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New Study Reveals Differences in Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders Between Geographies

Diagnosing psychiatric disorders is challenging due to the lack of objective tests. Fortunately, genomic studies can reveal genes associated with increased risk of certain disorders. In a recent …


People With Mental Disorders Lose Years of Their Working Life, Study Finds

A new study shows that people diagnosed with a mental disorder on average work 10.5 years less compared with the general …


Pregnant Moms’ Stress May Accelerate Cell Aging of White, Not Black, Kids, Study Finds

Does stress during pregnancy impact children’s cell aging, and does race matter? The answer is yes, according to a new …


Five Precepts of Buddhism May Be Linked to Lower Depression Risk

A new study suggests that people with high levels of neuroticism and stress may be at greater risk for depressive symptoms, but those links could be buffered for people who observe the five precepts …


An Excess of Salty Food Seasons the Body With Stress, Study Says

A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study shows. Scientists found in studies of mice that a high-salt diet increased the levels of a stress hormone by …


Pattern of Gene Activity for ADHD

Researchers have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study found that individuals diagnosed with …


Corporal Punishment Affects Brain Activity, Anxiety, and Depression

Don’t spank your kids. That’s the conventional wisdom that has emerged from decades of research linking corporal punishment to a decline in adolescent health and negative effects on …


ADHD Medication for Amphetamine Addiction Linked to Reduced Risk of Hospitalization and Death, Study Finds

The ADHD medication lisdexamfetamine was associated with the lowest risk of hospitalization and death in people with amphetamine addiction, when medications generally used among persons with …


Increased Need for Mental Health Care Strains Capacity

Demand for mental health treatment has continued to increase as many psychologists report no longer having the capacity to see new patients, according to a new …


Potential New Lead Compounds for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses — such as depression and anxiety disorders. However, although these drugs confer benefits, they are also …


In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Increases Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents

New research found that in utero exposure to certain flame retardant chemicals may be a risk factor for developing anxiety symptoms in early …


Financial Strain Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Took Significant Toll on Adolescent Mental Health, Researchers Find

Financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health and contributed to depressive symptoms, according to new research. The study found the effect was most …


Lack of Computer Access Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Young People During COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers have highlighted how lack of access to a computer was linked to poorer mental health among young people and adolescents during COVID-19 …


Severely Stressful Events Worsen Symptoms of Long COVID

The death of a loved one, financial or food insecurity, or a newly developed disability were some of the strongest predictors of whether a patient hospitalized for COVID-19 would experience symptoms …


Childhood Traumas Strongly Impact Both Mental and Physical Health

Most Americans report experiencing at least one traumatic event in childhood, and a new study shows that these experiences have significant impacts on our health risks as adults. Physical illnesses …


How Breathing Shapes Our Brain

We breathe to survive. But a breath of fresh air does more than fill our lungs. New research indicates that breathing impacts our emotions, attention and how we can process the outside …


Accelerating the Development of Effective Psychological Interventions

The ever-growing burden of mental illness poses an increasing challenge for society, and the development of psychological interventions via the traditional route is simply unable to keep pace. A new …


Promising Results from Psilocybin Trial for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Researchers have participated in the largest and most rigorous clinical trial to date of psilocybin (a psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms), pointing to the possibility that COMP360 psilocybin …


Having Suffered Trauma During Childhood Triples the Risk of Suffering a Serious Mental Disorder in Adulthood, Study Finds

A new study links psychological trauma in childhood with an increased risk of developing some kind of mental disorder years …


Teens With COVID-19 Knowledge Reported Better Well-Being

A pandemic survey found that adolescents who answered more COVID-19 test questions correctly also reported lower stress, anxiety and depression as well as lower loneliness and fear of missing out, …


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