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Depression and other mental health conditions linked with immune response, study findsDepression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research led by researchers at the University of Bristol has linked the body’s immune response with schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and bipolar disorder. The study demonstrates mental health conditions might be affected by the whole body as well as changes in the brain. The findings could pave the ... University of Bristol - 4/30/2025Reasons why anxiety and depression promote low self-belief revealedResearchers at UCL have uncovered why individuals who experience anxiety and depression often struggle with persistent low self-belief in their abilities. A new study, published in Nature Communications, examined two large groups of people (230 and 278 participants) to measure their “confidence” when doing individual jobs and their “self-belief” when judging their overall performance of these individual jobs collectively. They found that those with symptoms of anxiety and depression ... University College London - 4/29/2025Personality traits shape our prosocial behaviorPeople's willingness to do volunteer work or give to charity differs greatly. Besides financial and social incentives, individual differences in people's personality can explain why some of us are more likely to contribute to community welfare than others. Researchers at the Department of Psychology of the University of Zurich have examined the links between the so-called Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism) and people's ... University of Zurich - 4/28/2025New precision mental health care approach for depression addresses unique patient needsDepression involves a complex interplay of psychological patterns, biological vulnerabilities and social stressors, making its causes and symptoms highly variable. Equally complex is the treatment of depression, which requires a highly individualized approach that may involve a combination of medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes. In a decade-long multi-institutional study, U of A psychologists teamed up with Radboud University in the Netherlands to develop a precision treatment ... University of Arizona - 4/24/2025Study finds psychedelics can reverse neuroimmune interactions that boost fearMass General Brigham researchers found that interactions between immune and brain cells drive fear responses, but treatment with psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin may reverse these effects. A new study suggests that fear and the immune system are connected in previously unknown ways. Researchers at Mass General Brigham found that the immune system can influence stress and fear behaviors by changing how brain cells communicate. The investigators further showed that ... Brigham and Women's Hospital - 4/23/2025New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder: The study findings highlight growing concerns related to body image, eating behaviors, and eating disorders among boys and menA new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness, tailored prevention efforts, and inclusive clinical support for this under-recognized group. Published using data from The Study of Boys and Men, the research analyzed responses from over 1,500 boys and men aged 15 to 35. Researchers used a validated diagnostic algorithm to ... University of Toronto - 4/21/2025Anxiety and depression in youth increasing prior, during and after pandemicThe percentage of children under 18 years old with anxiety and depression increased steadily from 2016 to 2022, according to publicly available data from the National Survey of Children’s Health that were analyzed by researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. In contrast, there was no increase during that timeframe related to physical health problems, such as asthma, severe headache or migraine, and heart conditions. Results were published in JAMA Pediatrics. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - 4/21/2025Father’s mental health can impact children for years: Five-year-olds exposed to paternal depression are more likely to have behavioral issues in grade school, Rutgers Health researchers findIn popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books – even hard seltzers – carry the label. Real life is different. Fathers get down, sometimes debilitatingly. And as new research from Rutgers Health reveals, when paternal depression goes undiagnosed or unaddressed, the negative social and behavioral effects on children can persist for years. In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive ... Rutgers University - 4/19/2025Nurturing now, thriving later: The lasting power of affectionate mothering: Twin study demonstrates long-term impact of childhood warmth on personality traits, life outcomesAffectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The findings suggest that positive maternal parenting could foster important traits such as openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness. "Personality traits are strong predictors of ... American Psychological Association - 4/16/2025Viewing art can boost wellbeing by giving meaning to lifeThe simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your wellbeing, a new research study has found, and this benefit can be gained in a hospital setting as well as an art gallery. Artworks which were included in the review include famous pieces such as The Scream by Edvard Munch, The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, and other pieces of modern and contemporary art. The authors of the review have called on healthcare providers and policy makers to integrate art into mental health ... Trinity College Dublin - 4/16/2025Nature-based activity is effective therapy for anxiety and depression, study showsResearchers evaluating a nature-based programme of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks. As part of the UK government’s commitment to transform mental health services, seven ‘test and learn’ green social prescribing sites were identified across England, which included a programme in Humber and North Yorkshire - the first of the seven sites to publish results ... University of York - 4/16/2025Anxiety felt by today's young adults may be due to conflicting pressures to hurry up -- and waitSome of the anxiety and frustration that many young adults are experiencing today may be caused by feelings of being caught between opposing forces, some of which pressure them to accelerate their maturation and assume adult responsibilities earlier, while others strive to hold them back, according to a new paper by scholars at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The tensions created by these forces ― which the authors call “hurries” and “waits” ― have changed young ... University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau - 4/15/2025Stress, depression factor into link between insomnia, heavy drinkingInsomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study suggests that perceived stress and