Stroke survivors with depression or anxiety who attend talking therapy sessions are more likely to recover from their psychological symptoms, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The first of its kind study, published in Nature Mental Health, analysed data from all 1.9 million patients who attended NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression services … Read more
Fearne Cotton is redefining what happiness looks like in her 40s. “It’s just maybe a level of average contentment that I’m aiming for – I don’t even know if I’m needing to land on happiness,” says the podcaster and author. “I’m pretty happy these days when I just feel even and average. I’m not looking … Read more
FORMER Dancing With The Stars pro Emily Barker has opened up on her whirlwind move to a remote Irish island that “didn’t quite go to plan”. The professional dancer, 28, relocated from the UK to an island off the coast of Ireland back in January with her partner Olly Ashton and their dogs. 3 Emily … Read more
In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant emotional development, potentially offering new ways to identify children at risk for future behavioral and emotional challenges. The groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Yicheng Zhang and Dr. Mary L. Phillips at the University of Pittsburgh … Read more
Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Anna Freud. The analysis, published in the journal Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, combined results from 71 existing studies involving 63,041 young people aged … Read more
Researchers have found that greenspace exposure is associated with widespread patterns of structural brain development during early adolescence, which in turn are associated with better academic and mental outcomes. The findings of the study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, emphasize the need to integrate natural environments into urban and educational settings and provide key … Read more
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
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New Delhi: Niti Aayog will soon come up with a blueprint on improving quality of brain health and recognising early signs of cognitive disorders and dementia. The move is aimed at preventing the rising cases of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy and stroke, among others in the country. A senior government official, aware of … Read more