Taylor J. Mustafa

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Taylor J. Mustafa is a Freelance Journalist working for International Business Times UK. He has a Diploma in Film and Media Studies and a lot of experience with creative writing including poetry, blogs and short stories. Taylor is passionate about raising awareness for mental health, whilst reporting on scientific and academic studies conducted to learn more about cognitive development in humans.

Memories of childhood abuse affects mental health more than the experience

A recent study from King's College London has suggested that the way childhood abuse and/or neglect is processed affects mental health more than the experience.

Jul 10, 2023

Does depression after traumatic brain injury represent a new disease?

Results of a new study suggest that depression following traumatic brain injury may be a clinically distinct disorder instead of a major depressive disorder.

Jul 07, 2023

Child ADHD medication not linked to increased substance abuse, study finds

A new study has found that treating childhood ADHD with stimulant medications is not associated with increased substance abuse in later life.

Jul 07, 2023

HIV patients are susceptible to psychosocial challenges, study suggests

New research from HIV/AIDS experts shows that patients with HIV are vulnerable to psychosocial challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more.

Jul 05, 2023

Maternal mortality in the US has worsened over the last 20 years

Results of a new study have shown that US maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, affecting some racial and ethnic groups more than others.

Jul 04, 2023

Can a poverty-stricken childhood influence the wiring of a child's brain?

A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine suggests that children growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of their brains.

Jul 03, 2023

According to recent study children who read for pleasure have better mental health

A study from the University of Cambridge shows that adolescents who read for pleasure tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health.

Jun 30, 2023

Why do people who experience loneliness process the world differently?

A recent study published in Psychological Science suggests that every lonely person processes the world in their own, idiosyncratic way.

Jun 29, 2023

Is sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression?

New evidence of a link between a poor sense of smell and the risk of developing depression has been discovered by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Jun 28, 2023

Stanford scientists identify a new subtype of depression

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a new subtype of depression that affects over a quarter of patients. This new category of depression accounts for approximately 27 per cent of depressed patients.

Jun 27, 2023

Neurons related to chronic stress have been identified in new research

Swedish researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating chronic stress and negative emotional states.

Jun 27, 2023

Study shows that antidepressants may reduce likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19

A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.

Jun 26, 2023

Climate change threatens human health and urgent action is needed, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified climate change as a serious hazard to social, mental and physical health.

Jun 23, 2023

More than a third of adults lack confidence in mental health hospitals amid scandals

New research shows that more than one in three adults have admitted to lacking confidence in a loved one being safe at a mental health hospital.

Jun 21, 2023

Research identifies cellular link between chronic stress and inflammatory bowel disease

Findings from the University of Pennsylvania have suggested a cellular link between chronic psychological stress and inflammatory bowel disease.

Jun 20, 2023

New study examines how serotonin leads to functional brain activity

A new study examines the effects of drugs that activate serotonin receptors on humans with cognitive deficiencies and mood disorders.

Jun 19, 2023

Austrian study shows that obesity can increase risk of mental disorders

A recent study from the Medical University of Vienna shows that obesity significantly increases the risks of developing mental disorders.

Jun 16, 2023

Researchers test new method of helping people with addiction

A group of researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology are testing a new method of delivering therapy to people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, and aggressive behaviour.

Jun 14, 2023

Contraceptive pills linked to greater risk of depression in women

According to a new study conducted by Uppsala University in Sweden, women who use combined contraceptive pills are at greater risk of developing depression.

Jun 13, 2023

Are anxious children being prescribed medication with minimal therapy?

An American-based study has evaluated the recent trends in anxiety disorder diagnosis and treatment among children, adolescents and young adults.

Jun 12, 2023

Study examines link between biological age and child development

New research conducted by scientific experts explores how child development closely relates to biological age as well as chronological age.

Jun 08, 2023

Scotland's transport minister quits due to "poor mental health"

Kevin Stewart has resigned from his role as transport minister of the Scottish government over concerns for his mental health.

Jun 07, 2023

The benefits of taking a break from social media

Taking a break from social media can be very difficult, but it can also provide refreshing results and largely benefit mental health.

Jun 07, 2023

Does the greenery in urban areas improve people's mental health and impact stress levels?

A study published by the Environmental Research Journal suggests the positive impact that green spaces in urban areas can have on mental health.

Jun 06, 2023

Ukrainian military chaplains complete training from British Army

Ten Ukrainian military chaplains have completed their two weeks of training with the British Army, with this being the first course of its kind in the United Kingdom.

Jun 05, 2023

Decision from the Metropolitan Police to stop responding to mental health emergencies called "disturbing"

From September this year, MPS officers will only attend 999 mental health emergency calls where there is an immediate threat to life.

Jun 02, 2023

UK government evaluates schemes to help families affected by alcohol misuse

A government programme for improving the quality of life for families affected by alcohol misuse has proved successful following an independent evaluation.

Jun 01, 2023

Universal Credit to boost childcare payments by 47% following government funding

In the largest expansion of childcare in the UK, maximum childcare payments from Universal Credit will rise by 47 per cent from June 28th.

May 31, 2023

How does the rise of cosmetic procedures through social media impact body image?

Social media can already have a negative impact on body image, but the rise of cosmetic surgeries on the internet poses the risk of warping beauty perceptions.

May 30, 2023

Can depression be treated by making brain signals travel the wrong way?

A recent study led by Stanford Medicine has revealed that magnetically stimulating the flow of abnormal brain signals can be used to treat severe depression.