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PsyBlog Nov 27, 2021 - The research tracked people during the start of the pandemic as stay-at-home orders forced them into more sedentary lifestyles.

This Vitamin Could Help Fight COVID-19

PsyBlog Nov 27, 2021 - The vitamin helps to enhance the immune response to the virus.

The Mental Sign Of Vitamin D Deficiency

PsyBlog Nov 27, 2021 - Up to 50 percent of people may be deficient in this vitamin.

Is depression linked with social media use in adults? - Medical News Today

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A New Way of Treating Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma - Psychology Today

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Separation anxiety: how to manage your pet?s mental health as post-lockdown routines resume - The Guardian

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The Best Exercise To Lower Your Blood Pressure

PsyBlog Nov 26, 2021 - The exercise that can reduce your blood pressure by 10 percent.

Manitoba 'depression shower' TikToker wants to scrub away mental health stigma - CBC.ca

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The Number of Children That Makes Parents Happiest (M)

PsyBlog Nov 26, 2021 - For happiness:?when you should have children and how many.

The Psychological Differences between Those Who Love and Loathe Black Friday Shopping

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 26, 2021 - Some people are more “task-oriented,” while others focus more on making social connections -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A Fascinating Sign Of High IQ

PsyBlog Nov 26, 2021 - This sign indicates stronger reasoning and better analytical and conceptual thinking.

A Facial Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

PsyBlog Nov 26, 2021 - Vitamin B12 levels can be boosted by eating foods such as dairy, liver, salmon and eggs.

The Breakfast That Quadruples Weight Loss In The Long-Term

PsyBlog Nov 25, 2021 - People following this diet lost four times as much weight as those just following a standard low-carb diet all day long.

How To Use Deadlines To Avoid Procrastination (M)

PsyBlog Nov 25, 2021 - Distant deadlines appear to reduce the sense of urgency since people interpret the date as meaning the task does not matter.

'Constructive Arguing' Can Help Keep the Peace at Your Thanksgiving Table

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 25, 2021 - People with different perspectives don’t have to butt heads -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Vitamin That Reduces COVID-19 Deaths

PsyBlog Nov 25, 2021 - Low levels of this nutrient linked to high COVID-19 death rates found in 20 countries.

An Obvious Sign of Vitamin D Deficiency

PsyBlog Nov 25, 2021 - Levels are typically lower in the body through the winter months in northern latitudes.

This 4-in-1 Pill For Blood Pressure Is Most Effective

PsyBlog Nov 24, 2021 - A s gle pill conta g four medic es is highly effective for treat g blood pressure.

Husband or Wife? The Partner Whose Happiness Matters More For The Marriage (M)

PsyBlog Nov 24, 2021 - Which spouse's happiness is most important for marital satisfaction?

This Common Vitamin Doubles Weight Loss

PsyBlog Nov 24, 2021 - There is evidence that higher levels of this vitamin leads to weight loss.

This Charming Trait Is A Sign Of High IQ

PsyBlog Nov 24, 2021 - The trait is not normally associated with intelligent people.

A Mental Sign Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

PsyBlog Nov 24, 2021 - Good sources of vitamin B12 include fish, poultry, eggs and low-fat milk.

Ian Fishback's Death Highlights Veteran Mental Illness Crisis - The New York Times

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NHS to give therapy for depression before medication under new guidelines - The Guardian

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Pandemic hits mental health of women and young people hardest, survey finds - The Guardian

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Expanding Mental Health Care Is a Medical Necessity

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 22, 2021 - The COVID pandemic made a long-standing problem even more urgent -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Why People Won't Rethink Holiday Plans during a Pandemic

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 22, 2021 - One reason: we’re deeply attached to familiar rituals -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How mental health conditions can raise COVID risk : Shots - Health News - NPR

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Chronic stress and depression boost this brain receptor; a new study maps out how to block it

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 18, 2021 - Eliminating GPR158 activity in stressed mice made them resistant to depression and anxiety. A new study in the journal Science reveals the unusual brain receptor's structure, and possible ways a medication might reduce its sway.

Parental depression is associated with worse childhood mental health, educational attainment, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 17, 2021 - Children who live with a parent who has depression are more likely to develop depression and to not achieve educational milestones, according to a new study.

Mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic as revealed by helpline calls - Nature.com

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Parental depression is associated with worse childhood mental health, educational attainment, study finds: Parental depression is a bigger risk factor if it occurs during a child's lifetime - Science Daily

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Neuroscientists explore mysterious 'events' in the brain that open new avenues for understanding brain injuries and disorders

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 16, 2021 - Using a new model of brain activity, computational neuroscientists are exploring striking bursts of activity in the human brain that have not been examined before. These bursts may have potential to serve as biomarkers for brain disease and conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, dementia, and ADHD.

