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Study shows yoga's positive impact on emotional health in forensic psychiatry

Previous studies in correctional facilities have shown positive effects of yoga on inmates. They experience increased impulse control and improved mental health.

22 Apr 2024

Childhood trauma linked to higher rates of somatic symptoms, study finds

Study explored the relationship between traumatic events and somatic symptoms among children and adolescents, finding a significant increase in somatic complaints such as stomach pain and headaches in those diagnosed with PTSD, particularly among those experiencing multiple traumas.

21 Apr 2024

Mental health disorders overwhelmingly common in people experiencing homelessness

Health-care professionals who work with people experiencing homelessness know many of the people may also be living with a mental health disorder.

18 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

A phase I trial to assess the effect of micro-dosing of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on the sleep.

17 Apr 2024

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

In a new study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.

16 Apr 2024

Natural diversity boosts mental wellbeing, research shows

New research from King's College London has found that spaces with a diverse range of natural features are associated with stronger improvements in our mental wellbeing compared to spaces with less natural diversity.

16 Apr 2024

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study reveals ketamine's potent anti-inflammatory effects on neurological disorders, showing promise for treating major depressive disorder through modulation of neuroimmune pathways.

15 Apr 2024

Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis

Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a "predictor" composed of pathways that anticipate rewards.

13 Apr 2024

Women predominantly treated for anxiety and depression at psychiatric outpatient clinics

More than 75% of the patients treated at the psychiatric outpatient clinic of Hospital de Base in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state (Brazil), are women with a mean age of 45 and suffering from sadness, anxiety and irritability, according to a study reported in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry.

13 Apr 2024

Can media use in adolescents increase the risk of psychotic experiences in early adulthood?

The association between media use among adolescents and the occurrence of psychotic experiences.

12 Apr 2024

Cannabis compound d-limonene reduces anxiety-inducing effects of THC

A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has added to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis (also known as marijuana) can -; in the right amounts -; lessen the anxiety-inducing effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive sister chemical found in cannabis.

12 Apr 2024

Study confirms the mental health benefits of weight training for older individuals

Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older people, contributing to functional autonomy and avoidance of falls and injury.

12 Apr 2024

Newly discovered genetic variant reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease

Columbia researchers have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 70% and may be protecting thousands of people in the United States from the disease.

10 Apr 2024

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

A new study published in the Lancet discovery science journal eClinicalMedicine has confirmed that a novel natural supplement-;invented, researched, developed and commercialized at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)-;prevents postpartum blues, and reduces symptoms of postpartum depression over the following six months after giving birth.

10 Apr 2024

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Study shows yoga's positive impact on emotional health in forensic psychiatry

Childhood trauma linked to higher rates of somatic symptoms, study finds

Mental health disorders overwhelmingly common in people experiencing homelessness

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

Natural diversity boosts mental wellbeing, research shows

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis

Women predominantly treated for anxiety and depression at psychiatric outpatient clinics

Can media use in adolescents increase the risk of psychotic experiences in early adulthood?

Cannabis compound d-limonene reduces anxiety-inducing effects of THC

Study confirms the mental health benefits of weight training for older individuals

Newly discovered genetic variant reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

Innovative VR sessions tackle mental health challenges in students

Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism

Study shows association between childhood loneliness and first-episode psychosis

Electroconvulsive Therapy found to be safe and effective treatment for some mental illnesses

Depression impacts survival rates and quality of life for women with breast cancer

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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