Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Background A child’s hospitalisation may have long-term influences on parental mental health, which can affect child health. Objective To describe the prevalence of and examine factors associated with parents’ depression…
Background More effective and better tolerated treatments are urgently needed for people with mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression and psychosis. However, the rate of translation of positive results from…
Ghana has taken a giant step towards improving the wellbeing of mothers and families with the launch of its maiden Maternal ...
Deep sleep does far more than rest the body — it activates a powerful brain-driven system that controls growth hormone, fueling muscle and bone strength, metabolism, and even mental performance. Scientists have now…
We’ve often heard that depression is a brain disorder, probably caused by low serotonin levels. Along with that, we’ve been ...
A large U.S. study reveals that more than a quarter of people with hard-to-treat high blood pressure may have an overlooked hormone problem. Elevated cortisol—often linked to stress—was found in 27% of these patients…
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I’ve recently noticed a pattern among my clients who are entrepreneurs and founders. Their businesses consume their whole lives.
Brittin joins the broadcaster after almost two decades as a Google executive in Europe.
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Background The 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) introduced revised diagnostic criteria for a depressive episode (DE) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). The International…
Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder (SUD) often coexist. ADHD complicates the course of disease in SUD. While recommended in guidelines, ADHD medication for those with…
Background Postpartum depression (PPD) remains vastly underdiagnosed, and its clinical heterogeneity is not well understood. Diagnosis codes in electronic health records (EHRs) alone may not identify all PPD cases…
For some companies, ‘illegal with a fine’ is interpreted as ‘legal for a price’.
Background Comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases the burden in bipolar disorder (BD). Concerns about the risk/benefit balance of ADHD treatment have been raised. Objective This study aimed to…
On paper, mental healthcare in India often looks like a story of expanding services, new helplines, more awareness campaigns, and ...
A new UCLA Health study suggests that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos may dramatically raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that people living in areas with sustained exposure had…
Mental health discourse has experienced a considerable increase in recent years, but there is still little recognition of ...
Most women in the UK are unaware that menopause can affect mental health - a new survey finds only 28 percent knew it could ...
Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin levels, increased nerve…
NIOSH will kick off the agency's annual mobile health screenings for coal miners this month
Background Suicidal behaviour shows notable sex differences, and understanding whether genetic factors contribute to these differences is critical for identifying at-risk individuals and prevention. Objective We aim to…
Question To what extent are psychiatry guidelines supported by high-level evidence? Study selection and analysis Guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association, European Psychiatric Association, WHO and World…
A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly used drug for severe agitation. Researchers found the antipsychotic increases stroke risk in…
The goal of this concept is to continue supporting an integrated BRAIN® Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) Coordinating Unit for Biostatistics, Informatics, and Engagement (CUBIE) that will (i) enable the exploration…
This is a reissue of the informatics infrastructure program announcement for The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative data ecosystem. This program has established…
The goal of this concept is to reissue and extend the NIMH Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers program. The…
The goal of this concept is to generate comprehensive evidence to determine whether immunotherapeutic strategies, including broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) and antibody-derived constructs, can safely and…
Medications are often the first-line treatment approach for bipolar disorder. Drug interventions are most effective when combined ...
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