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Ketamine may be an effective short-term treatment for suicidal thoughts
Research suggests that some patients hospitalised for severe suicidal thoughts could benefit from ketamine.
Around 700,000 people worldwide die by suicide annually, and up to...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be linked to childhood trauma such as neglect, domestic violence, or substance misuse in the family home.
Vaccine hesitancy was three...
Depression during pregnancy increased throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Research emerging from the UK has highlighted a rise in depression during pregnancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study pioneered by the University of...
New links between brain over-activity and schizophrenia symptoms
New research revealed that over-activity in a specific part of the brain is linked to certain schizophrenia symptoms, opening up possibilities for targeted treatments.
Researchers...
Scientists repurpose wearable devices to detect signs of depression
A Singapore research team has developed an innovative method for identifying signs of depression that utilises data obtained from wearable devices.
Researchers from the Nanyang...
Levels of depression and anxiety increased over Christmas in the UK
A new study by the University College London (UCL) found that the prevalence of depression and anxiety rose sharply over December in the UK.
The...
The link between brain cell development and psychiatric disorders
Scientists from Keele University and Cardiff University have discovered new links between the breakdown in brain cell development and the risk of schizophrenia and...
Psychological distress associated with increased risk of COVID-19
A new study has found that people that experienced psychological distress at the start of the pandemic were at greater risk of COVID-19 infection.
The...
Loneliness linked to inflammatory markers in men
Living alone for several years and/or experiencing serial relationship break-ups are strongly linked to rising levels of inflammatory markers in the blood in only...
Nearly one in five patients with heart disease use psychotropic drugs
Antidepressants and other psychotropic drugs are associated with an almost doubled risk of premature death in patients with heart conditions.
Psychotropic drugs treat mental health...
How does psychological distress affect cancer survivors?
New research has indicated that psychological distress from cancer and its treatment can cause many adolescents and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors to seek...
Study suggests vitamin D supplements do not improve psychosis symptoms
New research found no evidence that vitamin D supplements taken over six months improve mental or physical health symptoms in people with psychosis.
The DFEND...
Gum disease may exacerbate mental health and heart conditions
Novel UK research has revealed that the risk of developing mental health and heart conditions may be increased by gum disease.
The study, led by...
Child abuse increases risk of suicidal behaviour in adolescents
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine reveals child abuse increase some determining risk factors in adolescents’ suicidal behaviours.
The research found...
Pressure to be ‘perfect’ causes mental health issues for teenage girls
Pressure from schools and families to live up to society’s expectations of the “ideal” girl and be “good” causes mental health issues in teenage...
New report calls for improved depression treatment
How can depression treatment be improved and what is medication and therapy resistance? A new study calls for more refined research for people experiencing...
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...
Cognitive function and mood improve after a brief running session
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba found that increased activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex show improvements in mood and cognitive function after a...
Treating OCD symptoms using electric brain signals
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition causing neurotic thoughts and compulsive behaviours. OCD symptoms include persistent obsessive thoughts and unpleasant compulsions...
Early identification of psychosis symptoms improves patient outcomes
A study conducted in Australia has revealed that programmes built to identify psychosis symptoms early significantly improve outcomes for young people.
Novel research by Orygen...