depression factor into the relationship between the two conditions – perhaps not a surprise. But because the relationship between insomnia and heavy drinking goes in both directions, the influence of stress or depression depends on which condition came first, ... Ohio State University - 4/14/2025Gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in childrenAn Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour. The research by ECU Honorary researcher Dr Rachelle Pretorius and Professor Rae-Chi Huang examined data from 200,000 mother-child pairs across Europe and Australia, and found that in children aged 7 to 10, those born to mothers with gestational ... Edith Cowan University - 4/14/2025Breaking the cycle: unveiling how childhood trauma fuels parenting and abuse: A study reveals emotional empathy and depression as key factors in intergenerational childhood maltreatment, offering pathways for interventionChildhood maltreatment (CM) is a complex issue that is often passed on through generations. Studies have shown that parents who were abused as children may perpetuate a similar pattern of mistreating their children, creating a vicious cycle of abuse. A key factor in perpetuating this cycle is impaired empathy in parents who grew up in abusive environments. Simply put, parental empathy, the ability to understand and respond to children’s emotions, plays a critical role in effective parenting. University of Fukui - 4/11/2025Trauma through the mind’s eye: Baycrest study reveals link between visual imagery and PTSDTrauma alone doesn’t cause posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – how we process and imagine it plays a key role, according to new research. A recent Baycrest study suggests that having a vivid visual imagery is linked to a greater risk of developing PTSD, in which debilitating mental health symptoms persist for more than one month following exposure to traumatic or highly stressful events. This study is among the largest in providing high-quality evidence of this link and examining visual ... Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care - 4/10/2025Predictable visual stimuli as an early indicator for autism spectrum disorder in childrenChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience social communication impairments and engage in restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs). Early identification of these symptoms is critical for timely intervention, but detecting RRBs, in particular, remains a challenge. Previous studies using eye-tracking methods have revealed that children with ASD tend to favor non-social stimuli over social ones, a preference that aligns with ASD symptoms. However, the developmental ... Waseda University - 4/8/2025Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy improve chronic low back painThe list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few offer relief for the one in four Americans who suffer from this persistent pain and leading cause of disability globally. More than 80% of those with chronic low back pain wished there were better treatment options. Yet, without sufficient pain relief, many people need to take opioids, which can be addictive. The good news? A multi-institutional team, led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine and the University of ... Penn State - 4/7/2025Harder for a child with an NDD if the mother had a difficult childhoodDifficult childhood experiences of mothers, rather than fathers, appear to have a negative impact on children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The researchers call for a broader approach and more parental support. The study examines the association between parents' adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. University of Gothenburg - 4/7/2025Young females more likely to experience higher social anxiety due to excessive smartphone use than other gendersA new study presented today at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 reveals that gender plays a significant role in excessive and problematic (psychological or behavioural dependence)1 smartphone use, with young females more likely to experience higher social anxiety than other genders. In the study, it was also found that gender was significantly linked to the amount of time spent using smartphones and the fear of being judged negatively by others online. European Psychiatric Association - 4/6/2025Exposure to wildfire smoke linked with worsening mental health conditionsExposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Wildfire smoke isn’t just a respiratory issue—it affects mental health, too,” said corresponding author Kari Nadeau, John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies and chair of the Department of Environmental Health. “Our study ... Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - 4/4/2025Medicinal cannabis is linked to long-term benefits in health-related quality of lifePatients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep disturbance across a one-year period, according to a study published April 2, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Margaret-Ann Tait from The University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain also improved over time for those with corresponding health conditions. Research into the therapeutic benefits ... PLOS - 4/2/2025PTSD can undermine healthy couple communication when people fear their emotionsPeople with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms often have trouble communicating and resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners, according to previous research by Steffany Fredman, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State, and others. In a new study, Fredman and others have found that some of these problems may stem from people's fear of their emotions. The researchers collected data from 64 opposite-sex couples ... Penn State - 3/31/2025A depression treatment that starts with understanding yourself and othersWhat if treating depression could go beyond just alleviating symptoms? A recent study published in General Psychiatry suggests that dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT), a short-term psychodynamic approach, might help people with major depressive disorder (MDD) by improving their capacity to understand their own thoughts and feelings, as well as those of others. Researchers at Shanghai Mental Health Center studied 230 patients with MDD over 16 weeks. They compared ... Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center - 3/31/2025The use of TikTok and Instagram has a greater impact on girls’ psychological well-being during adolescence, according to a study by UPF and the UOCA study by UPF and the UOC reveals that girls who use Instagram and TikTok have a more negative perception of the impact of these networks on their psychological well-being than boys. Among the possible causes, the research notes that girls use the networks more intensively and feel more observed and pressured by their outward image and projected physical appearance, in addition to requiring more external positive feedback.
