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Is early social media use linked to depression in adolescents?
A new analysis has found a link between social media use and depression in adolescence and young adulthood and revealed certain factors that may...
Could personalised transcranial magnetic stimulation revolutionise depression treatment?
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Stanford University investigated whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could transform the way depression is treated, especially in...
Mental wellbeing boosted by biodiversity, says King’s College London
A new King’s College London study suggests that biodiversity can have profound effects on mental wellbeing.
The research, funded by the National Institute for Health...
Advocating for improved health condition detection for autistic people
New research finds a striking imbalance in diagnosis rates for common debilitating health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, in autistic people.
University College London...
Is CBD the answer to anxiety in dogs?
It could be argued that an epidemic of anxiety is affecting the world today. CBD, a non-psychoactive compound of cannabis, has emerged as a...
Omega-6 fatty acids may help prevent bipolar disorder
New University of South Australia research suggests that omega-6 fatty acids may help reduce the risk of developing bipolar disorder.
Can reducing social media use improve health and well-being?
Health Europa looks at how reducing your social media use can boost your health and happiness.
The rapid proliferation of social media in recent years...
Antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to altered child brain development
A new study provides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact child brain development and contribute to the risk of mental health...
BioNxt makes bold move into proprietary MS drug formulation market
Leading bioscience accelerator BioNxt Solutions Inc. is pioneering a cutting-edge oral dissolvable Cladribine product for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
The Company recently acquired...
Therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy eases distress in 89% of patients
Research suggests that digital cognitive behavioural therapy can reduce anxiety and depression in people with long-term health conditions.
Understanding the link between eczema and mental health
Should patients be offered psychological support for their mental wellbeing when living with a skin condition such as eczema?
New study reveals link between depression and body temperature
A study suggests a potential mental health benefit to lowering body temperatures in individuals with depression.
What is Blue Monday? Everything you need to know
What is blue Monday? Where did it originate, and is there any evidence to support its depression-inducing claims?
NHS extends mental health support for veterans through Op COURAGE service
The NHS is rolling out expanded mental health support for veterans following a survey that found that more than half find it difficult to...
Protecting children’s mental health in emergency settings
Aaron Greenberg, Senior Regional Advisor for Europe and Central Asia at UNICEF, spoke to us about how exposure to crisis situations can impact children’s...
New study findings could develop more effective treatments for depression and ADHD
A groundbreaking University of Surrey study has unveiled a critical factor that significantly influences the effectiveness of treatments for depression and ADHD: the patient's...
New survey reveals one in five children and young people had a probable mental...
A report has revealed that one in five children and young people in England aged eight to 25 had a probable mental disorder in 2023.
Newly discovered gene may trigger treatment-resistant major depressive disorder
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered a gene that interacts with stress, mediating certain aspects of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
Major depressive disorder is...
UK Government announces £5m mental health support hub funding for children
In a significant move aimed at improving the mental well-being of children and young adults, the UK Government has announced an investment of nearly...
World Mental Health Day: Increasing mental health care in Africa
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,’ highlighting the importance of supporting mental health care...