Category: Health
New research has uncovered a significant link between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) conducted an umbrella review of global studies to explore the potential of physical activity as a mental health intervention. The analysis, published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioural Reviews, […]
A recent study has revealed that even slight differences in the wording of social media messages can significantly influence young people’s beliefs about depression, anxiety, and their treatment. The study highlights the power of social media in shaping perceptions and suggests that how mental health information is framed can impact young adults’ outlook on mental […]
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made significant strides in understanding the complex mechanisms by which certain psychedelic drugs bind to and activate serotonin receptors, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for neuropsychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety. This study, published in Nature on May 8, focuses on how psychedelics interact with […]
The Illusion of Perfect Parenting and Its Impacts Is achieving the status of a “perfect parent” a realistic goal? Researchers from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university’s Office of the Chief Wellness Officer assert that it is not. A recent study indicates that striving for perfection in parenting can lead to […]
Introduction Recent advancements in the field of neurology have introduced a non-invasive technique known as photobiomodulation, which utilizes low-intensity light to stimulate biological functions in targeted areas of the body. This innovative approach is now being explored for its potential to address cognitive impairments and sequelae caused by chronic stress by focusing on the brain-gut […]
Summary A recent study has brought to light the staggering impact of childhood maltreatment on mental health in Australia, revealing that it accounts for a significant proportion of lifelong mental health conditions among Australians. Published in JAMA Psychiatry, this study is the first to provide comprehensive estimates of how childhood maltreatment influences the prevalence of […]
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 […]