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UrduIn the largest genetic analysis of depression to date, Veterans Affairs researchers identified many new gene variants that increase the risk for depression. The groundbreaking study helps researchers better understand the biological basis of depression and could lead to better…
Tag: DEPRESSION/ANGER
COVID-related mental health disparities? There’s an app for that
NIH awards $2.7 million for clinical trial to develop, test digital therapeutic
Mothers’ depression impacts mother-infant relationships
women with depression during pregnancy, or with a history of depression, had a reduced quality of mother-infant interaction
Can TV shows help teens navigate bullying, depression and other mental health issues?
Yes, says a UCLA report, but only when they approach topics in a credible, supportive way
Mental illness among US coal miners
What The Study Did: Rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and posttraumatic stress disorder among current and former coal miners in the United States were examined in this study. Authors: Drew Harris, M.D., of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville,…
UH authors ‘design for value’ to improve patient and physician experience for referrals
Paper published in June issue of New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery details framework for re-imagining referrals from primary care physicians to psychiatrists
Making the gray cells happy
Neutrons show a connection between lithium concentrations in the brain and depression
Self-affirmation can help Black med students achieve residency goals
Study aims to address lack of representation in the medical profession
NYITCOM researcher secures NIH grant to study impact of stress on clinical depression
A researcher at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) has secured a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how certain brain cells respond to chronic stress. The project is estimated to receive…
The Center for Health, Work & Environment launches new module for employers to make real change
The online module is designed for employers wanting to raise awareness and improve the mental health of their employees
Primary school children have long-term mental health benefit from counselling in school
Counselling sessions improve long term mental health in primary-school aged children, according to a new study. The research has implications for reversing declining mental health in young people in a COVID-19 era.
Making mindfulness meditation more helpful starts with understanding how it can be harmful
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Mindfulness-based meditation programs have emerged as a promising treatment for conditions ranging from stress to sleeplessness to depression. In some cases, they’re even offered to people — schoolkids or employees, for example — who aren’t…
More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy
Untreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period. A recent analysis funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and published in…
Pandemic worsened older adults’ mental health & sleep; others show long-term resilience
Nearly 1 in 3 express reservations about seeking help if they need it, suggesting need for more screening and reducing stigma on seeking care
The sensitive brain at rest
Research uncovers patterns in the resting brains of highly sensitive people
New neuroimaging technique studies brain stimulation for depression
First-in-human study of diffuse optical tomography during rTMS suggests treatment target or parameters may need adjusting to benefit more patients with severe depression
Glandular fever increases the risk of depression
New research shows that patients who have had contact with the hospital due to serious glandular disease have a greater risk of subsequently developing depression. The study from iPSYCH is the largest yet to show a correlation between glandular fever and
Study: Nurses’ physical, mental health connected to preventable medical errors
A study led by The Ohio State University College of Nursing finds that critical care nurses in poor physical and mental health reported significantly more medical errors than nurses in better health. The study, which was conducted before the COVID-19…
COVID-19 stress and remote schools worsened youth mental health
Family concerns point to need for a comprehensive public health approach that prioritizes children’s well-being and draws broad public attention to the mental health needs of youth
Digital mental health interventions for young people are perceived promising, but are they effective
April 29, 2021 -An increasing number of digital mental health interventions are designed for adolescents and young people with a range of mental health issues, but the evidence on their effectiveness is mixed, according to research by Columbia University Mailman…
Does your neighborhood affect your stroke recovery?
MINNEAPOLIS – Stroke survivors who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status–areas with lower household income, education levels and occupational status–may have worse recovery three months after a stroke than people who live in neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status, according…
Depression medication could also protect against heart disease
Researchers show antidepression drug also protects against clot formation in human blood
Moms–It’s OK to ask for help. Here’s how.
Proven psychological strategies for moms.
