8+ hour, 44+ min ago  (385+ words) Many women who become pregnant while taking antidepressants face a difficult decision: Should they continue their medication to protect themselves against severe depression, or stop to avoid possible risks to the baby? "We know that untreated severe mental illness can…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (228+ words) The Connection Between Sleep and Immunity While sleep apnea is well known for causing snoring and daytime fatigue, researchers have long suspected it also impacts the immune system. This study used the TriNetX global health database to track over 1 million…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (224+ words) Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression. This pattern was not observed in men, suggesting the biological pathways linking trauma to depression…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (357+ words) Could a smart watch act as an early'warning system for depression relapse? New research from McMaster University suggests that disruptions in a person's sleep and daily activity routine, as detected through a simple wrist-worn device, can signal when there is…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (419+ words) Anxiety disorders " including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and phobias " affect as many as one in four people over the course of their lives. They often begin early in life and persist for years, inflicting significant personal, social and economic…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (459+ words) In clinical and performance settings, hypnosis is currently used in areas including behaviour change, stress and anxiety management, and performance in sport and high-pressure environments. Clinical hypnosis is a core specialisation within the new Professional Certificate in Health (Integrative Clinical…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (728+ words) Genetic Blueprint of Mania in Bipolar Disorder Unveiled'Mirage News Researchers at King's College London and the University of Florence have, for the first time, identified the specific genetic blueprint of mania, the defining feature of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (520+ words) Digital Therapy Boosts Anxiety, Asthma Control'Mirage News A new study shows that internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) can effectively reduce asthma-related anxiety in adults with asthma. Participants who received ICBT reported less anxiety related to their asthma, better asthma control,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (172+ words) A UNIGE and HUG team has, for the first time, described the interaction between the cerebellum and the brain's reward system in people with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a neuropsychiatric disorder that affects around 1% of the population and is best known…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (409+ words) The human brain is constantly processing information that unfolds at different speeds - from split-second reactions to sudden environmental changes to slower, more reflective processes such as understanding context or meaning. A new study from Rutgers Health, published in Nature Communications,…...