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Blood test to personalise depression treatment for the first time
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a blood test that accurately and reliably predicts whether depressed patients will respond to common antidepressants, which could herald a new era of personalised treatment for people with depression. Guided by this test, patients with blood inflammation above a certain threshold could be directed towards earlier access to more assertive antidepressant strategies, such as a combination of antidepressants, before their condition worsens.
King’s College London - 6/6/2016
More sex partners before marriage doesn't necessarily lead to divorce
It's been established that having multiple sex partners prior to marriage sometimes leads to less happy marriages, and increases the odds of divorce. But sexual attitudes and behaviors continue to change in America, and some of the strongest predictors of divorce in years gone by no longer matter as much as they once did, according to new research by Nicholas H. Wolfinger, a professor in the University of Utah Department of Family and Consumer Studies and an adjunct professor in ...
ScienceDaily - 6/6/2016
Women and people under the age of 35 at greatest risk of anxiety
Women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men, according to a review of existing scientific literature, led by the University of Cambridge. The study also found that people from Western Europe and North America are more likely to suffer from anxiety than people from other cultures. The review, published today in the journal Brain and Behavior, also highlighted how anxiety disorders often provide a double burden on people experiencing other health-related problems, ...
University of Cambridge - 6/5/2016
The rules of the game for children with ADHD
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often display behaviors that are inappropriate for the situation in which they are in. They might move around in the classroom during a lesson, or talk non-stop and interrupt others’ conversations. ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects about 5% of children. Despite a considerable amount of research over many years, the causes of ADHD are still debated. A team of researchers may now be able to help explain the ...
ScienceDaily - 6/2/2016
Scans Spot Brain Region That Misfires in Depressed People: Contrary to previous thinking, the habenula is active during unpleasant experiences
A part of the brain that responds to bad experiences acts in an unexpected way in people with depression, a small study finds. One theory suggested that the pea-sized structure called the habenula was overactive in people with depression, so researchers decided to test that hypothesis. The investigators scanned the brains of 25 people with depression and 25 people who never had depression while they were shown images associated with receiving or not receiving a shock.
HealthDay - 5/31/2016
Lifestyle May Be Key to Improving ADHD in Kids: Healthier habits related to exercise and diet could help many with the disorder, researcher says
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications, such as Adderall or Ritalin. But a new study suggests that parents can also help their kids by promoting healthy lifestyle habits. For the study, researchers looked at 184 children with ADHD and 104 without the disorder. The investigators found that those with ADHD were less likely to adhere to healthy behaviors recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Sleep ...
HealthDay - 5/30/2016
Stress affects males, females differently
A stress receptor in the brain regulates metabolic responses to stressful situations differently in male and female mice, report researchers. The results could aid in the development of treatments for regulating hunger or stress responses, including anxiety and depression.
ScienceDaily - 5/26/2016
Workaholism tied to psychiatric disorders: A large national Norwegian study shows that workaholism frequently co-occurs with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and depression
Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway have examined the associations between workaholism and psychiatric disorders among 16,426 working adults. “Workaholics scored higher on all the psychiatric symptoms than non-workaholics,” says researcher and Clinical Psychologist Specialist Cecilie Schou Andreassen, at the Department of Psychosocial ...
University of Bergen - 5/25/2016
Internet addiction and school burnout feed into each other
Excessive internet use contributes to the development of school burnout. School burnout, in turn, may lead to excessive internet use or digital addiction. Mind the Gap, a longitudinal research project funded by the Academy of Finland, has established a link between digital addiction and school burnout in both comprehensive school and upper secondary school students. The results of the Finnish study were published in May 2016 in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
EurekAlert - 5/24/2016
Depression lowers women's chances of pregnancy, BU study finds
Women with severe depressive symptoms have a decreased chance of becoming pregnant, while the use of psychotropic medications does not appear to harm fertility, a study by researchers from the Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine shows. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found a 38 percent decrease in the average probability of conception in a given menstrual cycle among women who reported severe depressive ...
