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29-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Novel Screening Tool and Recovery Program May Help Reduce Mental Health Problems After Trauma
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A novel screening tool helps to identify hospitalized trauma patients at high risk for later mental health problems, and an emotional recovery program for trauma patients is feasible, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

Released: 30-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Scientists uncover how fermented-food bacteria can guard against depression, anxiety
University of Virginia Health System

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety.

Newswise: Traumatic Memories Are Represented Differently Than Regular Sad Memories in the Brains of People With PTSD, New Research Shows
28-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Traumatic Memories Are Represented Differently Than Regular Sad Memories in the Brains of People With PTSD, New Research Shows
Mount Sinai Health System

A new analysis of the brain activity of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first to reveal that traumatic memories are represented in the brain in an entirely different way than sad autobiographical memories.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Even a joyous holiday season can cause stress for most Americans
American Psychological Association (APA)

U.S. adults are feeling joyous but overwhelmed this holiday season, as nearly nine in 10 (89%) say that concerns such as not having enough money, missing loved ones and anticipating family conflict cause them stress at this time of year, according to the results of a new poll by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Genetic Study Unlocks New Connections between Sleep Problems and Mental Health
University of Helsinki

A massive genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications, shedding new light on the intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions.

Newswise: UAlbany Expert Available to Discuss the Intersection of Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:25 PM EST
UAlbany Expert Available to Discuss the Intersection of Social Media and Youth Mental Health
University at Albany, State University of New York

New interview featuring University at Albany expert Sarah Domoff on the ways social media can shape youth mental health, strategies for healthy social media use and ways that regulation rooted in policy can help.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
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The latest articles on occupational medicine, workplace culture, and the labor market are in the "In the Workplace" channel on Newswise.

       
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Released: 29-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Matters of the brain
University Health Network (UHN)

​Researchers at UHN's Krembil Brain Institute have uncovered links between structural changes in the brain and neuropsychiatric symptoms of various neurodegenerative diseases.

27-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Psychological science can help counter spread of misinformation, says APA report
American Psychological Association (APA)

Debunking, “prebunking,” nudging and teaching digital literacy are several of the more effective ways to counter misinformation, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Why new patient paperwork isn’t just busy work
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

It may feel as if the questionnaires from your doctor’s office are a waste of time, but they actually serve a more important role in your health care than you think

Released: 28-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
MSU expert: 5 tips for emotionally healthy holiday gatherings
Michigan State University

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall, director of MSU’s Family and Communication Relationships Lab, shares five ways to stay emotionally healthy amid the pressure and stress holiday gatherings can bring.

Newswise: Give yourself the perfect gift: Trim your holiday stress
Released: 27-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Give yourself the perfect gift: Trim your holiday stress
UT Southwestern Medical Center

We all know the popular holiday song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” But for many people, a more appropriate lyric might be “It’s the Most Stressful Time of the Year.”

Released: 27-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Baylor Researcher Explores the Resiliency of the Blackfeet Community
Baylor University

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a five-year, $3.37 million research grant to Baylor University, Blackfeet Community College (BFCC) in Browning, Montana, and Montana State University-Bozeman to explore how the resiliency of the Blackfeet American Indian community could mitigate the health effects related to historical and childhood trauma.

   
Released: 23-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EST
New study on experience of adopted people as they become parents
University of East Anglia

Parenting is always challenging, but for adopted people becoming a mum or dad can be extra demanding, as well as extra special – according to research from the University of East Anglia.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Can sound stimulation lessen long-term concussion symptoms?
Wiley

New research indicates that acoustic stimulation of the brain may ease persistent symptoms in individuals who experienced mild traumatic brain injury in the past. The study, which is published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, included 106 military service members, veterans, or their spouses with persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury 3 months to 10 years ago.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
New study on experience of adopted people as they become parents
University of East Anglia

Becoming a parent can be a turning point for adopted people, but it can also bring up past issues of loss, rejection, and abuse. Support is needed for adopted parents to break cycles of neglect and abuse

