Psychology & Psychiatry
The important factor often left out of mental health research
New research suggests mental well-being should be measured alongside standard tests for mental health conditions.
Jun 27, 2024
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Frontiers in Psychiatry
Frontiers in Psychiatry is an interdisciplinary journal that focuses on translational and ‘bench-to-beside’ approaches to improve therapeutic options for mental illness and consequently to improve patient treatment outcomes.
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- Frontiers
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- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry
Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression in adolescents linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Depression affects about 8% of adolescents worldwide and is a known risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. While the reasons for this risk are not well understood, a study from The Hospital for ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bartonella DNA found in blood of patients with psychosis
A new study has found that patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder are three times more likely to have Bartonella DNA in their blood than adults without these disorders. The work further supports ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
State of Illinois a leader in legislation on perinatal mental health, study says
The state of Illinois has emerged as a leader in passing legislation focused on the detection and treatment of perinatal mental health issues, yet more work is needed to improve outcomes for women and their children, researchers ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows ADHD goes beyond core symptoms and needs a holistic approach
New research has revealed the extensive impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) highlighting mental health vulnerabilities, physical health risks, and societal implications, emphasizing the need for a holistic ...
May 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Link between depression and cardiovascular disease explained: They partly develop from same gene module
Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD.
Apr 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Most patients treated by public psychiatric outpatient clinics are women aged 45 on average, Brazilian study finds
More than 75% of the patients treated at the psychiatric outpatient clinic of Hospital de Base in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state (Brazil), are women with a mean age of 45 and suffering from sadness, anxiety, and ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
For children on the autism spectrum, having a service dog can lead to sleep improvements
Service dogs, originally trained to assist physically disabled individuals with guidance, physical tasks, and medical alerts, have more recently begun to provide psychiatric assistance to individuals with conditions such ...