Expanding Mental Health Care Is a Medical Necessity - Scientific American

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Medical training takes a mental toll, but less than a decade ago

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 15, 2021 - A 13-year effort to track the mental health of new doctors in their most stressful time of training shows signs that things have gotten better. But those first-year residents, also called interns, still have a sizable risk of developing depression. And many who do still don't seek help.

Cannabis Use in Pregnancy Is Linked to Child Anxiety, Hyperactivity

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 15, 2021 - Changes in the activity of immune system genes in the placenta could explain the association, researchers speculate -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Infants as Young as Two Months May Be Able to Detect Faces and Scenes

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 15, 2021 - Baby-brain-scanning experiments fuel the debate over whether humans are born with these abilities -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Personality Type, as well as Politics, Predicts Who Shares Fake News

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 12, 2021 - Highly impulsive people who lean conservative are more likely to share false news stories. They have a desire to create chaos and won’t be deterred by fact-checkers -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How Certain Gestures Help You Learn New Words

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 12, 2021 - Researchers used headsets that release disruptive magnetic pulses to study how motor brain areas contribute to the effect -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Exposure to air pollutants may amplify risk for depression in healthy? - Medical News Today

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Many Neuroscience Conferences Still Have No Black Speakers

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 10, 2021 - The 2020 protests made only small differences in the number of presenters -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How COVID Might Sow Chaos in the Brain

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 10, 2021 - SARS-CoV-2 appears to travel widely across the cerebral cortex -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Baby teeth may one day help identify kids at risk for mental disorders later in life

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 10, 2021 - The thickness of growth marks in primary (or 'baby') teeth may help identify children at risk for depression and other mental health disorders later in life, according to a ground-breaking investigation.

New imaging biomarkers predict antidepressant response

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 9, 2021 - The outcome predictive models were developed in part using data from a large multi-center study. The findings provide strong evidence that the current trial-and-error approach used in clinical practice for the selection of the right antidepressant can be replaced with this new precision medicine approach.

Psilocybin trial finds psychedelic is effective in treating depression - STAT - STAT

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Ontario Expanding Mental Health and Addictions Supports for Frontline Health Care Workers | Ontario Newsroom - Government of Ontario News

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The Brain Has a Special Kind of Memory for Past Infections

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 8, 2021 - This form of recall may control immune responses beyond the central nervous system -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Sitting more linked to increased feelings of depression, anxiety

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 8, 2021 - During the initial COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020, a lot of people suddenly became more sedentary as they adhered to stay-at-home orders or opted to self-isolate. Recently published research found people who continued to spend a higher amount of time sitting in the weeks following were likely to have higher symptoms of depression. A closer ...

Will the magic of psychedelics transform psychiatry? - The Guardian

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Governments Worldwide Consider Ditching Daylight Saving Time

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 5, 2021 - A pushback has arisen to seasonal clock changes that affect mood, sleep and general well-being -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Report: Depression, mental health in children worsened during pandemic - Standard-Examiner

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VIDEO: Looking 'beyond the standard treatments' in bipolar depression - Healio

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Mental health: A personal testimony of assisting depression-sufferers - Vatican News

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What is the difference between mental health and mental illness? - Patient.info

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Mental Health Needs Increased Significantly During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Psychiatry Advisor

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Deep brain stimulation surgery for treatment-resistant depression: Brain rhythm changes fast

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 2, 2021 - Findings provide a putative physiological biomarker of brain state changes that can predict early antidepressant effects.

Lack of sleep affecting students? mental health especially women

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 2, 2021 - More than two thirds (65.5%) of students are experiencing poor sleep quality and this is linked to mental health problems, new research suggests.

Researchers boost human mental function with brain stimulation

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Nov 1, 2021 - Researchers show it is possible to improve specific human brain functions related to self-control and mental flexibility by merging artificial intelligence with targeted electrical brain stimulation.

A Change to the Sound of the Voice Can Change Your Very Self-Identity

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 1, 2021 - A French physician explains what happened to some of his patients -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Other People Don't Think You're a Mess

Scientific American Mind and Brain Nov 1, 2021 - Individuals often overestimate how harshly others judge them. But self-compassion can help build a more balanced, healthy perspective -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Brain monitoring suggests common link between electrical tremors and mental health disorders

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 28, 2021 - A new review of current literature has found that irregular responses in the brain to challenging tasks and mistakes could be key to understanding common links between abnormal behaviors in a range of mental illness and cognitive disorders.

