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Psychological care delivered over the phone is an effective way to combat loneliness and depression, according to a major new studyThe study, led by a team based at the University of York and Hull York Medical School and at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, found levels of depression reduced significantly and the benefits were greater than those seen for antidepressants. Participants in the study reported their levels of emotional loneliness fell by 21% over a three-month period and the benefits remained after the phone calls had ceased, suggesting an enduring impact. University of York - 2/1/2024When a stressful situation is perceived as a threat, health and wellbeing suffer: People experience more health and wellbeing issues when they feel overwhelmed by stressful situations rather than seeing them as a challenge, study findsPeople who tend to view stressful situations as a threat are more likely to experience health and wellbeing problems, both mental and physical, than those who see them as a challenge, according to new research from the University of Bath in the UK. The research, recently published in the journal Stress and Health, explored stress appraisals, health and wellbeing of 395 sport performers through an online survey. The researchers believe the results of their study apply equally to non-athletes. University of Bath - 2/1/2024Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's diseaseWhile newly approved drugs for Alzheimer's show some promise for slowing the memory-robbing disease, the current treatments fall far short of being effective at regaining memory. What is needed are more treatment options targeted to restore memory, said Buck Assistant Professor Tara Tracy, PhD, the senior author of a study that proposes an alternate strategy for reversing the memory problems that accompany Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Buck Institute for Research on Aging - 2/1/2024Researchers uncover potential non-opioid treatment for chronic painAmong the most difficult types of pain to alleviate is neuropathic pain, pain that is usually caused by damage to nerves in various body tissues, including skin, muscle and joints. It can cause patients to suffer feelings like electric shocks, tingling, burning or stabbing. Diabetes, multiple sclerosis, chemotherapy drugs, injuries and amputations have all been associated with neuropathic pain, which is often chronic, sometimes unrelenting and affects millions of people worldwide. University of Texas at Austin - 1/31/2024Study suggests secret for getting teens to listen to unsolicited advice: If parents support their 'emerging adults' autonomy, the teens respond by tuning in to their advice - whether they asked for it or notA new study may hold a secret for getting your teenager to listen to appreciate your unsolicited advice. The University of California, Riverside, study, which included “emerging adults” — those in their late teens and early 20s — found teens will appreciate parents’ unsolicited advice, but only if the parent is supportive of their teens’ autonomy. Parents support autonomy by providing clear guidelines for limitations and rules that will be enforced. They also participate in activities that ... University of California - Riverside - 1/30/2024Body positive images on social media improve how men view their bodiesExposure to body positive imagery on social media increase body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. During this unique study, researchers examined body positive and idealised body images appearing on the Instagram app and the impact they have on both men and women. Previous research in this area has explored the impact such images have on women however little is known about the effect on men. University of Surrey - 1/30/2024High school students who report using alcohol, cannabis or nicotine at higher risk for suicidal thoughts and other mental health disordersHigh school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have unusual experiences, and exhibit inattention or hyperactivity, according to recent survey-based study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Minnesota. The study, which is published in JAMA Pediatrics, included 2022–2023 survey results from more than 15,000 high school students ... Massachusetts General Hospital - 1/29/2024Study helps explain why stress in adolescence can lead to predisposition to mental illness in adulthoodExcessive stress during adolescence can cause alterations in the profile of genes expressed in the brain, especially those associated with bioenergy functions. These alterations may affect cell respiration, resulting in behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders in adulthood, according to a study in rats conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP-USP) in Brazil. The results are reported in an article published in the journal Translational ... Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo - 1/29/2024The science behind mindfulness: How one University of Ottawa professor embraced it for the benefit of her studentsUnderstanding the neuroscience and physiological basis of the brain and training its networks to combat anxiety and life’s stressors. Professor Andra Smith, from the School of Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, has combined her research and her personal experience with mindfulness to teach the course Neuroscience of Mindfulness: Neurons to Wellness. Her interest in neuroscience explores how to optimize cognitive processes behind decision-making, organizing behaviour, ... University of Ottawa - 1/26/2024Couples: Caring for oneself can lead to happier relationships -- on both sidesBeing more forgiving of your own shortcomings in a romantic relationship can lead to happier couples. This is the result of a new study by the Otto Friedrich University Bamberg and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), which was published in the journal Personal Relationships. A total of 209 heterosexual couples were surveyed. The results show that men in particular benefit if their partner is self-compassionate. The results provide important information for couples' ... Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg - 1/23/2024Mechanism linking anxiety to testosteroneA groundbreaking study has unveiled a significant link between anxiety disorders and a brain receptor known as TACR3, as well as testosterone. Prof. Shira Knafo, head of the Molecular Cognitive Lab at Ben-Gurion University, led the research published last month in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Anxiety is a common response to stress, but for those dealing with anxiety disorders, it can significantly impact daily life. Clinical evidence has hinted at a close connection between low ... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - 1/22/2024Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression, anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiencesA Columbia University study found that positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood are associated with better mental health in adulthood, regardless of exposure to adverse childhood experiences. The findings, published in JAMA Psychiatry Dec. 27, 2023, suggest that interventions promoting supportive adult connections during childhood could pay dividends in young adult population health, reducing the sociocultural risk of mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 1/18/2024Therapy versus medication: Comparing treatments for depression in heart diseaseNew research by investigators from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Cedars-Sinai shows that behavioral activation therapy is as effective as antidepressant medications in treating symptoms of depression in patients with heart failure. Heart failure affects nearly 6 million adults in the United States, and approximately 50% of heart failure patients experience symptoms of depression along with their condition. Past studies show patients with heart failure ... Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - 1/17/2024Streamlining cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia: Analysis of hundreds of studies identifies the most beneficial thinking and behavior strategies for improving sleepA combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies, ideally delivered in person by a therapist, maximizes the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), according to new research. CBT-I is a form of talk therapy, which can be delivered in person or through self-help guides. By analyzing 241 studies, involving over 30,000 adults, researchers identified the most beneficial components of CBT-I. These included: cognitive restructuring, third-wave components, sleep ... University of Tokyo - 1/17/2024Childhood stress linked to higher risk of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes in adultsYoung adults who reported higher stress during their teenage years to adulthood were more likely to have high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors than their peers who reported less stress, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. Cardiometabolic risk factors often occur together and are a significant cause of cardiovascular disease. American Heart Association - 1/17/2024Psychotherapy effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder following multiple traumatic events: International meta-study - Team led by researchers from the University of Münster reports encouraging results for patients and therapistsPsychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events. This is the conclusion arrived at by an international team of researchers led by psychologists Dr Thole Hoppen and Prof Nexhmedin Morina from the Department for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Münster (Germany). The efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions for treating PTSD in adults has been well-documented in ... University of Münster - 1/12/2024More siblings mean poorer mental health for teens: Study finds similar results in both China and the U.S.Teens from larger families have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large analysis of children in the United States and China. The details of the pattern vary depending on factors such as the spacing of sibling ages and the age of the siblings. But the fact that the overall pattern was found in both countries is striking, said Doug Downey, lead author of the study and professor of sociology at The Ohio State University. "Our results couldn't have been easily ... Ohio State University - 1/10/2024Exposure therapy addressing fear of spiders can also reduce fear of heightsExposure therapy for a specific fear can also help reduce other fears. This is the conclusion reached by psychologists at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, who studied 50 people with a fear of spiders and heights. Although they only treated the fear of spiders, the fear of heights was likewise reduced in the process. Findings are described by a team around Iris Kodzaga and Professor Armin Zlomuzica from the Department of Behavioral and Clinical Neuroscience at Ruhr University Bochum ... Ruhr-University Bochum - 1/10/2024Feeling depressed linked to short-term increase in bodyweight, study findsIncreases in symptoms of depression are associated with a subsequent increase in bodyweight when measured one month later, new research from the University of Cambridge has found. The study, published today in PLOS ONE, found that the increase was only seen among people with overweight or obesity, but found no link between generally having greater symptoms of depression and higher bodyweight. Research has suggested a connection between weight and mental health – with ... University of