Adolescent depression
A new study published in PLOS Medicine examines the impact of social media (SM) use on adolescent depression rates in France. Researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center developed an individual-based microsimulation model to track depression outcomes from 2000 to 2022 among 18.6 million French adolescents born between 1990
Adolescent depression
A new study published in PLOS Medicine examines the impact of social media (SM) use on adolescent depression rates in France. Researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center developed an individual-based microsimulation model to track depression outcomes from 2000 to 2022 among 18.6 million French adolescents born between 1990
Child development
Children who participate in center-based or family-based Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Finland may experience a protective effect against the negative impact of maternal psychological distress on child social and emotional development. The FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study, which drew from a sample of 1,191 children aged 24.
Childhood mental disorders
Research on schizophrenia conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center suggests that childhood trauma, particularly physical neglect, is associated with cognitive impairment in individuals with the condition. The study, published in Schizophrenia Research, found non-linear relationships between reported childhood trauma and cognitive impairment, with cumulative trauma explaining more cognitive impairment than
Childhood mental disorders
A recent study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience has shed light on the association between early life adversity (ELA) and anhedonia, a predictor of adolescent depression. The research found that approximately 20% of adolescents experience anhedonia, which is linked to a higher risk of developing depression. The study, funded
Bipolar disorder
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has provided significant insights into the cross-kingdom composition of the gut microbiota in adolescents with bipolar depression. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from the Guangzhou Medical University, has identified distinct alterations in the gut microbiota composition and
Anxiety
Research from the University of Toronto has investigated the relationship between the gut microbiome and internalizing symptoms, depression, or anxiety in children and adolescents. The study, which included a systematic review and meta-analysis, found an association between decreased gut microbial diversity and greater depression symptoms in adults. However, findings on
Childhood mental disorders
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has provided alarming findings on the increasing burden of depression among adolescents and young adults aged 15-39 years globally. According to the research, the global depression burden among this age group has increased dramatically from 1990 to 2021, with projections
Anxiety
Research conducted by Charles Sturt University has highlighted the significant impact of parental adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on adolescent mental health, particularly depression and anxiety. The study analyzed data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, a population-based longitudinal cohort study, and found that exposure to threat-related and deprivation-related ACEs
Antidepressants
Researchers from Kyoto University, in collaboration with other institutions, have conducted a study to better understand the side effects of newer-generation antidepressants in children and adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). The researchers aim to evaluate the specific adverse events (AEs) associated with these medications and their comparative tolerability. The
Autism
Adolescents with autism are more likely to experience depression than their non-autistic peers, yet the risk factors for depression in autistic adolescents are not well understood. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, aimed to better comprehend the mechanisms of depression in