PTSD symptoms vary over course of menstrual cycle, research finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 28, 2021 - In women who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may vary over the course of the menstrual cycle, with more symptoms during the first few days of the cycle when the hormone estradiol is low, and fewer symptoms close to ovulation, when estradiol is high, new research finds.

Cat?s meow: Robotic pet boosts mood, behavior and cognition in adults with dementia

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 27, 2021 - Researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Mood and behavioral symptoms were measured along with cognition using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Intervention with this robotic cat improved all mood scores over ...

Genetic risk of mental health conditions may influence where people choose to live, study suggests

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 27, 2021 - Research on around 386,000 UK adults has found that a high genetic risk for schizophrenia and other mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, anorexia and autism, is associated with living in and moving to urban areas. In contrast, people with low genetic risk of ADHD preferentially moved from rural/suburban environments to cities.

COVID Expanded the Boundaries of Personal Space--Maybe for Good

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 27, 2021 - Our physical safety perimeters have widened, a study suggests -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Brain Guesses What Word Comes Ne-

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 26, 2021 - Like some AI systems, the organ of thought appears to predict what word follows another to coax meaning from language -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Brain circuitry for both positive and negative 'valence' affected by trauma

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 26, 2021 - Research has revealed that the brain employs distinct circuitries that mediate positive, or rewarding, behaviors and negative, or aversive, ones. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has long been thought to arise from overactivity in the negative valence system, however a new study shows that people with PTSD also displayed a deficit in ...

A Wandering Mind

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Can Intense Exercise Lead to ALS?

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 26, 2021 - New studies show a possible connection. But debate over such an association will continue -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Depression: Magnetic seizure therapy may be attractive alternative to electricity

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 20, 2021 - An international research team investigated whether continued magnetic seizure therapy might effectively prevent the relapse of treatment-resistant depression, compared to what is known about electroconvulsive therapy, the current standard of care.

Depression, anxiety may be linked to c-section risk among pregnant women

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 20, 2021 - Depression and anxiety in pregnant women may be connected to the type of delivery they have, new research suggests.

Listening to a Story Helps Hospitalized Kids Heal

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 19, 2021 - Story time reduced pain and stress -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Mammalian motivation circuits: Maybe they?re born with it

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 18, 2021 - Are animals born to seek rewards or avoid punishment? Researchers found that mice have pre-programmed neurons and circuits that process 'positive' and 'negative' stimuli. Their findings may be useful for studying neurological and psychiatric disorders in humans.

Behavior resembling human ADHD seen in dogs

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 15, 2021 - A study involving some 11,000 dogs demonstrated that the gender, age and breed of the dog, as well as any behavioral problems and certain environmental factors, are connected to hyperactive and impulsive behavior and inattention (ADHD).

People Who Jump to Conclusions Show Other Kinds of Thinking Errors

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 15, 2021 - Belief in conspiracy theories and overconfidence are two tendencies linked to hasty thinking -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Large Trial Finds Oxytocin Nasal Spray Is Ineffective for Autism

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 14, 2021 - The hormone is unlikely to increase sociability in most autistic children, according to a new study -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Brain activity patterns after trauma may predict long-term mental health

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 14, 2021 - The way a person's brain responds to stress following a traumatic event, such as a car accident, may help to predict their long- outcomes, according to new research. The study followed more than 3,000 people for up to a year after exposure to a traumatic event.

Remote Work Can Be Better for Innovation Than In-Person Meetings

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 14, 2021 - Seven steps for more inclusive and productive virtual brainstorming -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

COVID-19-related parenting stress impacted eating habits of children

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 12, 2021 - The incredible stress parents experienced during the - pandemic had a negative effect on the eating habits of their children, according to a new study.

Mental illness associated with poor sleep quality, according to large study

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 12, 2021 - People who have been diagnosed with a mental illness are more likely to have poor sleep quality compared to the general population, according to a large study.

Ground-breaking trial prevents loneliness among older people during Covid pandemic

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 12, 2021 - A simple form of talking therapy, delivered by trained support workers over the telephone, reduced loneliness in older people left isolated during the pandemic, the initial results of a new study has revealed.

Mushroom consumption may lower risk of depression

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 12, 2021 - Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one's risk of cancer and premature death, but new research also reveals that these super-foods may benefit a person's mental health.

A new framework for protecting mental health in cities

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 7, 2021 - People who live in cities face many challenges that threaten their mental health. In countries in which relatively higher numbers of people live in cities, depression, anxiety and addiction are generally more common. Amid the increasing incidence of common mental disorders and ongoing urbanization around the world, there is an urgent need to ...