Boston University Medical Center - 5/24/2016
ADHD may emerge after childhood for some people, according to new study
While it is well established that childhood ADHD may continue into adulthood, new research by King's College London suggests that for some people the disorder does not emerge until after childhood. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity and is one of the most common behavioural disorders in children. It is widely believed that adult ADHD is the continuation of the disorder from childhood. However, ...
ScienceDaily - 5/18/2016
How to calm an anxious mind: Researchers are making mental health treatments easier 'for those who need it most'
Anxiety disorders and related problems such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are among the most common mental health conditions. While effective therapies for these often-debilitating disorders exist, many sufferers find them very difficult to engage with or complete. This prompted researchers to look for ways to make treatment easier to handle for those who need it most.
ScienceDaily - 5/18/2016
Scientists Test 'Magic Mushroom' Chemical for Tough-to-Treat Depression: Study of only 12 people suggests it may help some, but more and better research is needed
A hallucinogenic compound found in "magic mushrooms" shows promise in treating depression, a small, preliminary study found. "Depression continues to affect a large proportion of the population, many of whom do not respond to conventional treatments," said Dr. Scott Krakower, a psychiatrist who reviewed the study. "Although this was a small study, it does offer hope for new, unconventional treatments, to help those who are battling with severe depression," said Krakower, who is ...
HealthDay - 5/17/2016
Marriage a Buffer Against Drinking Problems? Study found protective benefit for both men and women, but didn't prove cause and effect
Married people are less likely to have drinking problems than single people, and that protective effect is particularly strong among those with a family history of alcoholism, a new study suggests. "While clinicians have long been aware of the potentially important protective effects of marriage on alcohol problems, our study puts this observation on a firm scientific footing," said study leader Dr. Kenneth Kendler. He is a professor of psychiatry and human and molecular genetics at Virginia ...
HealthDay - 5/17/2016
Family rejection may more than triple suicide attempt risk by transgender individuals
Family rejection increases the risk of two critical health outcomes that are common among transgender individuals–suicide attempts and substance misuse–according to a new study published in LGBT Health, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. - 5/16/2016
Can psychological therapies help people who self-harm?
Self-harm is intentional self-poisoning or self-injury. Many people who are admitted to hospital because of this are at an increased risk of self- harming again and of suicide. It is a major problem in many countries, leads to high levels of distress for patients and their families and friends, and places significant demands on health services. Psychosocial interventions could involve specific psychological therapies as well as maintaining support and contact with patients. Psychological ...
EurekAlert - 5/12/2016
Depressive Episode May Not Always Follow Mania in Bipolar Disorder: New study finds anxiety could be a third emotional state highly connected to the condition
While many may associate bipolar disorder with episodes of mania followed by periods of depression, a new study suggests that's often not the case. Researchers say states of anxiety are equally as likely as to follow manic episodes as depression. The finding might have implications for better treatment, the research team said.
HealthDay - 5/9/2016
Screening for postpartum depression: Research review and update
Mothers of new babies should undergo screening for postpartum depression -- preferably across healthcare locations and at multiple times up to one year after delivery, according to a research review in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer. "Postpartum depression remains vastly under-diagnosed and under-treated, despite widespread consensus regarding its prevalence and potentially devastating consequences," ...
ScienceDaily - 5/9/2016
New data on brain network activity can help in understanding 'cognitive vulnerability' to depression
Neuroimaging studies of interconnected brain networks may provide the "missing links" between behavioral and biological models of cognitive vulnerability to depression, according to a research review in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer. Research on neural network interactions and related brain activity patterns has provided new insights into the thought processes that make some people vulnerable to depression, according to the update by ...
EurekAlert - 5/9/2016
In Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Often Follows Mania
Adults with bipolar disorder are just as likely to develop anxiety as depression following an episode of mania, according to data from a national survey of more than 34,000 adults. This finding, published today in Molecular Psychiatry, may expand our understanding of bipolar disorder to include anxiety.
Columbia University Medical Center - 5/6/2016
Thinking differently could affect power of traumatic memories
People who may be exposed to trauma can train themselves to think in a way that could protect them from PTSD symptoms, according to a study from King's College London and Oxford University. Clinical psychologists Rachel White and Jennifer Wild wanted to test whether a way of thinking about situations called concrete processing could reduce the number of intrusive memories experienced after a traumatic event. These intrusive memories are one of the core symptoms of PTSD.
