Share me on…As influences on psychological disorders, mental habits form a general, … Using the method known as a “scoping” review, the Canadian research … Read More
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Current collections include depression, anxiety, insomnia, dementia and psychosis.
Insomnia research and the sleeping brain
Share me on…Insomnia research and the sleeping brain Many of us regularly struggle to get enough sleep, and while some of this is due to busy lifestyles, there are also times when we do go to bed on time, but just can’t drop off. And it seems to be getting worse, thanks to the stress …
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The fascinating links between a healthy gut and a good mood
Share me on…The fascinating links between a healthy gut and a good mood … Research into the complex interplay between our gut microbiota and brain function … idea that wellbeing is much more than the sum of our mental and physical parts. Read More
‘Gradual lockdown’ of UK children as age for solo outdoor play rises
Share me on…… play could affect children’s long-term physical and mental health. … Researchers asked more than 1,900 parents of five-to-11-year-olds about their … Read More
TV cop shows reinforce stigma around mental health within policing, research suggests
Share me on…The unrealistic portrayal of police officers on television is helping to fuel a mental health crisis within the profession, a former detective turned … Read More
Suspected Infidelity May Impair Mental and Physical Well-Being
Share me on…New research published by Weigel and Shrout (2021) in the March issue of … feelings of distress, anxiety, depression, and relationship satisfaction. Read More
Worsening Mental Health Trend Around The World Demands Utmost Attention
Share me on…In todays era when everything has turned digitalized and picture-perfect, one needs to ensure that they stay mentally healthy. 44 Million adults in the … Read More
Researchers discover a genetic link between anxiety and depression
Share me on…Anecdotally, many people can attest to the way anxiety and depression often come together. But, now, a new study has discovered more than 500 … Read More
Magic mushroom compound matches antidepressant in clinical trial
Share me on…The study found no statistically significant difference between the groups on depression scores using the Quick Inventory of Depressive … Read More
‘A Lump In The Throat And A Tear’ Ahead Of Prince Philip’s Funeral
Share me on…More than 730 members of the Armed Forces will participate in Prince … Colonel Commandant to The Rifles for 68 years, he’s a serving war veteran, … Read More
Magic mushroom psilocybin is promising
Share me on…Magic mushroom psilocybin is promising A new study has found that psilocybin, the active compound found in magic mushrooms, could be at least as effective as a leading antidepressant medication in people with moderate-to-severe depression. The study, carried out by researchers at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, aimed to …
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Mental disorder diagnosis breakthrough could offer personalised treatment
Share me on…A breakthrough study has provided new insights into the biological basis of mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar, that offers a promising … Read More
Mental disorder diagnosis breakthrough could offer personalised treatment
Share me on…A breakthrough study has provided new insights into the biological basis of mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar, that offers a promising … Read More
‘Magic mushroom’ compound may work just as well as antidepressants, small study finds
Share me on…The study compared psilocybin to the antidepressant escitalopram in people with moderate-to-severe depression. Psilocybin mushrooms, including … Read More
New research reveals plummeting employee engagement in the UK since pandemic hit
Share me on…Another welcome finding for managers is that 62 per cent of employees believe their organisation cares about their mental health. Although a good … Read More
Who Hears the Voice of God?
Share me on…An ambitious new study combines anthropology and psychology to study these … In an ambitious, cross-cultural, interdisciplinary research project, … are associated with mental illness; in many others, they are highly valued. Neither … Read More
Hull veteran walks to raise money just weeks after receiving new leg
Share me on…Last year, he decided to have his left lower leg amputated, following years of pain from his injuries. Jon Hilton is hoping to raise £13,000 for armed forces … Read More
Scientists create blood test for depression and bipolar disorder
Share me on…Indiana University of Medicine researchers spent four years developing a blood test to identify depression and bipolar disorder – they say this work will … Read More