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Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptoms, survey finds

Written by | 10 Jul 2022

More than eight out of 10 British people who are seeking support for having lost a loved one to COVID-19 reported alarming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, new… read more.

Calls for mental health of both parents to be considered during the perinatal period

Written by | 30 Jun 2022

Perinatal mood disorders such as postnatal depression and perinatal anxiety, may affect both mothers and fathers simultaneously, finds a new systematic review and meta-analysis* led by UCL researchers…. read more.

Increased overdose and mental health risks persist two years after opioid dose reduction

Written by | 25 Jun 2022

Does dose reduction for patients on stable opioid therapy have long-term overdose and mental health risks? Researchers from the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research examined… read more.

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

Written by | 21 Jun 2022

The research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brain, including in regions not previously associated with Alzheimer’s. The advantage of the technique is… read more.

Progress on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Written by | 19 Jun 2022

Inside the body, some seemingly harmless proteins have sinister potential. In the case of Alzheimer’s disease, the amyloid-beta (Aβ) protein, which is vital for brain growth, can become… read more.

A new study shows benefits to dispatching mental health specialists in nonviolent 911 emergencies

Written by | 12 Jun 2022

As U.S. cities rethink the role of law enforcement in nonviolent 911 emergencies, new Stanford research uncovers the strongest evidence yet that dispatching mental health professionals instead of… read more.

Psychotherapy found to be ineffective or unavailable for medicated patients with severe depression

Written by | 8 Jun 2022

Antidepressants are the first-choice treatment for severe depression. Antidepressant use is often supplemented by psychotherapy. Now a major ongoing international study has shown that adding psychotherapy treatment to… read more.

Pharmacists at higher risk of suicide than general population, study finds

Written by | 20 May 2022

The pandemic put a spotlight on mental health and burnout within health care professions, but emerging research reveals these issues have been affecting health care workers for years,… read more.

A better diet helps beat depression in young men

Written by | 17 May 2022

Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression… read more.

Multiple diagnoses are the norm for mental illness; A new genetic analysis helps explain why

Written by | 15 May 2022

More than half of people diagnosed with one psychiatric disorder will be diagnosed with a second or third in their lifetime. About a third have four or more…. read more.

How can mental health professionals open their minds to psychosis?

Written by | 11 May 2022

Effective clinical care for patients with psychosis means understanding the ‘lived experience’ of their delusions, say researchers at the Universities of Birmingham, York and Melbourne. By understanding the… read more.

Moms with postpartum depression benefit from improved screening

Written by | 9 May 2022

Nurse education is the key to successfully screening women for postpartum depression, which affects some 15% of mothers, according to a new quality improvement (QI) study from Cedars-Sinai. “Training… read more.

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