Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

New intervention program can help reduce opioid use for chronic pain

Researchers at the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough have led a clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), on a new treatment which can help people stop needing to use opioid painkillers to manage chronic pain.

23 May 2023

Revolutionizing Schizophrenia Research with the Queensland Brain Institute

To commemorate World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we spoke to three researchers from the Queensland Brain Institiute about their research, and why it is so important to raise awareness around Schizophrenia

23 May 2023

New research highlights the incredible resiliency among adult survivors of childhood physical abuse

New research published online in Children and Youth Services Review found that approximately two thirds (63%) of adult survivors of childhood physical abuse are in complete mental health, also known as psychologically flourishing.

23 May 2023

ICUconnect helped doctors to reduce unmet palliative care needs of critically ill patients

In a randomized controlled trial, ICUconnect helped ICU physicians to reduce unmet palliative care needs of critically ill patients and their families better than standard care did, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

23 May 2023

Global analysis paints a picture of growing low back pain cases

Analysis of over 30 years of data has shown the number of cases of low back pain is growing, with modeling suggesting by 2050, 843 million people will be affected by the condition largely due to population increases and aging of populations.

23 May 2023

California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse

California has allocated more than $1 billion in recent years to combat its opioid crisis. Much of the money has been used to distribute fentanyl test strips and the overdose reversal drug naloxone, as well as deliver medical care to people who are homeless.

23 May 2023

Detecting mental disorders with data from wearables

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health disorders in the United States, but more than half of people struggling with the conditions are not diagnosed and treated.

23 May 2023

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

Research investigates the impact of "old talk" (negative age-related body talk) on mental health and quality of life, highlighting its limited exploration compared to "fat talk." The study examines the contribution of old talk and fat talk to negative outcomes, considering their correlation and interaction with age.

22 May 2023

Study: Mental health programs need to be strengthened to combat increasing stress among first responders

Controlling traumatic situations is synonymous with the daily duties of first responders, yet many mental health programs to combat the increasing stress they encounter are lacking.

22 May 2023

Study highlights the importance of family-based interventions for children exposed to institutional care

New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, provides the most robust and comprehensive evidence to date that children exposed to early psychosocial deprivation benefit substantially from family-based care.

22 May 2023

Researchers identify brain signatures for chronic pain in a small group of individuals

For the first time, researchers have recorded pain-related data from inside the brain of individuals with chronic pain disorders caused by stroke or amputation (phantom limb pain).

22 May 2023

LSHTM researcher receives £1.8 million to help reduce the impact of alcohol-related harms in India

Dr Abhijit Nadkarni from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has been awarded a prestigious Global Research Professorship from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

22 May 2023

Young people are having less sex than their parents did at their age. Researchers explore why.

Young adults aren't behaving the way their parents did: They're not drinking as much, they're facing more mental health challenges, and they're living with their parents longer. On top of that, computer games and social media have become a sort of stand-in for physical relationships.

22 May 2023

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

New intervention program can help reduce opioid use for chronic pain

Revolutionizing Schizophrenia Research with the Queensland Brain Institute

New research highlights the incredible resiliency among adult survivors of childhood physical abuse

ICUconnect helped doctors to reduce unmet palliative care needs of critically ill patients

Global analysis paints a picture of growing low back pain cases

California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse

Detecting mental disorders with data from wearables

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

Study: Mental health programs need to be strengthened to combat increasing stress among first responders

Study highlights the importance of family-based interventions for children exposed to institutional care

Researchers identify brain signatures for chronic pain in a small group of individuals

LSHTM researcher receives £1.8 million to help reduce the impact of alcohol-related harms in India

Young people are having less sex than their parents did at their age. Researchers explore why.

Nuffield Health’s 2023 Healthier Nation Index highlights an increase in mental health transparency at work

Hand-gesture decoding using data from noninvasive brain imaging

Research projects aims to target underlying mechanisms to regain control over substance use

Penn Medicine launches a new community mental health hub at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

A practical guide to improve boys’ mental health and wellbeing in schools

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

Review: Quality improvement advances in stroke care

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

Mental Health News and Research

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Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

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Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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