Psychology & Psychiatry
Can't go in a public restroom? You're not alone—and there's help
Most of us don't give much thought to going to the toilet. We go when we need to go.
Jan 22, 2020
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News tagged with health behaviour
Psychology & Psychiatry
Computerised CBT could reduce waiting lists for treatment of depression in adolescents
Using a computerised version of cognitive-behavioural therapy to treat depression in children and young adults has the potential to improve access to psychological therapies and reduce waiting lists, a new study suggests.
Dec 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Standard treatment programmes for OCD are not always enough
They wash their hands until the skin hangs in tatters, are in a state of panic about bacteria and infections—and are unable to use common sense and distance themselves from the stressful thoughts that are controlling their ...
Nov 18, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
What affects people's brain function as they grow older? We sought answers in rural South Africa
The world's population is aging and for the first time ever there are more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 5. This global trend is reflected in many sub-Saharan African countries, including South Africa.
Oct 17, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Symptoms of depression in caregivers may predict future health problems
Caregivers of stroke survivors who show signs of depression may have a higher risk of suffering their own health challenges down the line, according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World ...
Sep 1, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Building therapeutic cities to tackle mental health problems
In all likelihood, poor mental health has blighted every age of human existence. Evolutionary psychologists suggest it may be an intrinsic, even necessary, condition for our species. But there are grounds to suppose that ...
Aug 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A potential cure for sleeplessness
New research from Queen's University's Judith Davidson (Psychology) has shown insomnia can be treated effectively at the family doctor's office without the use of drugs.
Aug 1, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychotherapy should be first-line treatment for depression in young people, trial finds
Young people seeking support for depression should be offered psychotherapy as the first line of treatment, a clinical trial by researchers at Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, has found.
Jul 31, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
HIV in Kenya: High risk groups aren't getting the attention they need
Efforts to manage the HIV epidemic in much of sub-Saharan Africa need to specifically target sections of the population that are most vulnerable to HIV infection. Two such key populations include men who have sex with men ...
Jul 19, 2019
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Health
Teenage sexting linked to increased sexual behaviour, drug use and poor mental health
You glance at your teen's smartphone and see a text message light up the screen. Was that a sext you just saw? Questions flood your mind. Is this what kids are doing nowadays? Does this mean my child is having sex too?
Jun 18, 2019
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