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Study finds binge drinking worsens with each week of lockdown

The results of a new study conducted during lockdown reveal that harmful drinking habits have increased during this time.

7 Dec 2020

Study proposes new plan to help reduce financial hardships for cancer patients

Until you or a loved one are facing treatment for a cancer diagnosis, you may not realize the cost associated with treatment and doctor visits.

6 Dec 2020

Biological diversity increases life satisfaction

Under the current pandemic conditions, activities out in nature are a popular pastime. The beneficial effects of a diverse nature on people's mental health have already been documented by studies on a smaller scale.

5 Dec 2020

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, type 2 diabetes, accidents, suicide, and other causes than women without trauma exposure or depression, according to a large long-term study conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

4 Dec 2020

Researchers investigate potential strategies to protect children from intimate partner violence

Some of the most affected by domestic violence are also the youngest. Each year, more than 6% of all children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence and require intervention services from various agencies, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

4 Dec 2020

Study provides detailed view of the brain’s ventral striatum activity involved in decision-making

Neuroscientists have provided clear visual evidence that a region of the human brain known as the ventral striatum kicks in during decision-making to weigh the costs versus the benefits of making a physical effort.

4 Dec 2020

Working from home has negatively impacted physical health and mental health, study finds

What impact has working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic had on our health? In a new study, researchers from USC have found that working from home has negatively impacted our physical health and mental health, increased work expectations and distractions, reduced our communications with co-workers and ultimately lessened our productivity.

3 Dec 2020

Women with COVID-19 more likely to suffer acute stress during childbirth

Researchers in the United States and Israel have conducted a study showing that women who have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are twice as likely to experience acute clinical stress while giving birth, compared with women giving birth who do not have the illness.

3 Dec 2020

Researchers identify potential drug target that may improve cognition in people with mental illnesses

More than a dozen drugs are known to treat symptoms such as hallucinations, erratic behaviors, disordered thinking and emotional extremes associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other severe mental illnesses.

3 Dec 2020

During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID complications

People buying their own health insurance have even more to think about this year, particularly those post-COVID-19 patients with lingering health concerns, the "long haulers," who join the club of Americans with preexisting conditions.

3 Dec 2020

Menopausal women experience palpitation distress

New Rochelle, NY, December 2, 2020—Many menopausal women report having palpitation distress. The likelihood of women reporting palpitation distress was higher with worse insomnia, depressive symptoms, perceived stress, and menopausal quality of life (QOL) issues.

3 Dec 2020

GoMo Health EarlyCare program nurtures prenatal, postnatal moms to address psychological health

GoMo Health and the Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas have joined forces to incorporate the Center's research-backed strategies that enhance brain health and build resilience, into GoMo Health's evidence-based patient engagement platform.

3 Dec 2020

Despite new CDC guidance, opioid prescription rates have not declined

Research from Saint Louis University finds that among patients at risk for opioid misuse, the odds of receiving a schedule II opioid for non-cancer pain were similar to those not at risk, despite new prescribing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

2 Dec 2020

Circadian gene mutation increases drug-taking behaviors in mice

A mutation in the gene regulating circadian rhythms increases self-administration of cocaine in mice, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences researchers found in a paper published today in the Journal of Neuroscience.

2 Dec 2020

Study finds potential target for the treatment of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder

Anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are disabling psychiatric conditions and the major contributors to global burden of nonfatal illness.

2 Dec 2020

Drinking obstructs a chemical that boosts attention

In a new paper, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) report brain chemistry that may contribute to why drinkers have difficulty paying attention while under the influence.

2 Dec 2020

Two-thirds of parents are worried about the effects of pandemic on children's mental health

Seasons of change can be difficult to navigate emotionally, not only for adults, but also for children. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted children's mental health, and as families start planning for the holidays that may look very different this year, it's important to build resilience in kids to prepare them for what's ahead during these winter months.

2 Dec 2020

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Study finds binge drinking worsens with each week of lockdown

Study proposes new plan to help reduce financial hardships for cancer patients

Biological diversity increases life satisfaction

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Researchers investigate potential strategies to protect children from intimate partner violence

Study provides detailed view of the brain’s ventral striatum activity involved in decision-making

Working from home has negatively impacted physical health and mental health, study finds

Women with COVID-19 more likely to suffer acute stress during childbirth

Researchers identify potential drug target that may improve cognition in people with mental illnesses

During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID complications

Menopausal women experience palpitation distress

GoMo Health EarlyCare program nurtures prenatal, postnatal moms to address psychological health

Despite new CDC guidance, opioid prescription rates have not declined

Circadian gene mutation increases drug-taking behaviors in mice

Study finds potential target for the treatment of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder

Drinking obstructs a chemical that boosts attention

Two-thirds of parents are worried about the effects of pandemic on children's mental health

New thesis reveals effect of stigma-related factors in broader socio-ecological system

POSTECH researchers solve the enigma to treating neurological diseases

Reducing the delay in neurofeedback can increase the efficacy of training

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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