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Prescribing patterns are highly influenced by national healthcare structures. This study aimed to investigate the current antidepressant prescribing patterns, associated diagnoses, and the impact of financial barriers on…
Discover the truth behind 11 common bipolar disorder myths. Learn the facts to better understand this complex condition and combat stigma.
Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the two regulate each other. The newly discovered feedback loop helps explain why poor sleep can…
Mental health professionals are trained to be technicians rather than provided with the opportunity to discover the craft of healing. The post What’s Been Lost in Medicine Is Shameful in Psychiatry: Reflections on…
Voice hearing might be conceptualised as reflecting disowned or dissociated aspects of self, often occurring as a result of life events. The post How Can Soccer Coaching Help People Who Hear Voices? appeared first on Mad…
The Bundaberg community is mourning the loss of a 22-year-old suicide advocate who tragically lost her own brother to suicide in 2022.
Our understanding of the female body and its unique healthcare needs remains surprisingly limited. Many drugs are mainly tested ...
As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents ...
Not one of the doctors ever asked how I was feeling or doing. They were never willing to have conversations or sort through problems with me, even though they said I was ill. The post Doctors Who Avoid Conversations: How…
Background Early discontinuation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication is common and linked to worse outcomes. Identifying clinical predictors could aid personalised treatment yet evidence is…
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend
When a Republican, male politician spoke publicly about a leave he took to get help for his depression, the US saw something uncommon and needed, experts say.
The Tata Group has honoured Kargil war veteran and retired Group Captain G.J. Rao with a car for his two decades of pioneering work in suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
The Bastrop County Public Health Department, the first new local health department established in Texas in more than 30 years, is turning to digital tools to address growing mental health needs in one ...
Introduction Medical residents frequently experience anxiety, depression, burnout and suicidal ideation. Existing support strategies have shown limited benefit. The Impact de la Pair-Aidance Étudiante ...
Objectives This study aimed to explore the psychosomatic state of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), with the hypothesis that depression and anxiety are closely associated ...
Dr. Julie Kaplow, executive director of the trauma and grief center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, said that it can sometimes take six months to a year after a traumatic event occurs ...
Geofencing warrants, which round up the location data of everyone in a specific place at a specific time, are now legally subject to Fourth Amendment protections.
Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) have a higher risk of infection-related hospitalisations than the general population, yet the reasons why remain poorly understood. Objective We aimed to identify…
The pivot by high-profile celebrities and influencers from promoting body positivity to embracing the extreme thinness ideal has ...
Hospitals say they can’t comply with the nurse to patient ratios. Nurses say they’re blaming higher standards that protect patients.
The transformative role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in youth mental health care as intelligent agents that can support patient engagement and augment healthcare delivery has been explored in this commentary. By…
Teens who use cannabis may face a substantially greater risk of developing serious mental health conditions, including psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to a study of more than 463,000 adolescents. Researchers…
One key question for current psychotherapy research is how limited resources should be used efficiently to optimise treatment pathways. We examined how primary care level (PCL) psychotherapy, a history of mental…
KEPALA BATAS, June 27 — More than one in four drug abusers undergoing rehabilitation in Malaysia this year have also been ...
I struggle to wear a smartwatch because of the anxiety it causes. To find out why and what can be done about it, I reached out to ...
The global mental health market was valued at $383.31 million in 2020 and is estimated to reach $537.97 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2021-2030. the report highlights Covering four ...
As conversations around therapy, burnout and relationships grow, emotional intelligence is emerging as a powerful new definition of strength ...
Maternal mental health in Missouri is improving according to the 2026 report cards that include 27 measures across four categories – screening/detection, providers and treatment, policy and payment ...
New CDC data released June 25, 2026, shows 24.9% of U.S. women took mental health medication vs. 13.4% of men.
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