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People who are in good shape take fewer mental-health related medication

Written by | 1 Sep 2023

“We find that people who are in better shape fill fewer prescriptions for anxiety and depression medications,” says Linda Ernstsen, the senior author of the article and an… read more.

Increased risk of dementia diagnosis, benzodiazepine exposure in seniors with anxiety

Written by | 11 Aug 2023

Research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine finds that among patients 65 and older, a diagnosis of anxiety was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia… read more.

FDA approves Zurzuvae, the first and only oral treatment for postpartum depression, and issues a complete response letter for major depressive disorder – Sage Therapeutics + Biogen

Written by | 9 Aug 2023

Sage Therapeutics, Inc .and Biogen Inc. announced the FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) 50 mg for adults with postpartum depression (PPD). Zurzuvae is the first and only oral, once-daily,… read more.

Study finds ‘startling’ levels of hidden mental health symptoms among people living with long term autoimmune diseases

Written by | 27 Jul 2023

More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never asked in clinic about… read more.

New talking therapy for depression could be more effective and cheaper than CBT

Written by | 23 Jul 2023

A new talking therapy for depression has shown encouraging early signs of being more effective and cheaper to deliver than the current best practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy… read more.

New research addresses mental health crisis in the construction industry

Written by | 20 Jul 2023

New research is tackling the mental health crisis in the construction industry – highlighting the benefits of an on-site Health Hub on worker wellbeing. The construction industry has… read more.

Depressed patients less likely to take their heart medications

Written by | 15 Jul 2023

Patients who feel low when having a cardiac device implanted are more likely to stop taking their heart medications than those without depression, according to research presented today… read more.

Fewer teens now perceive themselves as overweight – international study of more than 745,000 adolescents

Written by | 11 Jul 2023

A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body weight…. read more.

The higher the primary care function experienced, the lower the stress on family caregivers

Written by | 11 Jul 2023

People caring for family members at home (family caregivers) face more substantial psychological and physical challenges than noncaregivers. Therefore, healthcare professionals must pay attention to the stress of… read more.

Antidepressants prescription associated with a lower risk of testing positive for COVID-19

Written by | 25 Jun 2023

New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that community mental health patients who were prescribed antidepressants were… read more.

Researchers to explore potential of new treatment against vascular dementia

Written by | 21 Jun 2023

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Pharmacy will explore the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia, thanks to a $2.2 million… read more.

New study links contraceptive pills and depression

Written by | 13 Jun 2023

In a global perspective, depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability. More than 264 million people are affected and at least 25 per cent of… read more.

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