Archyde Man Parades Sister-in-Law’s head Through Indian Village After Brutal Killing – Mental Health Concerns Raised Basanti, India – A shocking act of violence has gripped the village of Basanti in West Bengal, India, after a 50-year-old man allegedly beheaded his sister-in-law and then paraded through the streets with her head. The incident, which occurred … 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
TOPLINE: Nearly 19 million US children live with at least one parent meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition; DSM-5) criteria for substance use disorder (SUD), representing one quarter of all US children in 2023. Over 6.1 million of these children have parents with comorbid SUD and mental illness, making them particularly … Read more
Many people, from drivers to doctors, work in shifts. Some start early in the morning, others at midday. Some work at night while everyone else is asleep. Working at night is particularly challenging for the body because it goes against our natural rhythms. How does a person get used to it? Specialists provide some helpful … Read more
Summary In summary, the evidence shows that Romas and Irish Travellers have significantly worse mental health outcomes than the general population; this is a theme that was common to all countries studied. This trend is particularly marked in women, but more unclear in adolescents and children. There is a link between Romas’ physical health and … Read more
World Bipolar Day 2025: Understanding the Condition and Seeking Help By World Today News Expert journalist Published: march 29, 2025 Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma This Sunday, march 30th, marks World Bipolar Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar disorder and combating the stigma surrounding this frequently enough misunderstood mental health condition.The … Read more
anxiety, depression Significantly Worsen Outcomes for IBD Patients, Study Finds Table of Contents anxiety, depression Significantly Worsen Outcomes for IBD Patients, Study Finds IBD & Mental Health: The shocking link Between Anxiety, Depression, and Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes understanding the Complex IBD-Mental Health Connection Clinical Implications: Holistic Care is Crucial Looking Ahead: Future Research … Read more
TOPLINE: Among patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), those with both clinical and biochemical disease activity and two common mental disorders had a more than sixfold increased risk for adverse outcomes, including flares, glucocorticosterioid use, hospitalisations, and death. METHODOLOGY: Researchers assessed the impact of psychological comorbidity and disease activity on IBD prognosis in a … Read more
The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started a review of medicines containing finasteride and dutasteride following concerns about associated suicidal ideation and behaviors. Medicines containing finasteride (5 mg tablets) and dutasteride (0.5 mg capsules) are approved to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Products containing finasteride are also used … Read more