A machine learning algorithm that predicts suicide attempt recently underwent a prospective trial at the institution where it was developed, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Over the 11 consecutive months concluding in April 2020, predictions ran silently in the background as…
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ADHD: Aggressive behavior is genetically coded
An international collaboration headed by researchers from iPSYCH has found genetic variants that increase the risk of aggression in children with ADHD
Dry eye disease negatively affects physical and mental health as well as vision
Patients suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms, a new study reports. The findings showed that patients with the condition reported negative effects on visual function, their ability to carry…
Research brief: School connectedness as a protective factor for ethnic minority adolescents
Associations between strong predictors of suicidal behaviors over the life course, such as adverse childhood events (ACEs), remain understudied among youth of color. Although not previously considered high risk, suicide attempts among Black youth increased 73% between 1991 and 2017.…
Problematic internet use and teen depression are closely linked, new Concordia study finds
Horizon postdoc István Tóth-Király says adolescents who spend too much time online might be at risk of depressive symptoms, substance abuse and poor grades
Study reveals process to explain how maternal stress triggers idiopathic preterm birth
A University of South Florida Health preclinical study indicates that FKBP51-progesterone receptor binding plays a critical role in stress-induced preterm birth
Cochrane Review finds stopping smoking is linked to improved mental health
Evidence published in the Cochrane Library today will reassure people who want to stop smoking that quitting for at least 6 weeks may improve their mental wellbeing, by reducing anxiety, depression, and stress. People’s social relationships are unlikely to suffer…
Veterans see positive changes in emotional resilience after intervention
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A six-week training program designed to strengthen resilience against emotional distress in military veterans was associated with positive changes in brain function and increased confidence in their ability to regulate emotions, researchers report. Published in the journal…
A remote, computerized training program eases anxiety in children
Researchers first to explore relationship between anxiety, inhibitory control and EEG measures in preadolescents
New brain sensor offers Alzheimer’s answers
Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a tool to monitor communications within the brain in a way never before possible, and it has already offered an explanation for why Alzheimer’s drugs have limited effectiveness and…
New collaborative care model offers help for patients with mental health need
Addressing common challenges in the implementation of collaborative care for mental health: The Penn integrated care program
Study identifies resilience factors to mitigate burnout in college students
Yale-NUS College researchers identify learnable components of resilience which correlate with lower rates of burnout and psychological distress among college students
Large number of COVID-19 survivors will experience cognitive complications
A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications. Psychologists at Oxford Brookes University and a psychiatrist from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, evaluated published…
When peaking at your brain may help with mental illness
University of Rochester meta-study finds some positive results for the experimental real-time fMRI neurofeedback approach
Studies examines characteristics of patients with cancer who died by suicide
Individuals with cancer face a higher risk of suicide than people in the general population, but little is known about the characteristics of patients with cancer who have died by suicide. A new study published in Psycho-Oncology compared the characteristics…
Learning about health from trusted sources may help teens battle depression
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Depression can be a common problem for teens and adolescents, and while many treatments exist, they don’t always work for everyone. A new study found that feeling more informed about their health may help teens take…
Depression and anxiety among first-year college students worsen during pandemic
Study by UNC-Chapel Hill shows impact of social isolation and remote instruction
Shimmer Launches Pulse+ the First Line Extension for its Verisense® Wearable Sensing
Shimmer’s Verisense platform can now measure clinical trial participants’ heart rate, oxygen saturation and emotional responses in addition to their activity and sleep levels
Individualized brain cell grafts reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in monkeys
MADISON, Wis. — Grafting neurons grown from monkeys’ own cells into their brains relieved the debilitating movement and depression symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported today. In a study published in the journal Nature…
Picture books can boost physical activity for youth with autism
University of Missouri researcher says the exercise guides can also be used by low-income families to promote a healthy lifestyle
Effective anxiety therapy changes personality
People became less neurotic after therapy
People with depression, anxiety may develop Alzheimer’s at younger age
MINNEAPOLIS – Having depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now a new, preliminary study released today, February 24, 2021, reports that if people do develop Alzheimer’s disease, those with depression may start experiencing dementia symptoms…
Center for Psychedelic Medicine established at NYU Langone Health
New program builds on notable achievements and offers first-ever dedicated training program for early career investigators
Nonconscious brain modulation to remove fears, increase confidence
Researchers release large dataset on machine learning-based brain training
Research finds college students with ADHD are likely to experience significant challenges
New research from George DuPaul and colleagues is the first to examine the long-term academic outcomes of college students with ADHD, finding students with ADHD receive lower grades and are at higher risk of dropping out
