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New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder

Written by Charlie King | 24 Apr 2025

A new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder,… read more.

Having a ‘therapist in your pocket’ curbs depression among primary care patients

Written by Charlie King | 17 Apr 2025

Patients with depression who received the Moodivate app saw clinically meaningful reductions in their symptoms that were twice those achieved with standard-of-care therapy in a clinical trial conducted… read more.

Exposure to wildfire smoke linked with worsening mental health conditions

Written by Charlie King | 13 Apr 2025

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new study… read more.

Use of antidepressant medication linked to substantial increase in risk of sudden cardiac death

Written by Charlie King | 8 Apr 2025

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) refers to an unexpected death of a person, believed to be caused by a heart-related issue. It occurs within one hour of the onset… read more.

Anxiety disorders in children can be screened through school health care

Written by Charlie King | 27 Mar 2025

A new study from the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland screened school-age children for anxiety and examined the efficacy of the… read more.

Nearly half of depression diagnoses could be considered treatment-resistant

Written by Charlie King | 23 Mar 2025

Almost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being ‘treatment-resistant’ as new research suggests that many don’t respond to multiple antidepressant options. The new study, published in… read more.

Employee burnout can cost employers millions each year

Written by Charlie King | 16 Mar 2025

Employee burnout is likely costing companies millions of dollars each year, ranging from approximately $4,000 to $21,000 per employee in the U.S., according to a study published in the American Journal… read more.

Stressful childhood experiences accelerate brain ageing

Written by Gary Finnegan | 10 Mar 2025

Severe stress and trauma in childhood have been shown to negatively impact an individual’s health as an adult. Those affected face an increased risk of illness and often… read more.

Patients with mental health conditions would favour non-invasive interventions over medication, finds a new survey

Written by Charlie King | 6 Mar 2025

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that patients who need treatment for neurological and mental health disorders, would favour non-invasive neuromodulation… read more.

Fitness apps fuelling disordered eating

Written by Charlie King | 24 Feb 2025

With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body… read more.

1 in 6 parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures with parental consent

Written by Charlie King | 21 Feb 2025

For teens who may be self-conscious about issues such as acne scarring or discolored teeth, non-surgical cosmetic procedures are an increasingly popular way to address their concerns. And… read more.

Calorie labels on menus could make eating disorders worse

Written by Charlie King | 2 Feb 2025

Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study published today in the BMJ Public Health. The review, which is the… read more.

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