University of Oxford - 5/5/2016
Bisexual and Questioning Young Women More Susceptible to Depression, Drexel Study Finds
A study exploring the prevalence of mental health symptoms in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning (LGBQ) community, found that the oft-overlooked questioning and bisexual youth face their own significant challenges, particularly when it comes to depression, anxiety and traumatic distress.
Drexel University - 5/5/2016
Study suggests bipolar disorder has genetic links to autism: Findings from a 2-pronged approach add to evidence of shared genetic susceptibility across major psychiatric disorders
A new study suggests there may be an overlap between rare genetic variations linked to bipolar disorder (BD) and those implicated in schizophrenia and autism. The study, by researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and published recently in JAMA Psychiatry, adds to the growing understanding that many psychiatric diseases share genetic roots, but is among the first to suggest a genetic overlap between ...
EurekAlert - 5/4/2016
Ocean views linked to better mental health
Here’s another reason to start saving for that beach house: New research suggests that residents with a view of the water are less stressed. The study, co-authored by Michigan State University’s Amber L. Pearson, is the first to find a link between health and the visibility of water, which the researchers call blue space. “Increased views of blue space is significantly associated with lower levels of psychological distress,” said Pearson, assistant professor of health geography and ...
Michigan State University - 4/28/2016
Mental health risks aren't equal among all gay, bisexual men
While gay and bisexual men are at higher risk for mental health issues than their straight counterparts, the risk is particularly high for young gay and bisexual men, a new study has found. On the other hand, high levels of education, income and living with a man were among the factors that seemed to protect gay and bisexual men of all ages against depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Reuters - 4/28/2016
Exercise genes? Study suggests certain people with depression may benefit from exercise
Call it personalized medicine for depression -- but the prescription in this case is exercise, which University of Florida Health researchers have found helps people with certain genetic traits. A UF study has found that specific genetic markers that put people at risk for depression also predict who might benefit from exercise, according to a study published recently in The Journal of Frailty & Aging.
ScienceDaily - 4/27/2016
Spanking: More Harm Than Good? It can lead to psychological, learning problems in kids, analysis of 75 studies suggests
Spare the rod and spoil the child. Not so fast, suggests a new review that found spanking doesn't produce better behavior and may set up a child for psychological and learning problems later. "Spanking is not achieving parents' goals," said lead researcher Elizabeth Gershoff, a developmental psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin. "Children have more mental health problems the more they are spanked. They have lower cognitive ability, scoring lower on achievement tests."
HealthDay - 4/27/2016
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy linked to reduced depressive relapse risk
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was associated with a reduced risk of depressive relapse over a 60-week follow-up period compared with usual care and outcomes were comparable to those who received other active treatments, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry. Recurrent depression causes significant disability. Interventions that prevent depressive relapse could help reduce the burden of this disease. A growing body of research suggests mindfulness-based ...
EurekAlert - 4/27/2016
Does Frequent Sex Lead to Better Relationships? Depends on How You Ask
Newlywed couples who have a lot of sex don’t report being any more satisfied with their relationships than those who have sex less often, but their automatic behavioral responses tell a different story, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. “We found that the frequency with which couples have sex has no influence on whether or not they report being happy with their relationship, but their sexual frequency does ...
Association for Psychological Science - 4/26/2016
Videogame addiction linked to ADHD: Young and single men are at risk of being addicted to video games. The addiction indicates an escape from ADHD and psychiatric disorder
“Video game addiction is more prevalent among younger men, and among those not being in a current relationship, than others,” says, Cecilie Schou Andreassen, doctor of psychology and clinical psychologist specialist at Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen (UiB). Schou Andreassen has carried out a study with more than 20,000 participants who answered questions related to videogame addiction. The study showed that video game addiction appears to be associated with ...
