Lockdown led to positive lifestyle changes in older people
Credit: University of Stirling The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends ...
Tag: Depression/Anger
Research reveals new approach to understanding our wellbeing
The ability to connect and feel a sense of belonging are basic human needs but new Swansea University research has ...
Serotonin transporters increase when depression fades, study shows
Credit: Lou Almskog Low levels of serotonin in the brain are seen as a possible cause of depression and many ...
Universities to study the impact of gaming on mental health
Mental health and wellbeing of pro-gamers under spotlight in first-of-its-kind projectCredit: University of Chichester SCIENTISTS are set to examine the ...
‘Breaking the links’ in the chain of violence: Journal of Psychiatric Practice continues series on therapeutic risk management approach
Credit: Journal of Psychiatric Practice May 6, 2021 - With mass shootings and other seemingly meaningless acts of violence in ...
Researchers find association between financial strain due to COVID-19 and depression
CHOP-led study found depressive symptoms were uniquely associated with pandemic-related income loss and financial strain in two different countries, independent ...
Depression part of daily life for many Black Canadians
University of Ottawa study finds nearly two-thirds of Black individuals in Canada suffer severe depressive symptoms with women worse affectedCredit: ...
New neuroimaging technique studies brain stimulation for depression
First-in-human study of diffuse optical tomography during rTMS suggests treatment target or parameters may need adjusting to benefit more patients ...
Pandemic worsened older adults’ mental health & sleep; others show long-term resilience
Nearly 1 in 3 express reservations about seeking help if they need it, suggesting need for more screening and reducing ...
Moms–It’s OK to ask for help. Here’s how.
Proven psychological strategies for moms.Credit: Paul Gordon New York, NY--Every mom is a Wonder Woman, no doubt about it. But ...
Successful research development approach helps cancer patients using mobile tech
Research sustainability at the UVA Center for Engineering in MedicineCredit: Dan Addison for UVA Communications, contributed photo from UVA Health ...
Astronauts’ mental health risks tested in the Antarctic
No bounce back for declines in positive emotionCredit: University of Houston Astronauts who spend extended time in space face stressors ...
Antidepressant use in pregnancy tied to affective disorders in offspring; no causal link
Credit: Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY - Major depressive disorder is highly prevalent, with one in five people ...
Researchers find genes, corresponding proteins that may lead to new depression treatments
Credit: Lisa Pessin Using an innovative protein-based approach, researchers at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and nearby Emory University ...
Supportive partners protect relationship quality in people with depression or stress
New findings emerge from UMass Amherst newlyweds studyCredit: UMass Amherst Having a responsive, supportive partner minimizes the negative impacts of ...
IU School of Medicine researchers develop blood test for depression, bipolar disorder
Credit: IU School of Medicine INDIANAPOLIS--Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. While ...
EMS workers 3 times more likely to experience mental health issues
Credit: Syracuse University Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. Syracuse, N.Y. - Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the ...
Childhood adversity shapes adolescent delinquency, fatherhood
About 61% of Americans have had at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), experts' formal term for a traumatic childhood ...
Depression affects visual perception
Credit: Viljami Salmela Researchers specialised in psychiatry and psychology at the University of Helsinki investigated the effects of depression on ...
One in five Colorado high school students has access to firearms
New study looks at gun access among adolescents in ColoradoCredit: CU Anschutz Medical Camppus Twenty percent of high school students ...