Mental Health News and Research

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AI-enabled self-referral system may bridge the accessibility gap for ethnic and gender minorities in mental health treatment

Researchers assessed the impact of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered self-referral chatbot on diversity and volume of patient referrals in gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

5 Feb 2024

Study reveals extent of mental health challenges for transgender and non-binary patients in England

Researchers assessed gender-related disparities in self-documented mental health disorders and support in England.

5 Feb 2024

Telehealth availability for mental health care varies significantly based on geography

Telehealth availability for mental health care varies significantly across states -- from less than half of treatment facilities contacted in states like Mississippi and South Carolina to every facility contacted in states like Maine and Oregon, according to a new RAND study.

5 Feb 2024

Does Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) practice reduce stress and increase well-being in practicing physicians?

The efficacy of SKY in reducing psychological distress and enhancing wellness among physicians at risk of burnout.

5 Feb 2024

COVID-19 recovery disparities uncovered among racial and ethnic groups

Study reveals ethnic and racial disparities in health outcomes post-COVID-19 infection, with Hispanic and racial minority groups reporting poorer health status and increased work absence compared to their non-Hispanic and White counterparts.

4 Feb 2024

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Accelerometer-based study reveals physical activity levels significantly influence gut microbiota composition, linking moderate and vigorous exercise to beneficial microbial diversity and function.

3 Feb 2024

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

Study reviews the intricate relationship between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and Alzheimer’s disease progression, suggesting gut health could play a key role in managing the disease.

3 Feb 2024

NAEC develops updated guidelines to improve quality of care for people with severe epilepsy

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) has developed updated guidelines that outline the comprehensive services and resources epilepsy centers should provide to improve quality of care for people whose epilepsy is not well-controlled.

2 Feb 2024

Structured, telephone-based psychological care can help prevent depression and loneliness

Depression and loneliness can be prevented using structured, telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new research.

2 Feb 2024

New therapy helps dementia patients and family carers achieve personal goals

Research led by Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, shows that a new therapy, NIDUS-Family, helps people with dementia and their family carers attain their personal goals.

2 Feb 2024

Colorado legal settlement would up care and housing standards for trans women inmates

Taliyah Murphy received a letter in early 2018 about a soon-to-be-filed class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of transgender women like her who were housed in men's prisons in Colorado. It gave her hope.

2 Feb 2024

Study: Most stroke survivors can safely take two types of common antidepressants

Most stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.

1 Feb 2024

Elevated cortisol in pregnant women with depression linked to preterm birth, low birth weight

Women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy may experience an alteration in the circadian rhythm of cortisol — a hormone that is necessary for fetal development — which could affect the course of pregnancy.

1 Feb 2024

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

Researchers measured the point prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) using both confirmed and provisional diagnoses.

1 Feb 2024

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have memory and thinking problems in midlife

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

1 Feb 2024

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

AI-enabled self-referral system may bridge the accessibility gap for ethnic and gender minorities in mental health treatment

Study reveals extent of mental health challenges for transgender and non-binary patients in England

Telehealth availability for mental health care varies significantly based on geography

Does Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) practice reduce stress and increase well-being in practicing physicians?

COVID-19 recovery disparities uncovered among racial and ethnic groups

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy

NAEC develops updated guidelines to improve quality of care for people with severe epilepsy

Structured, telephone-based psychological care can help prevent depression and loneliness

New therapy helps dementia patients and family carers achieve personal goals

Colorado legal settlement would up care and housing standards for trans women inmates

Study: Most stroke survivors can safely take two types of common antidepressants

Elevated cortisol in pregnant women with depression linked to preterm birth, low birth weight

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have memory and thinking problems in midlife

Pioneering repository aims to raise visibility and awareness about people with mental illnesses

Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health

Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

Does visual impairment influence mental disorders?

Maternal happiness during pregnancy linked to child's brain development

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Mental Health News and Research

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