Cambridge - 1/10/2024Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatmentsMore than 200 genes linked to depression have been newly identified in a worldwide study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in Nature Genetics, found more than 50 new genetic loci (a locus is a specific position on a chromosome) and 205 novel genes that are associated with depression, in the first large-scale global study of the genetics of major depression in participants of diverse ancestry groups. The study also showcases potential for drug repurposing, as one of the ... University College London - 1/10/2024Love scrambles the brain and scientists can now tell us whyLove is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a world-first Australian study, we are now a step closer to understanding why. It is well known that romantic love changes the brain, releasing the so-called love hormone oxytocin, responsible for the euphoria we feel when falling in love. Now, researchers from the ANU, University of Canberra and University of South Australia have measured how a part of the brain is responsible for putting our loved one on a pedestal in that first flush of romance. University of South Australia - 1/9/2024New insights into OCD: Understanding the role of insight in treatment and neuroimagingObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)，affecting 2-3% of the global population, manifests through distressing obsessions and compulsions. Its onset is typically around puberty or early adulthood, with variable incidence between genders. Despite treatments involving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), outcomes are inconsistent due to OCD's multifaceted nature and frequent co-occurrence with other conditions. A critical challenge is ... West China Hospital of Sichuan University - 1/9/2024For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefitsSchool connectedness – the degree to which students feel part of their school community – influences more than grades. For Black students, it’s a protective factor against depression and aggressive behavior later in life, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study. “Our data provide fairly strong evidence for the idea that the experiences Black adolescents have in their school impacts their long-term mental health,” said Adrian Gale, an assistant professor in the Rutgers ... Rutgers University - 1/8/2024Bipolar disorder linked to early death more than smoking: Large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts neededHaving bipolar disorder – a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods – can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts into perspective just how large that risk is, and how it compares with other factors that can shorten life. In two different groups, people with bipolar disorder were four to six times more likely as people without the condition to die prematurely, the study finds. By contrast, people who had ... Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 1/4/2024Study reveals new genetic link between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser; Individuals with the eating disorder often wake early and experience insomniaNew research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia. The study, which is published in JAMA Network Open and led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), in collaboration with University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay, also revealed a link between anorexia nervosa and insomnia ... Massachusetts General Hospital - 1/4/2024Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memoriesIn a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators offers a unique perspective. The study, recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience, delves into the intricate relationship between fear memories, brain function, and behavioral responses. Dr. Ramirez, along with his co-authors Kaitlyn Dorst, Ryan Senne, Anh Diep, Antje de Boer, ... Boston University - 1/2/2024Enlarged Spaces in Infant Brains Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, Sleep ProblemsThroughout the day and night, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulses through small fluid-filled channels surrounding blood vessels in the brain, called perivascular spaces, to flush out neuroinflammation and other neurological waste. A disruption to this vital process can lead to neurological dysfunction, cognitive decline, or developmental delays. For the first time, researchers Dea Garic, PhD, and Mark Shen, PhD, both at the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, discovered that ... University of North Carolina Health Care - 1/2/2024Sleep deprivation makes us less happy, more anxious: People’s emotional functioning suffers when their sleep is disrupted, study findsSleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association that synthesized more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood. “In our largely sleep-deprived society, quantifying the effects of sleep loss on emotion is critical for promoting psychological health,” said study lead author ... American Psychological Association - 12/21/2023Connection between light levels and mental health – climate change could also have an impact in the futureIn Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep disorders in October and November, whereas the number of absences is lower than expected between June and September. In late autumn, the number of sick days taken is almost twice as high as in the summer and about a quarter higher than in early autumn. On the other hand, manic episodes related to bipolar disorder occur more frequently than expected during the spring and summer, ... University of Eastern Finland - 12/20/2023Does losing a parent during childhood contribute to separation anxiety and anxious attachment in women?Women who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study