The research analyses young people’s perception of ... Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona - 3/31/2025Psychedelics and sex: New research explores perceived impacts on sexuality and intimacyThe increasing availability of legal psychedelic therapy programs, such as those in Colorado and Oregon, has led researchers to take a broader look into various aspects of how people use these substances. A team of researchers has just published the first paper of its kind reporting on the impact of psychedelics on sexuality and intimacy. The paper, published Friday (March 28) in the Journal of Sex Research, found that psychedelic experiences enhanced participants’ perceptions of ... University at Buffalo - 3/31/2025Repetitive behaviors and special interests are more indicative of an autism diagnosis than a lack of social skillsPeople with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a large language model (LLM) to synthesize the behaviors and observations that are most indicative of an autism diagnosis. Their results, publishing in the Cell Press journal Cell, show that repetitive behaviors, special interests, and perception-based behaviors are most associated with ... Cell Press - 3/26/2025Study identifies link between high-salt diet and depressionA new study published in The Journal of Immunology found that a high-salt diet (HSD) induces depression-like symptoms in mice by driving the production of a protein called IL-17A. This protein has previously been identified as a contributor to depression in human clinical studies. “This work supports dietary interventions, such as salt reduction, as a preventive measure for mental illness. It also paves the way for novel therapeutic strategies targeting IL-17A to treat depression,” ... American Association of Immunologists Inc - 3/25/2025ADHD may be associated with an increased risk of dementia: A team from the UNIGE and the HUG have shown that people diagnosed with ADHD have an increased risk of developing dementia with ageAn adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) which shows that, compared with healthy individuals, patients with an ADHD diagnosis have more iron in certain regions of their brain along with higher levels of ... Université de Genève - 3/25/2025How are children with ADHD’s brains different? Scans taken while VR gaming give new insightIn a new study, children played a virtual reality game while in an MRI scanner – the brains of children with ADHD showed a notable increase in functional connectivity, a result which could help us more readily understand the condition. In a novel study, researchers from several European universities used Virtual Reality gaming to study brain network activity in children with clinically diagnosed ADHD. Until now, ADHD in both children and adults has primarily been studied using brain ... Aalto University - 3/24/2025Transition point in romantic relationships signals the beginning of their endThe end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two years before the breakup. As the results of a psychological study have demonstrated, the terminal stage of a relationship consists of two phases. First, there is a gradual decline in relationship satisfaction, reaching a transition point one to two years before the dissolution of the relationship. "From this transition point onwards, there is a rapid deterioration in relationship satisfaction. Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz - 3/21/2025Nearly half of depression diagnoses could be considered treatment-resistant: Mixed methods study found hopelessness among patients struggling with condition after trying multiple antidepressantsAlmost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being 'treatment-resistant' as new research suggests that many don't respond to multiple antidepressant options. The new study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry was led by academics from the University of Birmingham and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The study found that 48% of patients whose electronic healthcare records reported a diagnosis of depression had tried ... University of Birmingham - 3/21/2025Why are night owls at greater risk of depression? Study of students suggests that differences in mindfulness, sleep habits, and alcohol use could help explain higher rates of depression in people who stay up lateMindfulness, total sleep quality, and alcohol consumption may help explain why people who stay up late have a greater risk of depression, according to a new study publishing March 19, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Simon Evans of University of Surrey, UK, and colleagues. Previous research has shown that night owls who stay up late, called “evening chronotypes,” have more depression symptoms than people who are early risers, or “morning chronotypes.” PLOS - 3/19/2025ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptionsThe most popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often does not match mental health professionals’ views, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder, a new University of B.C. study has found. An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) revealed that fewer than half the claims regarding symptoms made in those videos actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD. "TikTok can be an incredible ... University of British Columbia - 3/19/2025Dance your stress away: New research unveils the secrets of movement in stress managementDancing not only lifts our spirits but also plays a significant role in effectively managing stress, strengthening resilience, and improving overall wellbeing, according to a new international study from the University of Surrey, Radboud University, University of Roehampton, and University of Southern Denmark. The findings suggest that engaging in dance can facilitate emotional expression and foster social bonds, creating a powerful buffer against stress. These elements not only elevate ... University of Surrey - 3/19/2025Virginia Tech study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing traumaFor years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it — military veterans, first responders, health care workers, or bystanders to violence — who constitute 10 percent of all PTSD cases?New research from Virginia Tech, published in PLOS ONE, reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand. The study is ... Virginia Tech - 3/18/2025UC Irvine research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior: Review study has important implications for early intervention, prevention strategiesEarly-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars from the University of California, Irvine illuminate the profound impacts of these adverse childhood experiences on brain development and introduce new paths for understanding and tackling them. Their study, published in Neuron, examines the mechanisms ... University of California - Irvine - 3/17/2025Adolescents with mental health symptoms more likely to use multiple nicotine products, particularly e-cigarettes, new international research findsA recent study led by Emily Hackworth, a 2024 graduate of the Arnold School’s Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, and co-authors* has found that youth (ages 16-19) with internalizing mental health symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, sadness loneliness) are more likely to turn to nicotine products (particularly electronic cigarettes) than their peers. Published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, the study also revealed that the pandemic and its aftermath has ... Arnold School of Public Health - 3/16/2025Oxytocin system of breastfeeding affected in mothers with postnatal depressionThe oxytocin system -- which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby -- may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The new research, published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, investigated the link between maternal mood and the oxytocin pathway during breastfeeding, in mothers with and without symptoms of postnatal depression. University College London - 3/14/2025Increasing contrasts in young people's mental wellbeingMore teenagers report high mental wellbeing — yet at the same time, those who are struggling rate their depressive symptoms significantly higher than previous cohorts did at the same age, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The study, published in Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, examined changes in how young teenagers in Sweden rated their depressive symptoms over two decades. Researchers compared two groups of 13–16-year-olds: one from ... University of Gothenburg - 3/13/2025
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