Mental Health News and Research

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Study questions causal link between cannabis and brain changes

Lifetime cannabis use is associated with several changes in brain structure and function in later life, suggests an observational study, but these associations may not be causal, finds a genetic analysis of the same data, published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

30 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover link between smell and inflammation

Researchers from the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, in collaboration with The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities, reveal a powerful link between olfactory loss and inflammation in a staggering 139 medical conditions. This research – led by professor emeritus Michael Leon, and researchers Cynthia Woo and Emily Troscianko – emphasizes a little-known but potentially life-altering connection: the role our sense of smell plays in maintaining our physical and mental health.

30 Oct 2024

New funding boosts efforts to revitalize flint communities

The Prevention Research Center of Michigan has spent decades researching ways to create safer, more inviting, and accessible neighborhood spaces to improve physical and mental health. Now, $5 million in renewed funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will enable the center to continue its community-based participatory research projects through at least 2029.

30 Oct 2024

Positive aging expectations linked to better cognitive perception

Getting older brings certain expectations, from gray hair and wrinkles to more bouts of forgetfulness. While these beliefs may seem harmless, whether a person views these changes in a positive or negative light may influence how they perceive their cognitive abilities, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State College of Nursing.

29 Oct 2024

Non-invasive ultrasound therapy targets brain disorders, offers hope

Ultrasound, once used almost exclusively to take images of the body, is quickly developing into a targeted therapy that can have a potentially life-changing impact on our brains, according to the authors of a new article.

29 Oct 2024

Professor Vicki Clifton shares discoveries about placenta's influence on maternal mental health

In a revealing Genomic Press Interview published in Brain Medicine on October 29, 2024, Professor Vicki Clifton shares transformative discoveries about the placenta's unexpected influence on maternal mental health, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of pregnancy-related anxiety and depression.

29 Oct 2024

One in four healthy young Marines report long-term physical, cognitive, or psychiatric effects after mild COVID-19

Researchers examine the long-term health effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a cohort of United States Marines.

29 Oct 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

The intersection of arts and neuroscience reveals transformative effects on health and learning, as discussed by Susan Magsamen in her neuroaesthetics research.

29 Oct 2024

Digital avatars may ease distress from troubling voices in psychosis

AVATAR-Extended therapy demonstrates effectiveness in alleviating distress from psychosis voices, promoting lasting improvements in mood and well-being.

29 Oct 2024

AI-powered avatars set for mental health trials in India and Ethiopia

AI-powered digital avatars are to be trialled for people in India and Ethiopia who hear voices in their heads, as researchers try to adapt mental health treatment so they can be used effectively in low-resource settings.

29 Oct 2024

New study to investigate the effectiveness of care provided in children's homes

The effectiveness of care provided in children's homes will be investigated in a new study by Kingston University, London, the National Children's Bureau and Ofsted.

29 Oct 2024

Low vitamin D associated with increased depression risk in pregnancy and after birth

Research indicates that low vitamin D levels may contribute to anxiety and depression in pregnant women, emphasizing the importance of adequate supplementation.

29 Oct 2024

New funding aims to expand mental health services in New Jersey schools

Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education (GSE) has received a $3.3 million grant to increase the number and diversity of highly trained school counselors to help fill the gap in mental health services in New Jersey high-need school districts.

28 Oct 2024

Study reveals the impact of parenting on child's brain development and mental health

Early exposure to harsh parenting during preschool years can have widespread effects on the organization of the entire brain’s communication. Later exposures affect specific brain areas.

28 Oct 2024

Study highlights the potential of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette's Syndrome.

28 Oct 2024

Genetics and childhood attention problems linked to psychotic-like experiences in youth

Researchers at UCLA Health have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup.

28 Oct 2024

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Host an Insightful Panel Discussion in Recognition of Stoptober

Stoptober takes place every October in the UK. The campaign encourages smokers to quit for 28 days.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 28 Oct 2024

Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function in women undergoing chemotherapy

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think—commonly referred to as “chemo-brain” or “brain fog”—both short- and long-term. In a recent clinical trial of women initiating chemotherapy for breast cancer, those who simultaneously started an aerobic exercise program self-reported greater improvements in cognitive function and quality of life compared with those receiving standard care. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

26 Oct 2024

Study links masculine norms to poor cardiovascular health awareness

Cardiovascular disease remains a top cause of sickness and death in the U.S. and worldwide. Doctors and researchers have it especially high on their radar because it's more modifiable and preventable than many other diseases and causes of death.

26 Oct 2024

Study: High prevalence of depression found among people living with HIV in Nigeria

Depression can lead to poor outcomes during antiretroviral therapy, and current evidence suggests high rates of depression among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), especially in low-and middle-income countries.

25 Oct 2024

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Study questions causal link between cannabis and brain changes

Researchers uncover link between smell and inflammation

New funding boosts efforts to revitalize flint communities

Positive aging expectations linked to better cognitive perception

Non-invasive ultrasound therapy targets brain disorders, offers hope

Professor Vicki Clifton shares discoveries about placenta's influence on maternal mental health

One in four healthy young Marines report long-term physical, cognitive, or psychiatric effects after mild COVID-19

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Digital avatars may ease distress from troubling voices in psychosis

AI-powered avatars set for mental health trials in India and Ethiopia

New study to investigate the effectiveness of care provided in children's homes

Low vitamin D associated with increased depression risk in pregnancy and after birth

New funding aims to expand mental health services in New Jersey schools

Study reveals the impact of parenting on child's brain development and mental health

Study highlights the potential of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

Genetics and childhood attention problems linked to psychotic-like experiences in youth

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Host an Insightful Panel Discussion in Recognition of Stoptober

Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function in women undergoing chemotherapy

Study links masculine norms to poor cardiovascular health awareness

Study: High prevalence of depression found among people living with HIV in Nigeria

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