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Is vaping linked to chronic stress in teens and young adults?

Written by | 25 Oct 2023

Young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress, according to research Dr Teresa To from the Hospital for Sick… read more.

Better regulation of mental health ‘therapies’ urgently needed to protect the vulnerable

Written by | 24 Oct 2023

A rise in psychological pseudoscience is putting people at risk, psychologists have warned, with social media and celebrity endorsements partly to blame. Mental health apps, mood-boosting supplements and… read more.

Spravato (esketamine) demonstrates superior efficacy compared to quetiapine extended-release in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder – Johnson & Johnson

Written by | 21 Oct 2023

An open-label, international study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that patients receiving Spravato (esketamine) CIII nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) were 1.54 times… read more.

How did the initial COVID-19 wave affect mental health in the UK?

Written by | 20 Oct 2023

New research published in Economic Inquiry reports substantial increases in psychological distress in the UK during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health effects were more pronounced for… read more.

Esketamine shows higher efficacy than quetiapine in treatment-resistant depression

Written by | 19 Oct 2023

Researchers report that patients treated for treatment-resistant depression with esketamine NS (nasal spray), a form of ketamine, achieve better and more durable outcomes than similar patients treated with… read more.

Landmark publication calls for increased attention to workplace mental health

Written by | 17 Oct 2023

A landmark scientific article on the workplace as a major determinant of health is published today (Thursday, 12 October) in The Lancet, and reveals a global picture of the… read more.

Should fathers be screened for postpartum depression? Pilot study

Written by | 16 Oct 2023

Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can and should be screened for the condition. Given… read more.

Practicing mindfulness with an app may improve children’s mental health

Written by | 16 Oct 2023

Many studies have found that practicing mindfulness — defined as cultivating an open-minded attention to the present moment — has benefits for children. Children who receive mindfulness training… read more.

New research finds greater continuity of psychotherapy after shift to telehealth

Written by | 14 Oct 2023

The rapid transition to virtual care that occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in better continuity of psychotherapy visits compared to prior to the pandemic… read more.

Wearable bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings: changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods

Written by | 11 Oct 2023

Researchers have announced preliminary results of using wearable technology to measure electrical impulses in the skin and other physiological biomarkers which might be associated with mood changes in… read more.

How does smoking tobacco and cannabis affect depression risk?

Written by | 9 Oct 2023

People who use both cannabis and tobacco have significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety than those who use either substance alone or not at all, according to… read more.

Spending on mental health services for kids and adolescents has risen by more than 25% since beginning of pandemic

Written by | 7 Oct 2023

Spending on mental health services for children and adolescents has risen by more than one-quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to rise even as the… read more.

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