Clinical trials
Current research from the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Suita, Japan, suggests that existing treatments for dementia may only delay cognitive deterioration without improving cognitive function. This conclusion is based on preliminary findings from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 60 patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia.
Menopause
Research conducted at Liverpool John Moores University reveals a significant association between the menopausal transition and suicidality, particularly during the perimenopausal stage. The study, published in Women's Health, found that 84% of the included studies reported an association between menopause and increased suicidality. Hormonal changes, pre-existing mental health
Medical research
Individuals with psychosis risk symptoms exhibit disruptions in emotional regulation, which are linked to impaired social functioning and clinical symptoms. A recent study conducted at Northwestern University investigated the intentional regulation of electrodermal responding in individuals with psychosis risk symptoms. The research involved 70 participants who underwent a paradigm examining
Mental health
Researchers at the Medical University of Lodz, Poland have published a new review on the relationship between impaired brain network functional connectivity and schizophrenia negative symptoms. The study emphasized the role of cortico-limbic, cortico-striatal, and cortico-basal ganglia circuits in the development and severity of negative symptoms. However, the study noted
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Research at the University of Calgary has shed light on the relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and healthy aging. The study, funded by the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), investigated whether the positivity bias, a phenomenon where older adults tend to focus on positive
HIV
Research published in the journal Psychology, Health & Medicine has investigated the effectiveness of mental health interventions for people living with HIV (PLWH). The study, which analyzed 14 systematic reviews, found that Motivational Interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy can have a positive impact on mental health outcomes for PLWH. Specifically, cognitive-behavioral
Autism
Research from Miami University has discovered that individuals with autism may face biases in the workplace, with autistic characteristics leading to perceptions of poor work traits, increased anxiety, and introversion. However, the study found that disclosing one's autism diagnosis can have a positive impact on job perceptions, especially
Autism
Research from Miami University has discovered that individuals with autism may face biases in the workplace, with autistic characteristics leading to perceptions of poor work traits, increased anxiety, and introversion. However, the study found that disclosing one's autism diagnosis can have a positive impact on job perceptions, especially
Mental health
With the term "narcissist" frequently used in therapy circles and popular culture, it's essential to differentiate between everyday narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). NPD is a serious mental health condition characterized by a persistent pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. According
Mental health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning that living conditions, poverty, violence, inequality, and poor housing have a profound impact on an individual's mental well-being. Mental health is not solely determined by personal traits, but rather by the environment in which people grow, live, and work.
Marijuana
Britain's top psychiatrist has sounded the alarm on the dangers of cannabis use among teenagers, citing research that shows users are 11 times more likely to experience a psychotic episode later in life. Dr. Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has expressed concern that the
Autism
A scoping review published in BMC Psychology has revealed that digital health interventions (DHIs) can be an effective tool in supporting the psychological health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research consistently shows that parents of children with ASD are at a greater risk of psychological difficulties,
