Mental Health News and Research

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Inequalities in green space linked to preventable deaths in urban areas

Findings reveal that more green space in deprived neighborhoods is associated with lower mortality rates, advocating for strategic public health initiatives.

15 Nov 2024

Retirement boosts social connection and reduces loneliness in the long term

Retirement reduces loneliness in the long run, enhancing social connections among Europe’s elderly, with notable benefits for women and highly educated individuals.

13 Nov 2024

More green space could reduce preventable deaths in deprived areas

The provision of just 1% more green space in the most deprived urban neighborhoods in 3 out of the 4 UK nations may be linked to around 40% fewer preventable deaths in these areas, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

13 Nov 2024

Understanding the diverse reasons behind teen vaping

Nicotine vapes are sometimes marketed as aids for cigarette smoking cessation. However, teens do not typically turn to electronic nicotine vapes to curb smoking habits, according to University of Michigan research.

13 Nov 2024

Study suggests beta-blockers may elevate depression symptoms in post-MI patients

In MI patients with preserved heart function, beta-blockers are linked to higher depressive symptoms, indicating a need for careful mental health assessment.

13 Nov 2024

The synergy of nutrition and traditional medicine for holistic health and wellbeing

Researchers explore how nutrition and traditional medicine can support holistic health.

13 Nov 2024

MUSC team develops digital toolkit to screen for intimate partner violence and PTSD in opioid use disorder

The opioid crisis has left an estimated 2.5 million people 18 and older in the U.S. with opioid use disorder, or OUD. Despite increased attention to the heavy toll taken by OUD, key risk factors such as intimate partner violence (IPV) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often overlooked. Both increase the risk of OUD and complicate recovery efforts.

12 Nov 2024

Canadian guideline expands treatment options for opioid use disorder

An updated evidence-based guideline aimed at helping clinicians and other health care providers manage patients with opioid use disorder recommends buprenorphine and methadone as first-line treatments.

12 Nov 2024

Study identifies key priorities for research on reducing psychiatric medication

Study hopes to inform the research agenda and help future research to focus on the questions that are most important to key stakeholders.

12 Nov 2024

Ultra-processed food linked to weight gain and lower well-being in adolescents

Investigating ultra-processed food and screen time, this study examines their effects on weight and well-being in adolescents, considering maternal education.

12 Nov 2024

Research highlights immune system's role in depression

A new study highlights the link between inflammation and depression, challenging traditional neurotransmitter-focused theories.

11 Nov 2024

Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health

The study reveals that heat exposure increases health risks for pregnant women and their babies, impacting outcomes like preterm birth, low birth weight, and hypertensive disorders.

10 Nov 2024

New data map highlights disparities in children’s mental health across the UK

A new data map produced by Centre for Mental Health in collaboration with Kooth has revealed stark disparities in children and young people’s mental health across the four UK nations and between local areas.

9 Nov 2024

Research shows how public criticism during COVID-19 impacted teacher wellbeing

Intense public pressure on teachers to "get back to school" during the COVID-19 lockdowns deepened an already widespread sense that they were undervalued, and left some actively rethinking their careers, research shows.

8 Nov 2024

Exploring the intergenerational impact of adversity on mind-body health

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, "Intergenerational Effects of Adversity on Mind-Body Health: Pathways Through the Gut-Brain Axis" on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET. The presenter, Bridget Laura Callaghan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, Dr. Callaghan directs the Brain & Body Lab in the Department of Psychology and also heads the Mental Disorders and Pain research theme at the Goodman Luskin Microbiome Center.

8 Nov 2024