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PHQ-9 depression test provides accurate mental health assessment
Results from an extensive international study have reinforced that the PHQ-9 depression test effectively identifies and tracks depressive symptoms, allowing clinicians to provide the...
Talk therapy may treat depression in dementia patients
The Cochrane Review paper suggests that talk therapy is an effective treatment for alleviating depression in people with dementia.
For patients with dementia and mild...
Antidepressant drugs may not improve long-term quality of life
A new study has revealed that antidepressant drugs may not be an effective long-term solution for people with depression disorder, identifying that they may...
Psilocybin treatment offers effective alternative for patients with depression
Novel research has signified the exciting potential of employing psychedelics to treat depression, finding that psilocybin treatment can help alleviate the impacts of the...
COVID-19 pandemic led to increased levels of depression and loneliness
A new report on social isolation has discovered that depression and loneliness levels increased among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The link between poorer...
Specific genes discovered that may be a cause of schizophrenia
Researchers may have discovered a potential cause of schizophrenia, identifying particular genes that may be instrumental in developing the psychiatric disorder.
In the most extensive...
Virtual reality therapy breakthrough may solve the mental health crisis
A University of Oxford research team has pioneered groundbreaking virtual reality therapy to help patients with psychological disorders.
In the most extensive clinical trial to...
Shielding during Covid led to a rise in depressive symptoms in over 50s
Research shows that older people who were shielding during Covid were almost twice as likely to experience depressive symptoms.
During the Covid pandemic, older and...
Scientists assess men’s reluctance to seek mental health treatment
A research team from the University of Gothenburg has investigated male reluctance to receive mental health treatment.
Why are men hesitant to obtain mental health...
30% of young carers consider self-harming in the UK
Results from an extensive cross-national study have shockingly revealed that three in ten young carers in the UK think about self-harming.
Findings from the Me-We...
Artificial Intelligence technology to aid in detecting burnout
A research team from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has developed Artificial Intelligence technology that is capable of detecting burnout by analysing text...
Life for locum GPs: The challenges and struggles faced due to Covid-19
Luna Williams, a commentator for Arora Medical Education, outlines some of the key challenges faced by locum GPs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past...
Exercise may reduce major depression symptoms and help with therapy
Exercising for 30-minutes may reduce symptoms of major depression for at least 75-minutes post-workout and improve therapy.
Major depression is a mood disorder that causes...
Can pharmacogenetic testing help patients with treatment-resistant depression?
Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise in improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Treatment-resistant depression is depression that has not improved despite treatment. For many individuals,...
Exploring psychological distress and infection vulnerability
Kavita Vedhara, professor of health psychology at the University of Nottingham discusses her latest research that explores the impact of psychological distress on the...
The growing burden of children’s mental health in the US
A new national poll in the US finds that nearly 60% of parents received a visit from a health professional for their children's mental...
World Happiness Report: The power of the COVID-19 pandemic
The World Happiness Report 2022 highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic positively impacted the public with an increase in social support and kindness.
The World Happiness...
Medical marijuana use could result in rapid onset cannabis use disorder
Researchers discover that treating health problems with medical marijuana could lead to the development of cannabis use disorder (CUD).
A new study, carried out by...
E-cigarettes may act as a “gateway drug” for cannabis use
A new study performed by researchers at Georgia State suggests that e-cigarettes are potentially a "gateway drug" for using cannabis, although this is significantly...
How the brain differs in children with binge eating disorder
New research looks at the differences in brain scans of children aged nine to ten years old with a binge eating disorder.
Binge eating disorder...