Researchers have discovered electrical brain-wave patterns given off during social interactions in mice. They also observed that mice showing signs of stress, depression, or autism lacked these brain waves. The results reveal more about the mechanics underlying brain activity when socializing.

How Parents' Trauma Leaves Biological Traces in Children

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jun 25, 2022 - Adverse experiences can change future generations through epigenetic pathways

'Travel therapy': Could holidays help mental health and wellbeing?

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 23, 2022 - Many of us will have likely heard of music therapy and art therapy -- but what about 'travel therapy'? A new cross-disciplinary paper proposes we change how we view tourism, seeing it not just as a recreational experience but as an industry that can provide real health benefits.

Research reveals the pons plays a significant role in processing sad information

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 22, 2022 - Researchers conducted studies to explain the neural mechanisms of the pons-corticolimbic network in perpetuating sad mood in depression.

Feelings of detachment predict worse mental health outcomes after trauma

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 22, 2022 - Following trauma, feeling detached from one's surroundings may suggest a higher risk of later developing serious mental health conditions. It's important to screen for feeling detached to identify patients who might benefit from preventive care.

My Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis - Healthline

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A Playbook for Science Denial, 'Scientific Phallocracy' in the Animal Kingdom, and More

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jun 20, 2022 - Recommendations from the editors of Scientific American

Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy--And Simple Ways to Fix It

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jun 20, 2022 - Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves

The Kavli Prize Presents: Understanding Neurodevelopment and Neurodegeneration [Sponsored]

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jun 17, 2022 - Huda Zoghbi is a clinician-scientist who studies the molecular mechanisms of neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. This year she shared the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience for discovering the genetic pathways behind serious brain disorders.

ADHD and ASD: What the eyes could reveal

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 17, 2022 - Researchers found that recordings from the retina could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a potential biomarker for each condition.

WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health and mental health care - World Health Organization

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Repeated hurricane exposure linked to adverse psychological symptoms

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 16, 2022 - Repeated exposure to hurricanes, whether direct, indirect or media-based, is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated with increased mental health problems, according to a new study.

Strawberry Fields

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jun 16, 2022 - Nothing is real about the colors you see here

Militia Expert Warns Trump's Capitol Insurrectionists Could Try Again

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jun 16, 2022 - Fieldwork shows white men fighting against equality gains by women and minority groups in the U.S.—and longing to return to a past that nullifies such changes

Behind Every Smile

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Ageism and health: Study shows close links

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 15, 2022 - Older adults who have worse physical health or mental health, and those with more chronic conditions, are more likely to have experienced many forms of ageism.

When Things Feel Unreal, Is That a Delusion or an Insight?

Scientific American Mind and Brain Jun 14, 2022 - The psychiatric syndrome called derealization raises profound moral and philosophical questions

Increased overdose and mental health risks persist two years after opioid dose reduction

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 13, 2022 - A new study suggests that the increased rates of overdose and mental health crisis observed during the first year after opioid dose tapering persist through the second year.

Bipolar disorder complications - Medical News Today

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'Good' bacteria to tackle depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 9, 2022 - Intestinal flora plays an important role in health -- including mental health. Researchers have shown that probiotics can support the effect of antidepressants and help to alleviate depression.

Large study reveals stark changes in brain structure for people with anorexia

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 7, 2022 - New findings highlight clear differences in grey matter for people with anorexia nervosa and point to the importance of early treatment interventions.

Adults sleep better together than they do alone

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 6, 2022 - A new study finds a relationship between bed sharing, sleep and mental health. Adults who share a bed with a partner or spouse sleep better than those who sleep alone, according to a new study.

Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change - World Health Organization

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Parents' unpredictable behavior may impair optimal brain circuit formation

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 2, 2022 - Researchers are conducting pioneering research into the concept that unpredictable parental behaviors, together with unpredictable environment, such as lack of routines and frequent disasters, disrupt optimal emotional brain circuit development in children, increasing their vulnerability to mental illness and substance abuse.

New study shows bidirectional link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 2, 2022 - A new study shows that patients diagnosed with IBD were nine times as likely to develop depression than the general population. In addition, their siblings who did not suffer from IBD were almost two times as likely to develop depression. Conversely, patients with depression were two times as likely to develop IBD, and their siblings without ...

Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 1, 2022 - A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents has found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties, but that kids who are exclusively involved in an individual sport--such as tennis or wrestling--may face greater mental health difficulties than kids who do no sports at all.

Finding the biological roots for pathological social withdrawal, Hikikomori

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Jun 1, 2022 - Researchers analyzed the blood of Hikikomori patients and found key biomarkers for the condition included higher ornithine and long-chain acylcarnitine levels and lower levels of bilirubin and arginine. Further analysis was able to distinguish between hikikomori and healthy volunteers and even predict with high accuracy the severity of the ...

Pregnant moms and depression: Study links rising symptoms to kids' behavioral issues

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 31, 2022 - Children whose mothers experience rising levels of depression from prepregnancy until the months just after giving birth are at greater risk of developing emotional, social and academic problems, psychology researchers report. Their seven-year study, which tracked mothers and their offspring from preconception until the children were 5 years old, ...

Eye-movement tracking glasses are used to evaluate mental stress in first naturalistic study of critical care nurses

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 31, 2022 - New research shows that the mental workload of intensive care unit nurses can successfully be evaluated using eye-movement tracking glasses.

New studies shed light on election-related stress

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 31, 2022 - A new study finds anticipating stress related to political elections can affect people's emotional well-being before anything has even happened. But a related study shows that education can help protect people against those stresses -- even for individuals who are actively engaged in the political process.

Children who play adventurously have better mental health

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 20, 2022 - Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research.

Medication treatment of pediatric psychiatric disorders reduces the later onset of substance use problems

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 19, 2022 - Pharmacologic treatment in children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders reduces the risk of substance use later in life, especially in ADHD. Earlier-onset and longer-lasting treatment were most effective at reducing the later onset of substance use disorders.

Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 19, 2022 - Here's another good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests.

Women who embraced their partner subsequently had lower stress-induced cortisol response

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 18, 2022 - Women instructed to embrace their romantic partner prior to undergoing a stressful experience had a lower biological stress response -- as indicated by levels of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva -- compared to women who did not embrace their partner. This effect was not seen for men.

How the brain changes during depression treatment

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 18, 2022 - Researchers have shown what happens to the brain when a person receives a depression treatment known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). rTMS is a depression treatment typically used when other approaches -- such as medications -- haven't been effective for a patient. By stimulating the dorsolateral pre-frontal cortex, rTMS ...

Statins may provide protection against depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 17, 2022 - Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since their approval in the late 1980s to prevent heart attack and stroke. But the drugs may yet have additional benefits, some research has hinted, including on mental health. Now, a new study examines the influence of ...

How sleep helps to process emotions

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 13, 2022 - Researchers have identified how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while dampening the consolidation of negative ones. The work expands the importance of sleep in mental health and opens new ways of therapeutic strategies.

Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to epilepsy in children

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 12, 2022 - A new study suggests that antidepressant use by mothers during the first trimester of pregnancy does not increase the chances of epilepsy and seizures in babies.

Effects of stress on adolescent brain's 'triple network'

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 11, 2022 - Stress and trauma during adolescence can lead to long-term health consequences such as psychiatric disorders, which may arise from neurodevelopmental effects on brain circuitry. A new study has used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine the effects of acute stress and 'polyvicitimization,' or repeated traumas, on three brain networks in adolescents.

Multiple diagnoses are the norm for mental illness; A new genetic analysis helps explain why

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 11, 2022 - An analysis of 11 major psychiatric disorders offers new insight into why comorbidities are the norm when it comes to mental illness. The study suggests that while there is no single gene or set of genes underlying risk for all of them, subsets of disorders -- including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia; anorexia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive ...

A study confirms the relationship between an amino acid present in diet and depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News May 10, 2022 - The results, shown in humans, mice and flies, show that elevated plasma levels and a diet rich in this amino acid -- proline -- causes a more severe state of depression.

Sask. people unable to access timely mental health treatment due to lack of psychiatric staff - CBC.ca

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Bipolar Disorder: How Gabe Howard Manages His Condition Every Day - Healthline

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New Mental Health Day Hospital - Government of Nova Scotia

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When relationships break down, men are at risk of mental illness - UBC News

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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