Magnetic fields to alleviate anxiety
It is possible to unlearn fears. And this works even better when a specific region of the brain has previously been stimulated magnetically. This has been shown by researchers from the Würzburg University Hospital in a new study.
Young victims of cyberbullying twice as likely to attempt suicide and self-harm, study finds
Children and young people under-25 who become victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to enact self-harm and attempt suicide than non-victims.
New study rebut the claim that antidepressants do not work
A theory that has gained considerable attention in international media, including Newsweek and the CBS broadcast 60 minutes, suggest that antidepressant drugs, such as the SSRIs, do not exert any actual antidepressant effect. A research group at the Sahlgrenska Academy has now analyzed data from…
Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression
Multi-week regimen may be an effective complement to traditional therapy, multiple studies suggest
Marijuana associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension
Marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from hypertension, according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Low-dose diazepam can increase social competitiveness
EPFL scientists have discovered how low-dose anxiolytics increase the social competitiveness of high-anxious individuals by boosting the energy output of mitochondria in an area of the mammalian brain that controls motivation and reward.
Your Hands May Reveal the Struggle to Maintain Self-Control
Study shows decision-making in real time It takes just a few seconds to choose a cookie over an apple and wreck your diet for the day.But what is happening during those few seconds while you make the decision?
Marijuana and Vulnerability to Psychosis
Going from an occasional user of marijuana to a weekly or daily user increases an adolescent’s risk of having recurrent psychotic-like experiences by 159%, according to a new Canadian study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. The study also reports effects of…
Study shows childhood psychiatric disorders increase risk for later adult addiction
These findings emphasize the need for early detection and intervention
PTSD in children quickly and effectively treatable within hours
Children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) can be successfully treated with only a few hours of EMDR or cognitive behavioral writing therapy (CBWT). This is the finding of a new research paper by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and GGZ Rivierduinen (Trauma Center…
Does Religion Protect Against Suicide?
Religious participation is linked to lower suicide rates in many parts of the world, including the United States and Russia, but does not protect against the risk of suicide in sections of Europe and Asia, finds new research by a Michigan State University scholar.
Burden of Physical Health Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Suicide
Chronic illness, even in patients with no record of mental health problems, raises suicide risk substantially, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine