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Unravelling Addiction and Schizophrenia: Dr Sonia Raheja on Dopamine, Cannabis, and Cutting-Edge Psychiatry
Dr. Raheja has expanded psychiatric care through telepsychiatry, bringing services to rural Wisconsin at Thedacare Regional Medical Center.
TikTok or Therapy? Two Million UK Youths Rely on Social Media for Mental Health Advice
Mental health content on TikTok is misleading users and leading youths to self-diagnose instead of seeking professional help.
Psychotherapist Breaks Down TikTok's Trauma Dumping Trend: A Cry for Help or Harmful Oversharing?
The rise of trauma dumping on social media, especially TikTok, is prompting experts to question its overall impact on mental health and well-being.
'I Have Run Out Of Gas And Have Nothing Left To Give': 33-Year-Old Doctor Commits Suicide After Chilling Words To US Hospitals
A doctor tragically took his own life after facing overwhelming workplace stress, highlighting the critical need for greater attention to employee well-being.
Top 10 Countries With The Most Prescribed Anti-Depressants: Did Yours Make The List?
Our World in Data studied the number of anti-depressant prescriptions given out in 22 countries across the globe.
UK's Gen Z Too Sick To Work Due To 'Mental Health' Reasons Is 'Harming The Economy'
The study also highlights how mental health issues can even force young adults into lower-paid jobs or unemployment.
Alarming Surge in Maternal Mortality Rates Raises Concerns Among Experts
The maternal death rate in the United Kingdom has witnessed a significant and alarming increase, reaching its highest levels in two decades.
Largest Young-Onset Dementia Study in the World Shows Hope for Prevention
A four-year study of over 350,000 below 65 age people in the UK has revealed that young-onset dementia is influenced by health and lifestyle risk factors like depression and Vitamin D deficiency.
AI Is Empowering The Fight Against Depression, Paving the Way For Early Detection, Treatment
Some scientists compare diagnoses and medical recommendations provided by ChatGPT to those offered by real-life doctors.
TikTok Accused Of Encouraging Suicide Amongst Teens
A collaborative report shows that TikTok's 'For You' page posed a potential threat to young people as it amplified depressive and suicidal content.
Milk Tea May Be Causing Depression And Anxiety: Study
Consumption of the popular beverage may be causing depression and anxiety in young adults.
Parents express great concern for their children overusing social media
The results of a National Poll on Children's Health in Michigan have revealed parents' deep concerns about how the Internet impacts their children's lives.
Does shift work affects people's mental health and cause anxiety?
A recent study discusses and delves into the contributions of lifestyle factors to depression and anxiety among shift workers.
New brain mapping reveals individual changes linked to different mental illness
A breakthrough brain mapping project involving patients diagnosed with different types of mental illness has revealed a startling diversity in brain changes.
Healthcare workers can benefit from exercise apps to improve their mental health
Research from the University of British Columbia suggests that exercise apps can reduce depressive symptoms and combat mental illness in healthcare workers.
How is chronic pain associated with depression and anxiety?
A medical expert based in Indianapolis delves into the intriguing relationship between chronic pain, depression and anxiety.
Modern antidepressants may reduce risk of depressive relapse for patients with bipolar disorder
A recent study suggests that treatment with modern antidepressants may help prevent patients with bipolar disorder from relapsing into a depressive episode.
The different ways that men and women dealt with levels of stress during COVID
A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Half of the population will have a mental health disorder at the age of 75
In a study analysing 150,000 people in 29 countries, researchers found that half of the world's population will have a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
Losing a parent before you turn 21 can lead to mental illness, study suggests
A new study suggests that experiencing the premature death of a parent before the age of 21 can lead to poor mental health in adulthood.
Low-cost ketamine can be used to treat severe depression, according to study
According to a recent study from the University of New South Wales, a low-cost version of ketamine has been shown to effectively treat severe depression.
Could talking therapy for depression prove better and cheaper than CBT?
Results of a pilot trial from the University of Exeter suggest that a new form of talking therapy can be a more effective treatment for depression than CBT.
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.
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.
Probiotics can aid depressive disorder in people unresponsive to antidepressants
The study used 14 strains of bacteria as a probiotic blend which helped in depressive disorder treatments when used alongside antidepressants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.