University of Bergen - 4/25/2016
Many U.S. Adults Think Kids' Health Is Worse Today: They also think children have higher stress levels, less family time, poorer coping skills and personal friendships, survey finds
More than half of American adults believe children have worse emotional and mental health than children in previous generations, a new survey shows. Many of the nearly 2,700 respondents also believe youngsters today have higher stress levels, less quality family time, and poorer coping skills and personal friendships, according to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. Mott is part of the University of Michigan. The survey, published April 18, also found ...
HealthDay - 4/18/2016
Early Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Accelerates Recovery—But Eventually Reaches a Treatment Plateau
The majority of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover after early treatment, but a substantial number still suffer for years after a traumatic event, even with early clinical interventions, according to a study from NYU Langone Medical Center and published online April 12 in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
NYU Langone Medical Center - 4/14/2016
Study links gang membership and depression
Kids who decide to join gangs are more likely to be depressed and suicidal – and these mental health problems only worsen after joining, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University criminologist. Gang membership is associated with greater levels of depression, as well as a 67 percent increase in suicidal thoughts and a 104 percent increase in suicide attempts.
Michigan State University - 4/13/2016
Body Dysmorphic Disorder symptoms improve, relapse preventable with sustained medication: Groundbreaking study of this chronic disease affecting millions
People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) fare better and are less likely to relapse when treated with medication on a long-term basis, according to researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. BDD is an often-chronic mental illness in which people focus intensively on perceived physical flaws, which to others appear minor or even nonexistent. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is tailored to BDD and certain types of antidepressant medication called ...
ScienceDaily - 4/8/2016
Simultaneous cocaine, alcohol use linked to suicide risk
A new study of hundreds of emergency department visits finds that the links between substance misuse and suicide risk are complex, but that use of cocaine and alcohol together was particularly significant. In a general sense, medical studies support the popular intuition — a staple of movies and literature — that suicidal behavior and substance misuse are linked. But the relationship between the two is not so simple. A new study of hundreds of suicidal emergency department (ED) patients ...
Brown University - 4/8/2016
Threat of climate change found to be key psychological and emotional stressor
Climate change is a significant threat to the health of Americans, creating unprecedented health problems in areas where they might not have previously occurred, according to a report released April 4 by the White House. The report, "The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment," was developed by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, and outlines the impacts climate change has on human health, including mental health and well-being.
ScienceDaily - 4/5/2016
Parents’ binge eating, restrictive feeding practices may be reactions to children’s emotions
A new study of more than 440 parents and their preschoolers offers insight into why some parents who binge eat also may try to restrict their children’s food intake, placing their children at higher risk for unhealthy eating habits and weight problems. Parents who reported feeling distress when their child was angry, crying or fearful were more likely to engage in episodes of binge eating – and to limit the amounts or types of food they provided to their children, ...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - 3/30/2016
Study looks at why people may feel more helpless in stressful situations than others: Scientists have identified a list of brain areas that might have a critical role to play in stress-induced depression
Stress - we're all too familiar with it. More of us than ever are feeling the relentless pressure of busy lives and it is taking its toll. In the US, stress related ailments cost the nation $300 billion every year in medical bills and lost productivity. But it seems some people are able to cope with this problem much better than others. Some individuals are resilient, while others succumb to despair. The reason, scientists have discovered, is all in the brain.
EurekAlert - 3/30/2016
Genes May Link Risks for Pot Use, Depression: Researchers say they found gene variants that boost the risk for marijuana dependence
A genetic risk for marijuana dependence may be associated with a higher inherited risk for major depression, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the gene profiles of more than 14,000 people and identified several genetic variants that significantly boost the risk of marijuana dependence. According to the researchers, it's the first study to pinpoint those variants.
HealthDay - 3/30/2016
How to Tell If Your Teen Has a Mental Health Problem: 1 in 5 kids develop a serious problem but many go years without treatment, psychiatrist says
Mood swings and other challenging behaviors are normal in teens, which can make it difficult for parents to spot serious mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, an expert says. One in five teens will develop a serious mental health disorder, with most beginning by age 15. In many cases, however, they don't receive treatment until years later, according to Dr. Aaron Krasner, an adolescent psychiatrist and Transitional Living Service chief at Silver Hill Hospital in ...
HealthDay - 3/29/2016
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