Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental health difficulties compared to standard…
Tag: Psychology & Psychiatry
Coaches can boost athletes’ mental health by being ‘authentic leaders’
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sports coaches could strengthen athletes’ mental health and protect them from mental illness by adopting an “authentic leadership” style, a new study reveals. Researchers found when…
Vaping worsens sleep quality and the mental health of young people, suggests study
Credit: oka bemby from Pexels Vape use significantly impacts the sleep quality and anxiety levels of young adults, suggests a new study from the University of Surrey published in the…
Pioneering research reveals empathetic communication can help overcome vaccine hesitancy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain An international study has shown for the first time how empathetic correction of misinformation among vaccine-hesitant patients can significantly improve attitudes towards vaccination—and potentially boost vaccine…
Psychosocial therapies could be effective treatment for non-physical symptoms of menopause
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new…
Why bans on smartphones or social media for teenagers could do more harm than good
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There are growing calls for young people under the age of 16 to be banned from having smartphones or access to social media. The Smartphone Free…
Improving social symptoms of depression with a common anesthetic
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry, researchers from Osaka University have used a mouse model of depression to reveal that one form of ketamine…
Research shows older adults with a history of stroke at high risk of pandemic-induced depression
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new longitudinal study from the University of Toronto highlights the substantial mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with a history of…
Experts outline recommendations for reducing traumatic birth experiences
Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels International experts have published recommendations for practice, policy and research that have the potential to reduce the occurrence of negative birth experiences and the development…
New digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in people living with long-term physical health conditions
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioral therapy reduced distress in 89% of participants living with long-term physical health conditions, a new King’s College London study finds. The…
