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Alleviating symptoms of anxiety disorders with exercise
Maria Åberg and Malin Henriksson of the University of Gothenburg discuss how symptoms of anxiety disorders can be alleviated through physical activity.
Anxiety is the...
Chances of generalised anxiety disorder increased in adults with ADHD
A novel study has concluded that adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are far more likely to have a generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
Researchers...
Treating anxiety with exercise can alleviate symptoms
Anxiety is the mind and body's reaction to stressful, dangerous, or unfamiliar situations, and in 2017, 284 million people worldwide were diagnosed with this...
Graphene has ability to interact with functions of nervous system
New research has shown that graphene is able to act on excitatory synapses and interfere with the development of anxiety-related behaviours.
Carried out by SISSA...
Drop in number of people seeking mental health support during lockdown
New research has shown a drop of more than third in the number of people seeking help for mental illness or self-harm during the...
Mental health problems and burnout among healthcare workers
A recent report has shown that mental health problems and burnout are prevalent among healthcare workers.
The report, published in July by The Society of...
The Ketamine Conference: A Molecular Masterclass
The Ketamine Conference: A Molecular Masterclass is set to take place today, featuring a host of experts in the delivery of ketamine therapy for...
Effects of CBD oil on mental health: anxiety disorders
In this article Keith Myers explores the effect that CBD oil has on mental health and anxiety disorders.
In 2017, 3.8% of the global population...
Supporting the mental health of frontline NHS staff during COVID-19
Guidance has been issued to help support the mental health of frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An academic review has highlighted the increased...
Can the ‘hug hormone’ help those with social difficulties?
Research out of Kings College London has revealed that oxytocin could be used to help people overcome social difficulties.
Published in Nature Communications, the study is...
Combining cannabis and opioids leads to higher anxiety and depression
New research reveals higher levels of anxiety and depression in people who combine cannabis and opioids.
A researcher from the University of Houston has found...
CMC calls on UK government to review medical cannabis policy
Today, the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) is calling on the UK government to urgently review medical cannabis policy relating to cannabis access.
The call...
Maternal diet causes excess of endocannabinoids impacting foetal brain
A new study has shown that high-fat maternal diets can cause life-long changes in the brain of unborn offspring.
A team from MedUni Vienna’s Center...
One in five cardiac rehab patients are depressed, anxious, or stressed
Patients with depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation.
The findings come from a study published on World Mental Health...
Unemployed men across the globe face a worrying wellbeing crisis
A new report has shown that unemployed men across the world are facing a wellbeing crisis - with white males showing the least hope...
Studies link air pollution to mental health issues in children
Three new studies highlight the relationship between air pollution and mental health in children.
A study to be published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that short-term exposure...
Ex-Love Islander opens up about mental and emotional health
Jack Fincham, winner of Love Island 2018, talked about his battle with anxiety, depression, mental and emotional health during a recent visit to men's...
Holocaust survivors experience life-long psychological & biological toll on brain structure
Stress of Holocaust survivors has shown a lifelong and lasting negative impact on their brain structure, as well as potentially impacting their offspring.
The novel...
Stressful situations and the factors affecting menstrual cycle
Modern life is full of stressful situations and triggers that can negatively affect the mood of women, here we explore the 5 factors affecting...
Maternal mental illness: one in four UK children have a mother with mental illness
According to University of Manchester, one in four UK children between the ages of 0 and 16 have a mother with a mental illness...