//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/mental_health/ Read the latest research as well as in-depth information on clinical depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other mental health disorders in adults, teens, and children. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:19:45 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:19:45 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/mental_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105822.htm Many people with diseases such as cancer or diabetes or those who have had a heart attack or stroke also suffer from depression. How effective are antidepressants for these patients? And are they just as safe for these people as for those without physical health problems? Researchers compiled and analyzed studies published over several decades from around the world in a systematic review. Their findings are highly relevant to clinical practice. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:58:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105822.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm The school year has hardly begun and the first exams are already approaching. According to findings by researchers from the University of Basel, school children cope better with the stress if they get plenty of daily exercise. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131919.htm People who ruminated and worried excessively were helped by an online course, a randomized controlled trial found. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131919.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131847.htm A study of more than 83,000 questionnaires by women ages 50-79, found more than 25% developed irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, which may increase their risk for stroke and heart failure. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131847.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125934.htm A new study shows that people suffering from hospital-treated depression may have a high risk of developing conditions such as substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety -- depending on their genetic predisposition to the individual disorder. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125934.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114406.htm As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents' list of concerns: the role of social media and the internet in kids' lives. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114406.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114403.htm Struggling with a teenager who refuses to ditch digital devices at night and wakes up grumpy? Boarding school could be the answer. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114403.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821113943.htm People who have recovered from a major depressive episode, when compared with individuals who have never experienced one, tend to spend more time processing negative information and less time processing positive information, putting them at risk for a relapse, according to new research. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:39:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821113943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122312.htm A breakthrough project mapping brain changes in nearly 1,300 people diagnosed with six different types of mental illness has revealed the extraordinary diversity of brain changes found in people with conditions like major depression and schizophrenia. The study used brain imaging to measure the size, or volume, of over 1000 different brain regions. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122312.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115451.htm Receiving therapy for problematic social media use can be effective in improving the mental wellbeing of people with depression, a new study finds. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:54:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115451.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130625.htm Researchers have discovered that a subcategory of brain cells responds to stress in a totally different manner in males and females. The findings could lead to a better understanding of health conditions affected by chronic stress, such as anxiety, depression and even obesity and diabetes, and they could pave the way toward personalized therapies for these disorders. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130625.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130614.htm Researchers have long thought that rewards like food or money encourage learning in the brain by causing the release of the 'feel-good' hormone dopamine, known to reinforce storage of new information. Now, a new study in rodents describes how learning still occurs in the absence of an immediate incentive. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130614.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181910.htm The proverb 'It takes a village to raise a child' takes on new significance when a mother of a child is experiencing depression. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:19:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181910.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121902.htm Chronic pain is often accompanied by depression and anxiety. Experts discuss the relationship between pain, the most common symptom for which individuals visit a physician, and depression and anxiety, the two most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide. Noting the existence of a feedback loop, experts highlight the importance of not neglecting psychological symptoms in patients experiencing pain. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121902.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802235456.htm Treatment with modern antidepressants may help prevent patients with bipolar disorder from relapsing into a depressive episode, according to an international clinical trial. The findings challenge current clinical practice guidelines and could change how bipolar depression is managed globally. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:54:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802235456.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105024.htm Researchers have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing mental health issues. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:50:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110734.htm Scientists analyzed data from more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries between 2001 and 2022 with results demonstrating the high prevalence of mental health disorders, with 50 per cent of the population developing at least one disorder by the age of 75. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110734.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110718.htm How did the Corona pandemic and the measures taken to get it under control affect the quality of life and mental health of men and women? Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110718.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714114752.htm Promising results in a trial of ketamine for severe depression could lead to treatment becoming more affordable. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:47:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714114752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141922.htm Research has shown quality sleep can help bolster resilience to depression and anxiety. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712203757.htm A new talking therapy for depression has shown encouraging early signs of being more effective and cheaper to deliver than the current best practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). A pilot trial has found Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT) could be a significant advance in depression care. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:37:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712203757.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133208.htm Brand new research has revealed that even moderate daily physical activity can reduce the risk of depression. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:32:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133208.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113911.htm In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows. Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing the programs, compared to adults who do not take part, a new analysis pooling data from 13 studies has confirmed. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:39:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113911.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705142946.htm A new study suggests that depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a clinically distinct disorder rather than traditional major depressive disorder, with implications for patient treatment. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:29:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705142946.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705122459.htm New research has found that the way childhood abuse and/or neglect is remembered and processed has a greater impact on later mental health than the experience itself. The authors suggest that, even in the absence of documented evidence, clinicians can use patients' self-reported experiences of abuse and neglect to identify those at risk of developing mental health difficulties and provide early interventions. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:24:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705122459.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705115144.htm Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage ADHD symptoms are not at a higher risk of substance use disorder as adolescents or young adults, according to new research. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:51:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705115144.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627225233.htm Major depressive disorder (MDD) is not only among the most common mental illnesses, affecting over 8% of Americans, but it is also extremely variable from one person to another. Researchers have recently begun making strides toward understanding the neurophysiology underlying different subtypes of depression, which could speed development of better treatments, but much remains to be discovered. Now, a new study identifies multiple subtypes of MDD using brain imaging. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:52:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627225233.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191521.htm A new study of a brain region called the rostro-medial prefrontal could potentially advance diagnosis and therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:15:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191521.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191516.htm Children who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, a study of more than 10,000 young adolescents in the US has found. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:15:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191516.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164246.htm In a study that followed more than 2,000 community-dwelling older adults over eight years, researchers say they have significant new evidence of a link between decreased sense of smell and risk of developing late-life depression. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:42:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164246.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230623161204.htm Using surveys, cognitive tests and brain imaging, researchers have identified a type of depression that affects about a quarter of patients. The goal is to diagnose and treat the condition more precisely. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:12:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230623161204.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120922.htm Researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress. The neurons, which have been mapped with a combination of advanced techniques, also have receptors for estrogen, which could explain why women as a group are more sensitive to stress than men. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:09:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613105518.htm 认知障碍伴随情绪障碍和不her psychiatric conditions, often with debilitating effects. Limited treatments currently exist, but studies in animals and humans have pointed to drugs such as the laxative prucalopride that activate serotonin receptors as a potential therapeutic for the symptoms. It has remained unclear, however, how the medication affects resting brain activity. Now, a new study examines the drug's effects in healthy human adults. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:55:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613105518.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study. Contraceptive pills increased women's risk by 73 per cent during the first two years of use. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230608195659.htm For the first time, cells involved with the communication between stress responses in the brain and inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract have been identified in animal models. Glial cells, which support neurons, communicate stress signals from the central nervous system (CNS) to the semi-autonomous nervous system within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, called the enteric nervous system (ENS). These psychological stress signals can cause inflammation and exacerbate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:56:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230608195659.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125412.htm Being obese significantly increases the chances of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, with women at higher risk than men for most diseases. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:54:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523155511.htm A new study has revealed how magnetic stimulation treats severe depression: by correcting the abnormal flow of brain signals. Tue, 23 May 2023 15:55:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523155511.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230517122117.htm A study found changes in patients' brain activity along with improved depression and anxiety symptoms after using Lumen. Wed, 17 May 2023 12:21:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230517122117.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508104933.htm Depression is a condition affecting millions across the globe. However, efficient drugs with minimal adverse effects are scarce. Now, researchers have reported how KNT-127, a delta opioid receptor agonist, quickly and efficiently reduces classic parameters of depression in a mouse model. This anti-depressant agent exhibits the dual nature of being a stress reliever and an anti-depressant and could broaden the potential of existing treatments. Mon, 08 May 2023 10:49:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508104933.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230504111856.htm New guidance may help doctors correctly diagnose hoarding disorder. Hoarding disorder affects around 2% of the population but remains a largely misunderstood mental health condition. It was only added to the International Classification of Diseases in 2019, having previously been classified under Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Thu, 04 May 2023 11:18:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230504111856.