Meditation training reduces long-term stress, hair analysis shows

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 7, 2021 - A new study finds that mental training reduces the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol in hair. The amount of cortisol in hair provides information about how much a person is burdened by persistent stress.

An Inventory of All the Brain Cells That Let You Run, Jump and Roll

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 6, 2021 - A project to map the motor cortex used the widest range of tools for probing brain cells ever deployed in a single, coordinated effort -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

A Cell Atlas Reveals the Biodiversity inside Our Head

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 6, 2021 - The NIH’s Cell Census delivers on its promise by mapping the cells in the motor cortex -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Internet gaming disorder in college students

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 6, 2021 - In a study of college students,?investigators identified internet gaming disorder in 1.25 percent of participants. Among students who engaged in internet gaming in the past 30 days, 22 percent likely had internet gaming disorder.

Onset of Allergies including asthma and hay fever not directly causally linked to mental health traits

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 6, 2021 - Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa, according to the new findings.

Chronic pain treatment should include psychological interventions

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 5, 2021 - New research examines psychological interventions for the treatment of chronic pain, including the gap between the evidence of the effectiveness of several psychological interventions and their availability and use in treatment.

How Pandemic Life Mimicked Pioneer Times

Scientific American Mind and Brain Oct 5, 2021 - Sourdough, seeds, shovels and other basic survival needs made a comeback -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Treating severe depression with on-demand brain stimulation

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Oct 4, 2021 - Physicians have successfully treated a patient with severe depression by tapping into the specific brain circuit involved in depressive brain patterns and resetting them using the equivalent of a pacemaker for the brain.

Breastfeeding status and duration significantly impact postpartum depression risk

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 30, 2021 - A study of 29,685 American women finds postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant health issue, with nearly 13 percent of the sample being at risk. Results showed that women who were currently breastfeeding at the time of data collection had statistically significant lower risk of PPD than women who were not breastfeeding. There also was a ...

Sibling bullying associated with poor mental health outcomes years later

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 29, 2021 - Young people who are repeatedly bullied by siblings are more likely to suffer from poor mental health and wellbeing issues later in adolescence, a new study has suggested.

Stress of COVID-19 pandemic caused irregular menstrual cycles, study found

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 29, 2021 - Women and people who menstruate experienced irregularities in their menstrual cycle because of increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has found.

An algorithm to predict psychotic illnesses

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 29, 2021 - Researchers have used the method of longitudinal network analysis applied to children, in order to detect the symptoms that herald the development of psychotic illness in the future.

Happiness in early adulthood may protect against dementia

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 28, 2021 - While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on cognition.

Play ball! (It?s good for you)

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 27, 2021 - A new study suggests that young boys who do sports tend to be have better mental health when they reach middle childhood and be more active in early adolescence.

Insulin resistance doubles risk of major depressive disorder

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 23, 2021 - Scientists have linked insulin resistance to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.

Adults with neurologic conditions more likely to have experienced childhood trauma

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 22, 2021 - Adults with neurologic conditions are more likely than the general population to have had adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction, according to a new study. The study does not prove that neurologic conditions are caused by such experiences. It only shows an association between the two.

'Second-hand' psychological stress can lead to depression in mice, finds study

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 22, 2021 - Few studies have explored the effect of psychological stressors on behavior, and neurogenesis, in the context of depression. With the elucidation of a vicarious social defeat stress mouse model, scientists have successfully endeavored in connecting the dots between psychological stress and depression.

Lack of trust exacerbates loneliness spiral

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 20, 2021 - Loneliness is a painful feeling. If it persists, it can lead to mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders. Researchers have now discovered how loneliness is associated with reduced trust. This is reflected in changes in the activity and interaction of various brain structures, especially the insular cortex. The results therefore provide clues for therapeutic options.

Six stages of engagement in ADHD treatment revealed in new, diverse study

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 16, 2021 - Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD.

Witnessing abuse of sibling can lead to mental health issues

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 16, 2021 - Researchers find that youth who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by a parent against another parent. Such exposure is associated with mental health issues like depression, anxiety and anger.

Subthreshold depression in adolescents can be successfully treated with psychological interventions, study finds

ScienceDaily Mental Health News Sep 15, 2021 - A new study investigates subthreshold depression, a more severe form of depression that includes not only sad mood, but also some of the other symptoms of depression, and reports that psychological interventions may have a modest, but significant effect on the treatment of this type of depression in adolescents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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