Missing the signs of endometriosis: Some cases of endometriosis in Australia are taking up to eight years to diagnose, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Endometriosis is a progressive, chronic condition where tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium) grows in other parts of the body. This most commonly occurs […]
How to manage festive anxiety as a carer as online searches for support triples: Whilst most people are able to relax, unwind and enjoy the festive cheer during the Christmas period, Christmas can be a challenging time for carers. From the responsibilities and worries that come with taking care of a loved one, to additional […]
Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health. A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional environment in schools can boost students’ mental health. The Wellcome Trust’s Active Ingredients for Youth Anxiety and Depression Commission last year announced the 21 research teams from around the world who had […]
Read More… from Positive social-emotional schools boost mental health
Cryptocurrency trading could be linked to problem gambling, anxiety and depression in young men, University of Queensland research has found. Research student Ben Johnson from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) reviewed existing studies on cryptocurrency trading and its association with gambling and mental health. “We found there were strong similarities in […]
Read More… from Cryptocurrency gambling with young people’s mental health
Taking control in uncertain times: In these uncertain, somewhat turbulent times, Glenys Jackson, Clinical Team Manager for Mental Health, for Bupa UK, comments on our collective mental health for World Mental Health Day 2022 and suggests ways in which you we take back control. In terms of the mental health content, I think that a […]
One in three Alzheimer’s disease family caregivers has persistent symptoms of depression: More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) experienced at least mild depressive symptoms already at the time the individual with AD was diagnosed. In one third of them, depressive symptoms worsened during a five-year follow-up. The study carried […]
Read More… from One in three Alzheimer’s carers has persistent symptoms of depression
Vitamin D for depression: Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults: An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world. Depressive symptoms cause a significant disease burden worldwide. […]
Why more women are seeking help for ADHD: Priory experts discuss the new, recently reported ‘phenomenon’ of an increase in diagnoses of attention deficit disorders amongst women. Priory psychiatrist says the number of adults presenting with attention deficit symptoms has increased five-fold in the past decade. Experts highlight growing awareness that anxiety and cognitive issues […]
An alarming number of cases of stress, anxiety and depression have been reported among UK small business owners, as many still battle the fallout of the pandemic. The study by small business insurance provider Simply Business, released to mark UK Mental Health Awareness Week, found three in five SME owners report feeling stressed, over half […]
Read More… from Small business owners: Alarming rates of depression, stress and anxiety
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to “open up” depressed people’s brains, even after use, enabling brain regions to talk more freely to one another. These are the findings of a new analysis of brain scans from close to 60 people receiving treatment for depression, led by Imperial College London’s Centre for […]
Read More… from Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound increases brain connectivity