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Study uncovers alarming patterns in the effects of family violenceA new synthesis of global evidence highlights a strong connection between family violence and long-term health consequences, significantly impacting the psychological and physical well-being of millions worldwide. This comprehensive review, the first of its kind, synthesises the findings from the most rigorous studies on child maltreatment and intimate partner violence, uncovering alarming patterns in the long-term effects of family violence. According to the study, led by ... Universiteit van Amsterdam - 10/29/2024The couples who cope together, stay togetherAn Australian-first study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease finding that those who cope with problems together had less psychological distress and better relationships. The study, published in The Journal of Rheumatology examined dyadic coping - when a couple engages in joint problem solving, joint information gathering, or the sharing of feelings and mutual commitment - from both partners' perspectives using a ... Flinders University - 10/29/2024Suicide-related emergencies underdetected among minority, male youth, and preteens, study finds: UCLA Health researchers say existing detection methods can be improvedA new study by UCLA Health reveals that hospital emergency departments may be missing signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, boys and Black and Hispanic youth. The research, published in the journal JAMA Open Network, analyzed electronic health records of nearly 3,000 children and teenagers presenting to two emergency departments in southern California for mental health reasons. Using machine learning algorithms, the researchers determined ... University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences - 10/29/2024Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we getWith the clocks going back this weekend, a new study has found that moving the clocks one hour forward in Spring and one hour back in Autumn has a substantial, but short-lived effect on sleep duration. The University of Bristol-led study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research today [25 October], analysed sleep data from activity monitors worn by 11,800 people over the Spring and Autumn clock changes in 2013-2015. The study is unique in that it analysed objectively-measured sleep ... University of Bristol - 10/25/2024Young people’s moods directly affected by social media ‘likes’Young people today are growing up in a social media-saturated world where technology plays a central role in shaping most of their experiences. And the rapid rise of social media use has consequently created parental and societal fears about young people’s social and psychological well-being. Now, for the first time, a team of researchers led by the University of Amsterdam has used real social media data to show that young people may indeed be more sensitive to social media feedback ... Universiteit van Amsterdam - 10/24/2024New study finds partner’s happiness linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couplesHaving happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new University of California, Davis, research. When comparing individuals’ self-reported emotional states and relationship satisfaction with their levels of cortisol, researchers observed that older couples have lower levels of the stress hormone when their partners feel positive emotions. This effect was even stronger for people who reported ... University of California - Davis - 10/22/2024Addiction treatment decreases suicide risk among people with opioid dependenceTreating opioid use disorder significantly lowers the very high rate (8 times the general population) of suicide among people with opioid dependence. A Scottish study led by Glasgow Caledonian University of over 45,000 patients receiving methadone or buprenorphine for opioid use disorder reported this important result today in the scientific journal Addiction. There were 575 suicides among the group of 46,453 people with opioid use disorder, accounting for 1.2% of the group. Society for the Study of Addiction - 10/22/2024How you interact with your kid could shape how they play with their peers: Playtime between caregivers and kids teaches toddlers important social skillsThe way parents and their children play together may be the framework for how kids will treat other children, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Figuring out how to approach new social situations is key for toddlers, and research suggests that caregivers play a big part in giving kids a script to draw from. The new study found the way mothers and toddlers interacted during play predicted how the children later interacted with other kids. “It’s not just what the mom ... University of Georgia - 10/21/2024Study reveals how fear memories transform over time, offering new insights into PTSDAn innovative study, to be published in Nature Communications on October 21, 2024, reveals the mechanism behind two seemingly contradictory effects of fear memories: the inability to forget yet the difficulty to recall. Led by researchers from Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc., ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, and the University of Tokyo, the study shows how fear experiences are initially remembered as broad, associative memories, but over time ... ATR Brain Information Communication Research Laboratory Group - 10/21/2024Uncovering factors that drive depression after a strokeAfter a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of social participation, and self-perceived poor recovery. This depression can persist for months or years, according to a new study from Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health researchers. Somewhat contrarily, physical disability after a stroke, which has been related to depression symptoms in other studies, was not related to depression in stroke survivors in ... Georgetown University Medical Center - 10/21/2024Study highlights key challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic individuals into adulthoodThe Autism Transitions Research Project, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration and led by Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, has released new findings that underscore critical challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic youth into adulthood. As approximately 1.2 million autistic individuals are expected to reach adulthood in the coming decade, these insights are vital for shaping future research and services. Drexel University - 10/17/2024Study shows that Rett syndrome in females is not just less severe, but differentA new UC Davis MIND Institute study offers critical insights into Rett syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects mostly girls. The research reveals how this condition affects males and females differently, with symptoms progression linked to changes in gene responses in brain cells. Rett syndrome is caused by mutations of the MECP2 gene located on the X chromosome. Children with Rett initially show typical development before symptoms start. University of California - Davis Health - 10/17/2024Good physical fitness from childhood protects mental healthA recent Finnish study has found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are currently a major societal challenge, affecting up to 25%-30% of young people. These findings suggest that improving physical fitness from childhood can help prevent mental health problems. In a study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of ... University of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto - 10/15/2024Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD: Trending social media videos have raised awareness of adult ADHD, but experts warn against self-diagnosis and incorrect treatmentAttention deficit/hyperactivity disorder – also known as ADHD – is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and restlessness could in fact be undiagnosed ADHD, thanks in large part to trending social media videos racking up millions of views. A new national survey of 1,000 American adults commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine finds that 25% of adults ... Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 10/14/2024Asking a person to talk about their parents in therapy can distort memories of childhood emotions: A study has found asking questions about a person's mother can shift what they believe they felt about the parent as a childNew research suggests a person's feelings towards a parent can be significantly changed when they are asked to evaluate them during talking therapy, even when the question isn't suggestive. Therapists often ask clients to reflect on their relationships with family, as a way to help unlock past memories and feelings. A new study, led by the University of Portsmouth, has explored whether this line of questioning can alter emotions and memories towards a parent -- a process known as reappraisal. University of Portsmouth - 10/11/2024Potential risk factors for suicide identified in the professional athlete populationA career in an elite or professional sport is not in itself a risk factor for suicide, according to a review published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice®, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer. But physicians, coaches, and family members should be alert to supporting elite and professional athletes as they approach retirement, a potential athlete-specific risk factor for suicide. George A. Wilson, MBBS, of the University of South Wales in the UK, and his colleagues ... Wolters Kluwer Health - 10/11/2024New research identifies key mental health risk factors for children after traumaA new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic event. While most children recover well after a traumatic event, some go on to develop mental health disorders that may stay with them for months, years, or even into adulthood. The University of East Anglia research found that cognitive psychological factors—such as how children remember the event and ... University of East Anglia - 10/10/2024New research highlights the overlooked dangers of subtle and covert abuse in intimate relationshipsNew research from the University of East Anglia has uncovered a significant gap in understanding of a harmful form of domestic abuse known as subtle or covert abuse. Unlike more obvious forms of physical or verbal abuse, subtle abuse is less visible but can be just as damaging to victims. The review found that current research on this topic is limited, despite its potentially widespread impact. The findings suggest that subtle abuse is often driven by the perpetrator’s sense of ... University of East Anglia - 10/9/2024For preteens, more screen time is tied to depression, anxiety laterSpending more time on screens increases the likelihood that 9- and 10-year-olds will develop symptoms of mental illness, according to a study by UC San Francisco that is one of the first long-term looks at the problem. The study followed a diverse group of kids from around the country for two years and found that more screen time was associated with more severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, inattention and aggression. It appears Oct. 7 in BMC Public Health. University of California - San Francisco - 10/7/2024Liver X receptor beta: a new frontier in treating depression and anxiety: Cholesterol regulator emerges as a surprising player in mental health researchIn a state-of-the-art Bench to Bedside review published in the journal Brain Medicine (Genomic Press), researchers Dr. Xiaoyu Song and Professor Jan-Åke Gustafsson from the University of Houston and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) shed light on the therapeutic potential of liver X receptor beta (LXRβ) in treating depression and anxiety. This comprehensive analysis marks a significant step forward in understanding the molecular underpinnings of mental health disorders ... Genomic Press - 10/4/2024Hoarding disorder: 'Sensory CBT' treatment strategy shows promise: A novel treatment strategy for hoarding disorder has demonstrated its potential in a pre-clinical studyRehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study by UNSW psychology researchers has shown. Hoarding disorder is a highly debilitating condition that worsens with age. People who hoard form intense emotional attachments to objects, accumulate excessive clutter, and have difficulty discarding possessions. Many avoid treatment. People who hoard also experience more frequent, ... University of New South Wales - 10/3/2024Gender Nonconformity May Increase Mental Health RisksPeople who do not conform to gender stereotypes may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, new research suggests. The connection was particularly pronounced among young men and teenagers. "Gender nonconformity are behaviors, interests, and dispositions that depart from average expectations about sex typical traits in the population e.g., when boys and men show interest in stereotypically feminine activities on average compared to other boys/men," ... Newsweek - 10/3/2024Satisfying friendships could be key for young, single adults' happinessA new analysis assesses the heterogeneity of factors linked with happiness among single Americans who are just entering adulthood, highlighting a particularly strong link between happiness and satisfying friendships. Lisa Walsh of the University of California, Los Angeles, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on October 2, 2024. Prior research suggests that Americans in their early 20s may be less happy, on average, than at other ... PLOS - 10/2/2024Online insomnia treatment can help caregivers get much-needed rest, study suggestsProviding care for a family member with a disabling illness can be a demanding job that leaves many people unable to sleep, but an online insomnia treatment developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine can help, new research shows. Not only did the SHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet) sleep intervention help caregivers get better rest, it most benefited those shouldering the greatest responsibilities in caring for their loved ones, the researchers found. University of Virginia Health System - 10/2/2024New CAMH-led study highlights effective treatment for male postpartum depressionA new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), in collaboration with leading researchers in Pakistan, has demonstrated the effectiveness of an integrated psychosocial intervention aimed at improving parenting skills and symptoms of depression. The treatment was effective for male postpartum depression (PPD) in a cohort of Pakistani fathers, improving both paternal mental health and child development outcomes. “Male mental health, and especially postpartum ... Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - 10/2/2024When detecting depression, the eyes have it: Stevens researcher develops two new AI-powered smartphone apps to spot warnings in our pupils, unconscious facial expressions and head movementsIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depression. But detecting it can be difficult, particularly when those affected don’t (or won't) report negative feelings to friends, family or clinicians. Now Stevens professor Sang Won Bae is working on several AI-powered smartphone applications and systems that could non-invasively warn us, and others, that we may be becoming depressed. Stevens Institute of Technology - 9/30/2024Racial justice activism, advocacy found to reduce depression, anxiety in some teensBlack and LatinX teenagers enrolled in an 8-week racial justice activism program reported fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, FL. The research, “Our Voices Matter Pilot Study: A Racial Justice Activism Intervention to Reduce Depression in Adolescents,” will be presented during the conference at the Orange County Convention Center ... American Academy of Pediatrics - 9/27/2024Digital biomarkers shedding light on seasonality in mood disorders: Physical activity is linked to depressed state, daylength and sunlight intensityWrist-based activity sensors worn by individuals with depression and those without over the course of two weeks provided evidence for the relationship between daily sunlight exposure and physical activity, according to a study published September 25, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Mental Health by Oleg Kovtun and Sandra Rosenthal from Vanderbilt University, U.S. Mood disorders are the leading cause of ‘disability’ worldwide. Up to 30 percent of individuals with ... PLOS - 9/25/2024Managing stress could be the key to helping highly impulsive people act rashly when boredResearch at the University of Portsmouth has explored the relationship between high impulsivity and boredom, in an effort to find out what drives rash and sometimes unhealthy decisions. Impulsivity is the tendency to act quickly, and without thinking things through. It is linked to several psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders. While it is well-known there is a strong link between boredom and impulsiveness, two new studies ... University of Portsmouth - 9/25/2024Psychedelic drug psilocybin changes brain connectivity to treat body dysmorphic disorderBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a debilitating mental illness characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in one's physical appearance. Patients with BDD often have distorted self-image, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors that significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life. Current therapies have limited efficacy, leaving many sufferers without relief. A new study led by researchers at Columbia University and published in Psychedelics ... Genomic Press - 9/24/2024Social media posts may provide early warning of PTSD problemsScientists have analysed millions of tweets to identify COVID-19 survivors living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- demonstrating the effectiveness of using social media data as a tool for early screening and intervention. The researchers constructed a data set of 3.96 million posts on Twitter, now known as X, from users who mentioned on their timeline that they were COVID positive at some point between March 2020 and November 2021. University of Birmingham - 9/23/2024Mental health issues are a common phenomenon in elite sportNearly three-quarters of Dutch elite athletes and forty percent of their coaches report sport-related distress. This is one of the findings from a study conducted by Amsterdam UMC together with NOC*NSF, the organisation which represents the Dutch Olympic Committee and the Dutch Sport Federation, published today in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. The most common mental health problem among athletes and coaches is report sport-related distress (73% and 41%, respectively). Amsterdam University Medical Center - 9/23/2024Study shows alcohol-dependent men and women have different biochemistries, so may need different treatmentsA new study reveals hormonal and biochemical factors that affect alcohol dependence (also known as Alcohol Use Disorder), suggesting that men and women with alcohol problems may benefit from different treatments. Scientists have known that men and women have different risks related to alcohol misuse and related problems and that alcohol treatments may need to be tailored differently to men and women. However, the biological mechanisms underlying those differences are ... European College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 9/22/2024Study finds symptoms of depression during pregnancy linked to specific brain activity: scientists hope to develop test for “baby blues” riskAround 80% of women suffer from “baby blues” after the birth of their child. Normally this is a brief period of feeling down which disappears in a few days. But around 1 woman in 7 develops postpartum depression; this is a more serious depression which can affect how mothers bond with their baby and can have long-term consequences. These women seem unable to regulate the negative emotions which can follow giving birth. Now a group of European researchers have found that in ... European College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 9/21/2024PTSD symptoms can be reduced through treatment including a video gameA single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with healthcare professionals working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is led by researchers at Uppsala University and is published in BMC Medicine. “It is possible to reduce the frequence of unpleasant and intrusive memories of trauma, and thereby also alleviate other PTSD symptoms. Uppsala University - 9/20/2024Mental health concerns are a huge part of primary care practice: Family physicians are on the front line for handling mental illnesses across the lifespanAn examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to musculoskeletal complaints in everyday care. One in nine patients was seeking care primarily because of a mental health concern. “These primary care physicians are the gatekeepers,” said study leader Avshalom Caspi, the Edward M. Arnett Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. “The primary care physician data allows us ... Duke University - 9/19/2024Childhood trauma linked to major biological and health risksA new study led by UCLA Health found that a person’s sex and their unique experiences of childhood trauma can have specific consequences for their biological health and risk of developing 20 major diseases later in life. Although a large body of research has shown that childhood adversity can have long-lasting impacts on a person’s biology and health, there has been little research looking into how different types of stressors affect specific biological functions and health risks. University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences - 9/17/2024 |
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