New Research: Higher Education Linked to Increased Risk of Depression and Anxiety
Young people who are in higher education in England exhibit a slightly higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to those not in higher…
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Spike in Child Mental Health Emergencies During Second Year of COVID Pandemic
A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care. During the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a…
Unmasking Addiction: Scientists Discover Common Brain Network Among People With Substance Use Disorder
Researchers at Brigham examined data from 144 studies encompassing various brain imaging techniques and substances, uncovering a common brain network associated with addiction. Researchers at…
Ketamine Nasal Spray: A Game-Changer for Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Increases the number of patients likely to respond to treatment for major depression. A major clinical trial shows that the drug, esketamine, one of the…
Rapid Relief: Ketamine’s Surprisingly Swift Treatment of PTSD and Depression
Recent research indicates that ketamine, traditionally an anesthetic, can quickly reduce PTSD and depression symptoms. This finding is significant given the slow onset of traditional…
Hearts on the Line: Anxiety and Depression As Silent Accelerators of Cardiovascular Disease
Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 link mental health to heart health, showing that depression and anxiety can hasten the…
Mind-Bending Medicine: The Psychedelic Depression Breakthrough
Journal of Psychiatric Practice presents review and update on psychedelics for mental disorders. A growing body of evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs may be useful…
Rapid Brain Transformation: Neurological Insights Into Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Although the brain’s capacity for change is usually slow, it can be rapidly enhanced through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Using substances like psilocybin, this therapy induces significant…
Mind-Body Link Exposed: Unraveling the Physical Costs of Mental Disorders
Psychiatric patients almost twice as likely to have multiple physical ailments – new study. A new study, conducted by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in collaboration…
Ancient Denisovan DNA Could Be Increasing Modern Humans’ Risk of Mental Health Disorders Like Depression
The research indicates that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary advantage in our ancestors’ adaptation to the cold….
The “D Factor” – Scientists Uncover New Measure Linked to ADHD
The new measure incorporates external distraction, intrusive thoughts, and mind-wandering – and is also linked with an intense state of hyperfocus. In a study of…
New Cambridge Research: Simple Blood Test Can Help Diagnose Bipolar Disorder
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a novel approach to enhancing the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. This method combines an online psychiatric evaluation…
Stanford Study Uncovers Surprising Twist in Ketamine’s Effect on Depression
In an unusual trial, Stanford Medicine researchers found that a patient’s belief that they had received ketamine, even if they didn’t, could improve their depression….
New Study Questions Effectiveness of Xanax
Study finds publication bias inflated the efficacy of commonly prescribed drug benzodiazepine by more than 40%. New research reveals that the nation’s most widely prescribed…
Reported vs. Real: Are Teen Suicidal Behaviors Increasing or Are We Just Noticing More?
Reports from the decade leading up to the COVID pandemic indicated a rise in suicidal behaviors in children, pointing to a potential mental health crisis…
Scientists Identify 7 Lifestyle Factors That Can Lower Your Risk of Depression
New findings indicate that maintaining a healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep, and frequent social connection,…
Unlocking the Global Secret to Senior Happiness: The Surprising Power of Hobbies
A hobby is associated with reduced depressive symptoms and increased happiness, self-rated health, and life satisfaction in individuals aged 65 and above. This observation is…
Psychedelic Science: How Microdosing Magic Mushrooms Might Mend the Mind
Studies on rats provide insight into how microdosing of psychedelic mushrooms may be used for therapeutic treatment in humans. A new research result from the…