published in Stress and Health. In addition to feeling distressed when separated from their partners, these women may also experience anxious attachment, or worry that significant others will not be available at times of need. The study included 60 women who lost one or both parents in their youth and 60 who had living parents. Based on ... Wiley - 12/20/2023Less social media makes you happier and more efficient at workIf you feel overworked and stressed, you’ll be less committed to your job and perform less well. Many companies are aware of this problem and, therefore, spend money on professionals to look after the mental health of their employees. And yet there’s a much simpler and more cost-effective way to increase satisfaction and efficiency: In a one-week study, just 30 minutes less social media use per day improved the mental health, job satisfaction and commitment of the participants. Ruhr-University Bochum - 12/15/2023How stress activates neurons that disrupt sleep: Suppressing these neurons may be a promising target for therapies to treat stress-related sleep disorders, like insomnia and PTSDNew research reveals that neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus -- the region of the brain that regulates sleep and body temperature -- are rhythmically activated during non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM). Stress activates these brain cells out of turn, causing "microarousals," that interrupt sleep cycles and decrease the duration of sleep episodes, according to research from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, published today in Current Biology. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 12/13/2023Caregiving can be stressful, but it could also lower risk of depressionBecoming a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can be stressful, but a new study from a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin is questioning the idea that family caregiving is also a risk factor for depression. The study, published in the journal Advances in Life Course Research, found that depression in adult caregivers is mostly driven by having a loved one experiencing serious health problems, while becoming a caregiver is associated with fewer symptoms of depression. University of Texas at Austin - 12/12/2023Genetic “protection” against depression was no match for pandemic stressLiving through a historic pandemic while handling the stress of the first year of college sent one-third of students in a new study into clinical depression. That’s double the percentage seen in previous years of the same study. And while certain genetic factors appeared to shield first-year students in pre-pandemic years from depression, even students with these protective factors found themselves developing symptoms in the pandemic years. In fact, much of the overall rise in ... Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 12/11/2023Light therapy may improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s diseaseLight therapy leads to significant improvements in sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Qinghui Meng of Weifang Medical University, China, and colleagues. The cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease is often accompanied by sleep disturbances and psycho-behavioral symptoms including apathetic and depressive behavior, agitation and aggression. PLOS - 12/6/2023More than 4 hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents: However, for lighter users, rates of adverse health measures were no greater than for nonusersIn a new study of more than 50,000 Korean adolescents, those who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of adverse mental health and substance use. Jin-Hwa Moon and Jong Ho Cha of Hanyang University Medical Center, Korea, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on December 6, 2023. Prior research has shown that smartphone use among adolescents has increased in recent years, and that this usage may be ... PLOS - 12/6/2023Addicted to your phone? New tool identifies overuse of digital mediaThe rapidly evolving nature of digital media presents a challenge for those who study digital addiction -- social networks like TikTok and video games like Fortnite might be popular now, but they could be irrelevant in a matter of years. A new tool developed by researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York will make it easier for clinicians and researchers to measure digital media addiction as new technologies emerge. "We wanted to create a tool that was immediately ... Binghamton University - 12/5/2023Meditation training can support wellbeing in older adultsFollowing an 18-month meditation programme can improve the wellbeing of older adults, finds a new randomised controlled trial by an international team co-led by UCL. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, show that meditation can improve people's awareness, connection to others, and insight. While the meditation training did not confer significant benefits on two commonly used measures of psychological wellbeing and quality of life, the researchers say their findings may reveal ... University College London - 12/1/2023Traumatic memories are represented differently than regular sad memories in the brains of people with PTSD, new research showsA new analysis of the brain activity of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first to reveal that traumatic memories are represented in the brain in an entirely different way than sad autobiographical memories. This finding supports the notion that traumatic memories in PTSD are an alternate cognitive entity that deviates from regular memory, and may provide a biological explanation for why the recall of traumatic memories often displays as intrusions that differ ... The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine - 11/30/2023
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