Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s could be associated to depression and anxiety. Dr. Sabine Krabbe, a neuroscientist at DZNE’s Bonn site, is receiving 1.2 million US dollars from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to know the mechanisms involved within the onset of those syndromes. To this end, she goals to look at the function of […]
Adversarial childhood experiences (ACEs) are defined as a series of stressful or traumatic events including abuse, neglect or dysfunctions in the house (relatives with mental illness or in prison, witnessing domestic violence, etc.). These experiences can affect and damage cerebral and social development and compromise the immune system, in addition to resulting in substance abuse […]
In a recent study published within the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers from Pennsylvania investigated the role of indicators of mental health conditions in the connection between the usage of social media and e-cigarette use among the many youth. They found that the symptoms of tension and depression mediate the association between the usage of social […]
To deal with a crisis of unmet mental health needs amongst seniors with dementia and their family caregivers amid a shortage of mental health providers with expertise treating this population, McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has entered into an agreement to supply strategic advisory services and skilled education to Rippl Care. Rippl […]
Positive mind and social connection key to recovering from heart problems Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of over 4 million people in Australia living with heart problems (CVD) is crucial to them avoiding further heart attacks or strokes. That’s the message this World Heart Day (Friday, September 29) from the Heart Foundation because it […]
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the mental health of secondary school children in the UK (UK). In addition they investigated the relationships between individual, home, friendship, and college (e.g., school community, operational elements of the varsity, the larger school context) variables […]
The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could possibly be incorrect, a latest study from scientists on the University of Cambridge suggests. Researchers on the Medical Research Council (MRC) Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit trained 120 volunteers worldwide to suppress thoughts about negative events that fearful them […]
Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone coping with depression. “I’m,” she tells a visitor to the roadside market where she bakes brownies and peanut butter fudge. Orcutt, 63, has used medication to administer her depression for […]
You spend all day getting stuff done. Between errands, work, and all the opposite little tasks that clog up your to-do list, while you get home at night, all you really need to do is loosen up—though you promised yourself you’d head to the gym. Sure, you already know exercise is essential for supporting your […]
Athletes are sometimes perceived as tough: physically and mentally. But because the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) prepared to take to the sector for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last month, they desired to share a more complex, dynamic story. Yes, they were strong, confident competitors able to play their best—but they were also […]