Early life stress (ELS) can have long-lasting effects on mental health, increasing the risk of developing anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Importantly, women are disproportionately affected by ...
Jan 14, 2025
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Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 10, 2025
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Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognized, according to a new study.
Jan 7, 2025
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Pacific adults experience disproportionately higher rates of psychological distress than non-Māori, non-Pacific adults in Aotearoa New Zealand, new Otago research has found.
Dec 17, 2024
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Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing depressive or anxiety symptoms, ...
Dec 17, 2024
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A psychological study has shown that when people know they are under surveillance it generates an automatic response of heightened awareness of being watched, with implications for public mental health.
Dec 17, 2024
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Almost 1 in 5 adults in Austria is affected by at least one mental illness each year. The most common mental health issues are depression (10%), anxiety disorders (7%) and harmful substance use or addiction (about 12%). In ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Oh, the holidays! They are traditionally a time to gather with family and friends, hold lavish dinners, fun parties, exchange gifts, take trips, and decorate the house to bring in the spirit of the special days.
Dec 10, 2024
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Early life exposure to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may lead to behavioral problems in rats, according to a new animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Some say the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But for others, the hectic holiday season may be the most stressful.
Dec 3, 2024
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