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Could online gaming social networks have a positive impact on mental health?

Written by | 12 May 2023

For millions of Americans playing some type of video game is a daily occurrence. Games can be a welcome form of entertainment and relaxation for many, and the… read more.

Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder

Written by | 8 May 2023

Young men with cannabis (marijuana) use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the… read more.

Survey: Half of parents believe their children’s mental health suffered due to social media during the past year

Written by | 4 May 2023

Concerns continue to grow about the impact social media use has on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. According to a new national survey conducted… read more.

ECT and psychiatric medicines may lower suicide rates in boys

Written by | 17 Apr 2023

A new study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), lithium, and clozapine may be associated with reduced suicide rates in adolescent males with… read more.

Adjunctive antipsychotic treatment appears to help elderly with treatment-resistant depression

Written by | 15 Apr 2023

Among patients over 60 with treatment-resistant depression, adding the antipsychotic drug aripiprazole (Abilify) to their treatment appears to be a more effective strategy than switching antidepressants. Researchers reported… read more.

Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia

Written by | 12 Apr 2023

Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study by scientists in the UK and Canada, using data from US patients. Based… read more.

People living with HIV at substantially higher risk of depression and suicide, especially in first 2 years after diagnosis

Written by | 9 Apr 2023

People living with HIV (PLWH) are far more likely to be diagnosed with depression, take antidepressants, be treated with electroconvulsive therapy, and commit suicide than population controls, especially… read more.

Study finds high rates of burnout across healthcare professions

Written by | 1 Apr 2023

Burnout is associated with adverse outcomes including medical errors and lower quality of care. While many studies have focused on physician or nurse burnout, the COVID-19 pandemic increased… read more.

Psychological support enhances quality of life for women with endometriosis

Written by | 25 Mar 2023

Severe abdominal pain, constipation and extremely painful periods: that is the reality for the around 5-10% of Danish women who suffer from endometriosis. Endometriosis is due to tissue… read more.

‘MyDiaMate’, an app to strengthen mental health for adults with type 1 diabetes

Written by | 23 Mar 2023

International researchers –from the Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain– work together to develop an app that improves physical and emotional well-being in patients with type 1 diabetes… read more.

Employees tend to avoid taking breaks despite high levels of stress

Written by | 20 Mar 2023

Heavy workloads make employees feel a greater need for a break, but new research finds they may actually discourage employees from taking breaks at work despite causing high… read more.

Nursing student highlights important role school nurses can play in identifying and supporting young people with eating disorders

Written by | 15 Mar 2023

The vital role school nurses can play in addressing the rising number of eating disorders among children and young people has been outlined by a Kingston University student… read more.

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