Majority of US Faculty Help Students with Mental Health Issues–but Few Are Trained for It
Nationwide survey, led by BU researcher, indicates colleges and universities need to invest in more resources for faculty “gatekeepers” of mental health
During pandemic’s first 9 months, depression and anxiety increased sharply among Americans
Surveys of 1.5 million Americans reveal reports of anxiety and depression rose sharply in 2020, Boston College researchers find
Training in compassion improves the well-being of relatives to people with mental illness
If relatives of people with mental illness become better at accepting the difficult emotions and life events they experience — which is what training in compassion is about — their anxiety, depression and stress is reduced
Study contributes to our understanding of how cocaine withdrawal affects brain circuits
The results could help clinicians understand addiction and enable people to better manage substance withdrawal
Newly discovered node in brain could expand understanding of dysfunctional social behavior
The discovery could lead to a better understanding of, and more targeted treatments for, social disorders such as depression and autism
New $6.4M research program to advance psychedelics research and treatments
Psychedelics research in support of brain health is getting a major boost this month with the formation of the Neuroscape Psychedelics Division at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Through $6.4M in private funding, the new division will take…
Doctors experiencing domestic abuse feel socially and professionally isolated
Female doctors who suffer domestic abuse can feel unable to get help due to perceptions that it “should not happen to a doctor” and a judgemental culture in medical settings, a new study suggests. Victim-survivors who work as doctors often…
One in five Colorado high school students has access to firearms
New study looks at gun access among adolescents in Colorado
Women with sensory loss twice as likely to suffer depression
New research finds depression and anxiety particularly high in those with dual sensory loss
Correcting altered brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression
Research has found that obesity and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety seem to often go hand in hand. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are providing new insights into this association by identifying and characterizing…
Studying the health and wellbeing of police officers during the global pandemic
The University’s Professor Jason Roach will work alongside the National Police Wellbeing Service on a research project that will study to what extent the health and wellbeing of the nation’s police officers has been affected by the pandemic POLICE officers…
Failed your New Year resolution again? Join the club
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that despite having the best intentions, most people give up on their New Year resolutions within the first month.
Massive study reveals few differences between men and women’s brains
Study by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science neuroscientists conduct meta-synthesis of three decades of research
Psychological forest: What trees reveal about Antarctic researchers
At the bottom of the world, there’s a small island about four kilometers off the coast of Antarctica. In summer, temperatures climb to freezing with uninterrupted daylight for two months. In winter, they fall to minus 40 degrees Celsius without…
Family ties protect against opioid misuse among U.S. young adults
Syracuse, N.Y. – As opioid use disorders and overdoses continue to skyrocket in the United States, a study by researchers from Syracuse University and Pennsylvania State University shows that unmarried young adults who do not have children are mostly likely…
Research in metaphors enables better understanding of depression and patients’ needs
A UOC study has conducted the first ever analysis of the discourse of patients with severe depression in blogs
Covid-19 pandemic severely impacts mental health of young people
The Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted the mental health of young people, with increased levels of clinical depression being identified, a new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research reports. A decrease in alcohol consumption was also identified amongst young people…
Heritable traits that appear in teen years raise risk for adult cannabis use
While some youth experiment with marijuana but don’t go on to long-term use, others develop a problematic pot habit that continues into adulthood. A major new analysis shows that at least a small portion of the risk for developing into…
Negative mood linked to prolonged amygdala activity
Similar brain activity patterns to negative and subsequent neutral stimuli connected to increase in negative mood
Happiness can be learned
A new study coordinated by the University of Trento shows the beneficial effects of an intensive program on happiness
Transcendental Meditation effective in reducing PTSD, sleep problems, depression symptoms
Veterans with PTSD who practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique showed significant reductions in PTSD symptom severity, according to a new study published today in Journal of Traumatic Stress . Fifty percent of the meditating veterans no longer met criteria for…
Parental burnout hits individualist Western countries hardest
UCLouvain international research
COVID-19 pandemic impacts mental health worldwide
Physical distancing measures to mitigate viral spread increased anxiety
Self-compassion can lessen feelings of work-from-home loneliness, finds study
A psychology study conducted in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic found that being kind to oneself is an affective way to alleviate the negative effects of ‘work loneliness’
Study examines the use of electroconvulsive therapy in England
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which involves passing electricity through the brain, remains a controversial psychiatric treatment for depression and other conditions because it can cause side effects such as memory loss and is ineffective for many patients. A recent study published…
Epigenetic mechanism contributing to lifelong stress susceptibility discovered
An epigenetic modification that occurs in a major cell type in the brain’s reward circuitry controls how stress early in life increases susceptibility to additional stress in adulthood, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have learned.…
Association of acute symptoms of COVID-19, symptoms of depression in adults
What The Study Did: Researchers investigated whether acute COVID-19 symptoms are associated with the probability of subsequent depressive symptoms. Authors: Roy H. Perlis, M.D., M.Sc., of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed…