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UrduBINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows the human trauma and family separation that resulted from the Trump Administration’s zero tolerance policy on undocumented immigration. The news reports surrounding the Trump Administration’s “zero…
Tag: STRESS/ANXIETY
Mood matters: New app empowers moms to manage mental wellbeing
Having a baby can be one of life’s most exciting and rewarding experiences, but for a new mum it can also be an emotional rollercoaster – sometimes you’re up, and other times you’re down. Recognising the symptoms of maternal anxiety…
‘Significant reduction’ in GP trainee burnout following mindfulness programme
Medics training to become general practitioners reported a significant positive improvement in their mental wellbeing after participating in a specially-designed mindfulness programme, a study from University of Warwick researchers shows
Largest-ever pre-adolescent brain activation study reveals cognitive function maps
Data from largest study of its kind will clarify risk factors for mental health challenges
Mice fathers pass down stress responses to offspring via sperm
Heritable stress responses linked to changes in sperm’s genetic information
Study sheds new light on link between COVID pressures and suicidal thoughts
New research has revealed more about the impact COVID-19 and lockdown has had on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Wales
Transgender teens may turn to substance use to cope with stress
Over half of transgender or gender minority (GM) adolescents engage in substance use, seemingly as a coping strategy in response to GM stressors, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sabra L.…
Clinical-level emotional/behavioral problems in schoolchildren during the lockdown
Efforts to contain the novel coronavirus have caused lockdowns and school closures around the world. These efforts and policies have unfortunately cut off many children from valuable resources such as the opportunity for exercise, access to clean water and food,…
Protecting the intellectual abilities of people at risk for psychosis
A UNIGE team has found that a class of drugs can protect the development of intellectual abilities in people at risk of psychosis, if prescribed before adolescence
Not fear, but goal importance and others’ behavior makes you favour COVID-19 measures
While earlier research has mostly looked into factors such as fear, perceived risk, age and political views to determine what makes individuals and societies more or less willing to drastically change their lifestyle and support government-imposed strict restrictions, in order…
Physical activity levels and well-being sink worldwide during coronavirus restrictions
Fear of long-term consequences – physical activity could actually help to better manage the pandemic
Can racial identity protect black teens from racism-related stress? It’s complicated
A recent study finds that the vast majority of Black adolescents have experienced racism, that they experience anticipatory stress about experiencing racism again, and that their racial identity can influence that stress in a variety of ways. “We know that…
Technology to monitor mental wellbeing might be right at your fingertips
Smart electronic platform can help patients monitor mental wellbeing between doctor visits
COVID-related mental health disparities? There’s an app for that
NIH awards $2.7 million for clinical trial to develop, test digital therapeutic
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
New international research provides tips for entrepreneurs to beat the grind
Staying up all night, working nonstop, eating on the run and skipping meals are often telltale signs of starting a new business. But research shows this constant hustle – which is often glorified as the key to success – can…
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,…
Non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analog reverses effects of stress in mouse study
Free of toxic and hallucinogenic side effects, ibogaine-inspired tabernanthalog shows promise as a potential treatment for the detrimental effects of stress on the brain
Specialized inhibitory cluster gates plasticity in fear learning
Has your heart ever started to race at the thought of an upcoming deadline for work? Or has the sight of an unknown object in a dark room made you jump? Well, you can probably thank your amygdala for that.…
OU-MRU: High levels of television exposure affect visual acuity in children
Okayama University Medical Research Updates (OU-MRU) Vol.90
Worrying about your heart increases risk for mental health disorders
Heart-focused anxiety a significant predictor of depression
Survey measures health care delays during pandemic’s beginning
At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, a University of Illinois Chicago researcher conducted a survey asking respondents if they experienced health care delays because of the pandemic. In addition to learning about the types of delays, the study also presented a unique opportunity to capture a historic moment at the…
Stress from 2016 US presidential election associated with increase in cardiac events
A first of its kind study showed a 77% increase in the risk of cardiac arrhythmias leading up to and during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
TTUHSC study: Virus, restrictions increase mental health risks for nursing home caregivers
No matter one’s age, race, gender, socioeconomic status or political party, COVID-19 has impacted everyone at some level. That impact has been especially palpable for the approximately 1.3 million elderly Americans who reside in the country’s 15,600 nursing homes. Inside…
Self-affirmation can help Black med students achieve residency goals
Study aims to address lack of representation in the medical profession
What happens in the brain when we imagine the future?
Research from University of Pennsylvania neuroscientist Joseph Kable finds that two sub-networks are at work, one focused on creating the new event, another on evaluating whether that event is positive or negative
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…
Strengthening interpersonal relationships helps medical patients live longer
Support interventions such as group meetings and family sessions that promoted healthy behaviors resulted in a 29% increased probability of survival over time
Petting therapy dogs enhances thinking skills of stressed college students
For college students under pressure, a dog may be the best stress fighter around.
Pandemic Poses Health Risk to Moms of Preschoolers
Lockdown Dramatically Increased Stress Levels, Sleep Loss
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
Health system CEOs form coalition to set new safety standards for US health care workers
Johnese Spisso , president of UCLA Health and CEO of UCLA Hospital System, has joined forces with nine other U.S. health system leaders to form the CEO Coalition and set new safety standards for the nation’s health care workers. The…
Juvenile incarceration has mixed effects on future convictions
Juvenile incarceration is a double-edged sword and rehabilitation programs may improve welfare of convicted juveniles
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
Health anxiety in childhood and adolescence can become chronic
Symptoms of health anxiety are common already during childhood and adolescence – and if the children do not receive the correct help, the anxiety can become a permanent problem with serious personal and socio-economic consequences.
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…
Potential advancements in treatment of PTSD and PTSD-related Cardiovascular disease
Researchers explore renin-angiotensin system gene function for memory processing
TBI: A new roadmap for advancing personalized treatment solutions
First of six publications reports on new tool to identify patient subgroups that enable personalized care
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
Sapped: Exploring potential connections between devitalizing anemia and insomnia
Study reveals that iron-deficiency anemia is significantly associated with the likelihood of insomnia developing in adults
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
Chronic stress may reduce lifespan in wild baboons, according to new multi-decadal study
Glucocorticoid exposure predicts survival in female baboons
Stress and death in female baboons
Lifelong burden of higher stress hormones shortens life expectancy