Psychology & Psychiatry
Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future
The effects of bullying on teens' mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape their future aspirations?
Oct 1, 2024
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Depression
Psychology & Psychiatry
Early adversity, maternal depression linked to teen mental health risk
Teens who faced high levels of emotional and multidimensional adversity in their early years are at the most significant risk for mental health challenges, a comprehensive 15-year study has revealed.
Sep 30, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots
It has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depression. But detecting it can be difficult, particularly when those affected don't (or won't) report ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Meta-analysis explores relationship between gender nonconformity and mental health
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, in partnership with Sichuan University, Chengdu, has found that people that show traits and behaviors that differ ...
Sep 27, 2024
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Medications
Esketamine shows promise for treatment-resistant depression
An estimated one-third of patients with major depressive disorder have treatment-resistant depression (TRD), characterized by an inadequate response to two or more oral antidepressants (OADs).
Sep 27, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Racial justice activism, advocacy found to reduce depression, anxiety in some teens
Black and LatinX teenagers enrolled in an eight-week racial justice activism program reported fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National ...
Sep 27, 2024
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Genetics
Identifying sex differences in genetic vulnerability to psychotic disorders
A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Centre for Biomedical Research in the Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM) has published a study that reveals significant findings in the field of genetic psychiatry ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People with unmedicated mental illness are less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, finds study
Vaccination coverage for COVID-19 is high in both people with and without mental illness, according to a large multinational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in Nature Communications. However, ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study makes strong argument for routine iron screening for all pregnant women
When a woman becomes pregnant, her iron requirements increase almost tenfold to support fetal development as well as her own increased iron needs. Her ability to meet these increased iron needs depends on her iron stores ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Remote video consultations linked to reduced depression and anxiety
Remote video consultations between patients and mental health specialists show a small but significant improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety, finds a trial published by The BMJ.
Sep 25, 2024
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