Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

What is the subsequent risk of mental disorders among individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection, and are the associations specific for COVID-19?

Researchers estimated psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medication usage risks among SARS-CoV-2-infected.

30 May 2023

Mental health profoundly impacts inflammatory responses in the body

Study uncovered mechanisms by which psychological stress affects bowel inflammation.

30 May 2023

Novel assay for identifying individuals with synucleinopathies using serum samples

Synucleinopathies are a group of neurodegenerative diseases caused by the abnormal accumulation α-synuclein, a protein normally found in the brain and neurons. Incorrect folding of α-synuclein leads to formation of 'seeds', which attract more α-synuclein proteins to form larger clumps.

29 May 2023

Study shows link between living in suburban areas and depression risk

A comprehensive study has mapped the connection between living environment and depression risks. Living in densely populated areas does not increase the risk for mental health issues.

29 May 2023

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

In this interview, we spoke to two researchers from the Karolinska Institutet about their latest work that investigated how PCOS can affect the health of future generations of men.

29 May 2023

Expectant mothers and fathers remain unprepared for parenthood, new report warns

Expectant mothers and fathers are being “failed” by the UK government’s public health plans leaving them unprepared for parenthood, a new report has warned.

26 May 2023

Improving health outcomes and wellbeing of older adults

The contribution of team members on a research project can get taken for granted, with storied senior leaders gaining most of the attention.

26 May 2023

Pediatric firearm injury rates have risen steadily over the past 5 years, audit reveals

The rate of children's firearm injuries has risen steadily over the past 5 years, and particularly after the stay at home order took effect during the pandemic, reveals an audit of these injuries in the Chicago metropolitan area, published in the open access journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.

26 May 2023

The first thousand days of development

Study provides a bird's-eye view of the significant moments of the first thousand days of life.

25 May 2023

Exercise capacity found to be lower than expected among people with long COVID

While some patients recover from the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, others have experienced the aftereffects of COVID-19 long after the initial infection. One of these long COVID symptoms is reduced exercise capacity.

25 May 2023

Poll: More older adults log on to patient portals, but disparities exist

Far more older adults these days log on to secure websites or apps to connect with their health information or have a virtual health care appointment, compared with five years ago, a new poll shows.

25 May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic: what was its impact on child mental health prevalence in the US?

Assessing whether the COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of any mental health.

25 May 2023

A trans teen no longer feels welcome in Florida. So she left.

Josie had put off packing long enough. The high school sophomore in St. Augustine, Florida, sat on her bed while her mom, Sarah, pulled clothes from her closet.

25 May 2023

How to be more inclusive and offer assistance to people with common hidden disabilities

In the UK alone, there are around 14.5 million people who live with a disability.

25 May 2023

Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

A Michigan Medicine-led study finds that stressors across the lifespan -; including poverty, abuse and divorce -; are associated with worsening health and functional outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis.

25 May 2023

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.

25 May 2023

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

The US Surgeon General issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health a week after the American Psychological Association issued a health advisory on social media use in adolescence.

25 May 2023

Pawsitive test: Dogs sniff out COVID-19 with high accuracy, study shows

Researchers conduct a systematic review to determine the potential of using canine olfactory senses as a screening tool for COVID-19.

24 May 2023

Unstable housing fuels risky behaviors among US high school students, CDC study warns

Youths experiencing unstable housing face elevated health risks, including poor physical and mental health outcomes. Disproportionate burden is observed among youths of color and sexual minority youths.

24 May 2023

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

How happiness with appearance, dieting, bullying, and self-esteem mediates the relationship between mental health and BMI in adolescents.

24 May 2023

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

What is the subsequent risk of mental disorders among individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection, and are the associations specific for COVID-19?

Mental health profoundly impacts inflammatory responses in the body

Novel assay for identifying individuals with synucleinopathies using serum samples

Study shows link between living in suburban areas and depression risk

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

Expectant mothers and fathers remain unprepared for parenthood, new report warns

Improving health outcomes and wellbeing of older adults

Pediatric firearm injury rates have risen steadily over the past 5 years, audit reveals

The first thousand days of development

Exercise capacity found to be lower than expected among people with long COVID

Poll: More older adults log on to patient portals, but disparities exist

The COVID-19 pandemic: what was its impact on child mental health prevalence in the US?

A trans teen no longer feels welcome in Florida. So she left.

How to be more inclusive and offer assistance to people with common hidden disabilities

Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

Pawsitive test: Dogs sniff out COVID-19 with high accuracy, study shows

Unstable housing fuels risky behaviors among US high school students, CDC study warns

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

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Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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