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Background Utilizing aerobic exercise prevails as a popular choice for physical activity, serving as the predominant exercise intervention for addressing depression. It is also used as supplementary therapy to…
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits…
Melatonin, a key regulator of circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles, is implicated in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). Emerging evidence supports its anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective, and…
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Research suggests that lipid levels may be associated with suicide risk. However, the specific relationship between Apolipoprotein B and suicidal ideation remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the…
New fathers appear to have fewer mental health diagnoses during pregnancy and the early months after birth. But that early stability does not last. About a year later, depression and stress-related disorders increase…
Depression exhibits marked sex differences in prevalence and clinical presentation, yet its neural underpinnings remain poorly understood. This study aimed to identify abnormal brain activation patterns during cognitive…
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study found major drops in depression, anxiety, and psychiatric-related hospital visits among users…
The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD—despite millions using it for those reasons. Researchers warn it could even make mental health worse…
Kerry Washington says ‘real mental health crisis’ forced her to seek treatment for eating disorder - ‘Scandal’ star said she was using food and exercise to ‘escape life’ ...
Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like pain, constipation, and IBS…
Background Trazodone, an antidepressant, has only been approved for use in major depressive disorder (MDD), but has demonstrated potent therapeutic potential in various conditions, such as insomnia and anxiety. It…
Background Suicide attempts constitute a significant public health emergency, with Emergency Departments (EDs) serving as a primary point of contact for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis. This observational…
Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of “sleep-like” activity…
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Researchers have discovered a surprising change in how cells produce energy in people with depression. Brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produced more energy molecules at rest but had…
A new brain-imaging study has revealed how ketamine produces its fast antidepressant effects in people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers tracked changes in a critical brain receptor that helps neurons…
While standard medications fail around a third of patients struggling with depression, ketamine provides a fast-acting ...
Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked to canine behavior…
As Americans get lonelier and lonelier, a growing number of people are getting some emotional support from artificial ...
Researchers have discovered a new way to increase a key brain protein damaged in Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects thousands of children worldwide. Early studies in mice and patient-derived cells show…
A new experimental drug is showing remarkable promise for children with Dravet syndrome, a severe genetic form of epilepsy. In clinical trials, the treatment zorevunersen cut seizures by as much as 91% while also…
Background Although Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness which more common in adults, it can also manifest in childhood with disease onset before age 18 as “early-onset schizophrenia” (EOS). While our previous…
Medication adherence among patients with psychiatric disorders is a significant challenge that often leads to poor clinical outcomes. Although pharmacist-led interventions have demonstrated the potential to improve…
As millions turn to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for therapy-style advice, new research from Brown University raises a serious red flag: even when instructed to act like trained therapists, these systems routinely break…
Before diving deep into the benefits of dance therapy, let us tell you what it actually is. “Dance therapy, also known as dance ...
Worrying about getting older—especially fearing future health problems—may actually speed up aging at the cellular level, according to new research from NYU. In a study of more than 700 women, those who felt more anxious…
A large registry study in Finland by the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland shows that many older adults ...
Brief bouts of high-intensity exercise reduced panic disorder (PD) symptom severity more than relaxation therapy. Results of a ...
Melbourne researchers have successfully tested a new therapy for a complex and increasingly common eating disorder among teenagers.
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