Released: 22-Nov-2023 11:30 AM EST
Depression, anxiety, and stress frequently co-occur in Black pregnant individuals
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Black pregnant individuals frequently experience more than one mental health concern, according to findings published by Susan Gennaro, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor in the William F. Connell School of Nursing at Boston College, and colleagues in The Nurse Practitioner.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
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Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

Newswise: ASU experts share mindfulness tips for the holiday season
Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
ASU experts share mindfulness tips for the holiday season
Arizona State University (ASU)

We all know the holidays can be hectic — and even science backs this up. A 2020 study by the American Psychological Association found that a quarter of all Americans consider themselves "extremely stressed" during the holiday season. Triggering that stress? According to the study: things like not having enough time, money and the incessant pressure to give or receive gifts.

Released: 20-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Mental health of surfers creates US$1trillion wave for economy
Griffith University

Surfing has a significant impact on the global economy, contributing about US$1 trillion a year by improving the mental health of surfers.

Newswise: Study finds possible early predictor of successful transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for major depression
Released: 20-Nov-2023 12:00 AM EST
Study finds possible early predictor of successful transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for major depression
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A new study from UCLA Health researchers demonstrates that a novel treatment is effective in most patients with major depressive symptoms even after multiple failed courses of antidepressant medication.

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16-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
Survey: From inflation to world affairs, stressors pile up for Americans this holiday season
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

The season of comfort and joy is upon us, but a new survey finds that for many Americans, it’s the season of stress and worry. The survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine finds Americans are feeling the strain from inflation and world affairs.

   
Newswise: Ingestible electronic device detects breathing depression in patients
Released: 18-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Ingestible electronic device detects breathing depression in patients
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Diagnosing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea usually requires a patient to spend the night in a sleep lab, hooked up to a variety of sensors and monitors. Researchers from MIT, Celero Systems, and West Virginia University hope to make that process less intrusive, using an ingestible capsule they developed that can monitor vital signs from within the patient’s GI tract.

   
Released: 17-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
MSU partners with Michigan State Police to create school safety modules
Michigan State University

Michigan State University education experts partnered with the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety to develop a series of six asynchronous courses to improve school safety.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Diego A. Pizzagalli named founding director of UC Irvine depression research institute
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023—Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D. – a leading researcher into the causes, manifestation and treatment of mood disorders, particularly major depression – has been named the founding director of a transdisciplinary depression research institute at the University of California, Irvine, following a nationwide search.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
High school students with multiple concussions report increased suicidal behavior
University of Michigan

High school students, particularly males, who reported a history of concussion in the last year were more likely to engage in suicidal thoughts, planning or attempts than their nonconcussed peers, according to a study by a research team that includes a researcher at the University of Michigan.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
More Than 1 in 10 Pediatric Ambulance Runs Are for Mental Health Emergencies
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

A new study offers a novel look at the scope of the youth mental health crisis across the United States – in 2019-2020, more than 1 in 10 kids who were brought to the hospital by ambulance had a behavioral health emergency. Out of these behavioral health emergencies, 85 percent were in 12-17-year-olds. Findings were published in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine.

13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children’s behavior problems
American Psychological Association (APA)

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
Released: 16-Nov-2023 6:05 AM EST
Young people less likely to study at university if mother has maternal depression
University of Bristol

Young people whose mothers experienced periods of depression during their lifetime were less likely to study at university, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 4:05 AM EST
Physician burnout reduced with peer support, study finds
Kaiser Permanente

A new Kaiser Permanente physician peer support program designed to reduce burnout helped improve doctors’ well-being and had a positive impact on the culture of the medical departments that took part in the program, Kaiser Permanente researchers found.

Newswise: New Studies of Brain Activity Explain Benefits of Electroconvulsive Therapy
14-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
New Studies of Brain Activity Explain Benefits of Electroconvulsive Therapy
University of California San Diego

Researchers from UC San Diego have shed new light on why electroconvulsive therapy has such a high success rate, a mystery that has puzzled doctors and scientists for almost a century. Findings could help improve this controversial treatment.

Newswise: Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk
Released: 14-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk
Van Andel Institute

A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protection mechanisms in the brain as potential contributors to suicide risk.

   
Released: 14-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Memorial Hermann Launches “Code Lilac” