Month: July 2024
Summary The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) has released updated clinical guidelines for managing major depression. This comprehensive revision integrates recent scientific evidence and advances in depression care since the previous 2016 guidelines. Developed by a collaboration between the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto, and a national working group […]
Summary Recent research from the University of Birmingham has highlighted a significant link between chronic lack of sleep in childhood and the development of psychosis in early adulthood. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, draws on data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), which followed over 12,000 children from infancy to […]
Summary The longitudinal study on LGBTQ+ youth by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, published in JAMA Network Open, investigates the relationship between transitioning gender identities and depression. Conducted from 2011 to 2015, the study followed 366 LGBTQ+ young people aged 15-21 in […]
Introduction Recent research led by King’s College London has uncovered a significant link between ancient viral DNA sequences in our genome and the susceptibility to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. This groundbreaking study, published in Nature Communications, was part-funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical […]
Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD: A Core Symptom Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects around one in fourteen young people under the age of 18, and in about half of these cases, it persists into adulthood. ADHD is typically characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulty focusing attention. However, recent research has uncovered […]
Improving Mental Health Treatments: A Breakthrough in Antipsychotic Medications Thousands of Australians struggle with serious mental health conditions. Antipsychotic medications, a common treatment for conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, often come with severe side effects, the most prominent being significant weight gain. This added burden complicates an already challenging diagnosis, affecting patients’ overall […]
A recent study led by the University of Bristol has revealed that a baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to the development of certain mental health issues during adolescence. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research explores the long-term mental health impacts of early-life exposure to air and noise pollution. […]
Introduction In recent years, the prevalence of depression among adolescents and young adults has significantly increased. This rise coincides with the growing integration of technology and social media into daily life. Researchers have been keen to understand how social media use correlates with depression and its relationship with other behaviors like physical activity, green space […]
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have introduced a new framework for understanding the mechanisms by which classic antidepressants treat major depressive disorder (MDD). This research aims to reemphasize the importance of these medications and provide clarity in clinical discussions about their role in treatment. Background and Traditional Understanding For decades, the […]
A recent study has revealed that nearly half of long-term antidepressant users can successfully quit their medication with support from general practitioners (GPs) and access to internet or telephone helplines. Conducted by scientists from the universities of Southampton, Liverpool, and Hull York Medical School, the research indicates that over 40% of individuals who were well […]