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230503085340.htm A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Wed, 03 May 2023 08:53:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230503085340.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230502132313.htm Stress causes the levels of Alzheimer's proteins to rise in females' brains but not males' brains, according to a new study. This difference may contribute to women's greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Tue, 02 May 2023 13:23:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230502132313.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230502090645.htm Applying machine learning models, a type of artificial intelligence (AI), to data collected passively from wearable devices can identify a patient's degree of resilience and well-being, according to investigators. The findings support wearable devices as a way to monitor and assess psychological states remotely without requiring the completion of mental health questionnaires. Tue, 02 May 2023 09:06:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230502090645.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230427173537.htm For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:35:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230427173537.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424133602.htm br的问题ain's ability to 'prune' itself of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence, according to research published today. The findings may help explain why people are often affected by more than one mental health disorder, and may in future help identify those at greatest risk. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:36:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424133602.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418101427.htm Information available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:14:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418101427.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413011820.htm As a four-day work week is trialed in countries across the globe, health researchers say they're 'all in' when it comes to a long weekend, especially as new empirical research shows that the extra time off is good for our health. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:18:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413011820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230331131508.htm Scientists say their study could shed light on stress-related mental illnesses but that more research is needed. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:15:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230331131508.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330172127.htm The simple amino acid glycine looks to be a previously unknown contributor to depression. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:21:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330172127.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322104504.htm New research finds that simply anticipating stress related to political elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, the study also finds there is something people can do to mitigate those negative health effects. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:45:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322104504.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112658.htm Researchers have found that adolescents who report strong relationships with their parents have better long-term health outcomes. Study findings suggest that investments in improving parent--adolescent relationships could help improve general health, mental health and sexual, health while also reducing substance use in young adulthood. 星期二,2023年3月21日11:26:58美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112658.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230320143713.htm In experiments with mice and humans, a team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers says it has identified a particular intestinal immune cell that impacts the gut microbiome, which in turn may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression. Targeting changes mediated by these immune cells in the gut, with drugs or other therapies, could potentially bring about new ways to treat depression. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:37:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230320143713.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155043.htm The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, according to a new population-based study based on survey responses from a sample of over 64,000 13- to 18-year-olds assessed prior to and up to two years into the pandemic. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309101330.htm 一项新的研究表明心理健康说orders in children and teens is attributed to a decline over decades in opportunities for them to play, roam and engage in activities independent of direct oversight and control by adults. Although well intended, adults' drive to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence they need for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide among young people. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:13:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309101330.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084355.htm Hunter-gatherers can help us understand the conditions that children may be psychologically adapted to because we lived as hunter-gatherers for 95% of our evolutionary history. And paying greater attention to hunter-gatherer childhoods may help economically developed countries improve education and wellbeing. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:43:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084355.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230307143746.htm Researchers have successfully developed a blood test for anxiety. The test examines biomarkers that can help them objectively determine someone’s risk for developing anxiety, the severity of their current anxiety and which therapies would likely treat their anxiety the best. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:37:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230307143746.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303175842.htm 与临床抑郁症的老年人not responded to standard treatments, adding the drug aripiprazole to an antidepressant they're already taking is more effective than switching from one antidepressant to another, according to a new multicenter study. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:58:42 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303175842.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230301101544.htm A new study focused on defense veterans' mental health has found strong evidence that assistance dogs used in conjunction with traditional therapies provide the most effective treatment outcomes. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:15:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230301101544.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227161434.htm A new brain connection can explain how early-life stress and adversity trigger disrupted operation of the brain's reward circuit, offering a new therapeutic target for treating mental illness. Impaired function of this circuit is thought to underlie several major disorders, such as depression, substance abuse and excessive risk-taking. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:14:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227161434.htm