Microneedle patches for microdosing psychedelic pharmaceuticals
(LOS ANGELES) – Although one may think of psychedelic pharmaceuticals as being dangerous and detrimental, scientists have been conducting experiments and clinical trials on some of them and have obtained positive results when testing them for medical use. Research has…
Effect of layperson-delivered, empathy-focused program of telephone calls on loneliness, depression, anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic
What The Study Did: A randomized clinical trial, this study reports that a layperson-delivered, empathy-oriented telephone call program reduced loneliness, depression and anxiety compared with the control group and improved the general mental health of participants within four weeks. Authors:…
For students of color, online racism leads to real-world mental health challenges
Whether it’s a “Zoombomb” filled with racial slurs, a racist meme that pops up in a Facebook timeline, or a hate-filled comment on an Instagram post, social media has the power to bring out the worst of the worst. For…
A fifth of adults in Sweden report dental anxiety
In Sweden, approximately one in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia. The number has decreased over time, but still an important part of the population have major problems, according to a recent doctoral thesis from the University of…
Et tu, Brute? Teens may be more likely to be bullied by social-climbing friends
Adolescents and teens may be more likely to be bullied by their friends — and friends-of-friends — than classmates they don’t know as well, according to a new study. Diane Felmlee, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Demography at Penn State…
Material hardship taking a mental and physical toll on young adults during pandemic
Syracuse, N.Y. – As the United States approaches the one-year anniversary of the start of COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study by researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Texas at San Antonio shows that material hardship – difficulty paying…
Focus on the positive to improve classroom behavior
MU five-year study finds setting clear expectations can reduce disruptive classroom behavior and boost student academic, social outcomes for middle schoolers
Positive vibes only: Forego negative texts or risk being labelled a downer
University of Ottawa study finds using a negative emoji when texting — in any context — reflects negatively despite intent
Depression, anxiety, loneliness are peaking in college students
Nationwide study, co-led by BU researcher Sarah Ketchen Lipson, reveals a majority of students say mental health has impacted their academic performance
Physical conditions linked to psychological distress in patients with cancer
Among patients with cancer, having additional physical comorbidities was linked with a higher risk of experiencing psychological distress. The finding comes from a Psycho-Oncology analysis of 2017 data from the National Health Survey of Spain. The analysis included 484 patients…
Pandemic got you down? A little nature could help
Having trouble coping with COVID? Go take a hike. Literally. Researchers have long been aware of the positive impact of a connection with nature on psychological health and, according to a new study published in the journal Personality and Individual…
Researchers uncover new information on the effects of antidepressants
The drugs bind directly to a brain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor without help from serotonin
Robotic dogs & laughter therapy: combating loneliness & isolation while social distancing
Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people – particularly the elderly – cope with loneliness and social isolation while social distancing, say researchers at the University of Cambridge. A team at Cambridge’s…
Decade of reducing self-inflicted deaths in Japan hindered by COVID-19
Younger women are most in need of new mental health support policies
Dark-skinned teens, females prime targets of acne’s psychological fallout
Acne treatment requires multidisciplinary approach, researchers say
Star-shaped brain cells may be linked to stuttering
UC Riverside-led study examined the effects of the medication risperidone on brain metabolism in stuttering
The effects of antidepressant drugs evaluated through the analysis of patients’ tweet
Scientists have identified behavioural and linguistic changes in tweets in Spanish published by users suffering from depression and who are taking medication to treat this disease.
Tiny population of neurons may have big role in depression
A tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite appear to also have a significant role in depression that results from unpredictable, chronic stress, scientists say. These AgRP neurons reside exclusively in the bottom portion of the hypothalamus…
Low-income middle-aged African-American women with hypertension are likely to suffer from depression
This population of women should be routinely screened and treated for depression, researchers conclude
Smartphone app to change your personality
Personality traits such as conscientiousness or sociability are patterns of experience and behavior that can change throughout our lives. Individual changes usually take place slowly as people gradually adapt to the demands of society and their environment. However, it is…
Sleep keeps teens on track for good mental health
As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can negatively affect their mental health. In…
COVID-related depression linked to reduced physical activity
A multi-institutional team of researchers followed university students to identify factors linked to depression and anxiety
Digital providers come to the fore to support global mental health during pandemic
Research published today shows how digital providers are coming together to support the mental health needs of millions of users unable to access traditional services during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time ever, digital providers and experts from over…
Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child’s Friendships
Study First to Use Longitudinal Data to Examine Interplay between Being Nice, Being Mean and Friendship Quality
Poorer mental health smolders after deadly, devastating wildfire
2018 Camp Fire case study finds increased chronic psychological issues in the aftermath, such as PTSD and depression