In 10 seconds? Maltreatment during childhood increases the risk of diagnosis with a mental health disorder after the age of 38, even without a prior history of mental health disorders, researchers have found. What “counts” as chi...
In 10 seconds? The quality of sleep and mental health disorders are interrelated, researchers have found. The results highlight the need to consider sleep as a factor when focusing on mental health, regardless of the diagnosis. W...
In 10 seconds? Getting older? There is a reason to look on the bright side in one aspect. A longitudinal study conducted over 20 years has found that people report experiencing less stress as they age. How did they find this out?...
In 10 seconds? A group of scientists at the University of California, Irvine has hypothesized that circadian rhythm disruption is a shared mechanism among several different mental health disorders. Their recent paper suggests that...
In 10 seconds? Social media (and heavy social media use in particular) is frequently blamed for mental health issues and the drop in face-to-face (FtF) contact seen around the world. However, in the case of socializing there’s no...
In 10 seconds? Scientists have discovered that depression and anxiety are linked to a receptor located in our brain. The finding may pave the way for novel approaches and therapies to “switch off” major depressive and mood disorde...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have managed to erase fearful memories by studying the twin almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a key part in our reaction to fear. This can potentially help us treat anxiety-based disorders bette...
In 10 seconds? Studies have found evidence that mobile health apps can reduce depression and help improve our moods. Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial, comparing users of mental health apps and a productivity app...
Studies suggest that the practice of mindfulness, which is a technique making people observe their own thoughts and emotions, may be a good method to ease the psychological symptoms of menopause in women. In 10 seconds? According...