New research uncovers how cannabis addiction, not casual use, is genetically tied to severe mental health conditions, raising red flags for policy, treatment, and prevention. Study: The genetic relationship between cannabis use disorder, cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. Image credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers in … Read more
A research team has designed and implemented a group motivational interviewing system using multiple chatbots to support premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a common disorder among women. The system consists of chatbots serving as a facilitator or peers, which simulate a group counseling environment for PMS management. The study could provide valuable insights into the use of … Read more
Mental Health, Retinal Disease Linked: Study Shows Higher Risk Table of Contents Mental Health, Retinal Disease Linked: Study Shows Higher Risk mental health link: bipolar, depression tied to higher risk of retinal disease, vision loss the connection between mental health and vision key findings at a glance did you know? study methodology the numbers behind … Read more
TOPLINE: Individuals older than 50 years with bipolar or major depressive disorder were more likely to have retinal disease, and those with a diagnosis of retinal disease and a psychiatric illness were at sharply higher risk for impaired vision than those with retinal disease alone. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of adults aged … Read more
Brain ageing is related to cognitive decline, which in turn diminishes essential cognitive functions like memory, critical thinking, and more. Brain ageing is also associated with neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s. The scientific community is continuously trying to identify risk factors. Depression alters brain structure.(Shutterstock) A study published in the journal Psychological Medicine has … Read more
A mechanism involving potassium channels in the brain that control brain cell activity could provide a new and fundamentally different way of treating depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder, according to two complementary papers published recently by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In two new research articles, published … Read more
The patient is a 46-year-old Chinese woman. Seven years ago, following a period of psychological stress, she gradually developed low mood and decreased interest, accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. She was diagnosed with moderate MDD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) [7]. During this period, … Read more
For millions of people, depression is a battle fought with therapy, medication and lifestyle changes but what happens when those treatments don’t work? For nearly half of all individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), this is not just a hypothetical, it is their everyday reality. When depression treatments fail: The hidden struggle of treatment-resistant … Read more
Compared with adults without disabilities, those with disabilities have higher rates of general drug misuse, but information on their misuse of prescription drugs specifically has been lacking. Now, a new analysis has reported that, overall, adults with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to misuse prescription drugs as those without disabilities. Reporting in the American … Read more
Bipolar disorder (BD) is common, affecting some 6 million Americans and 3% of individuals worldwide. Despite its high prevalence, experts say the disorder is poorly understood, underdiagnosed, and underfunded. It’s been more than 50 years since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lithium, the best treatment and gold standard for BD. But lithium … Read more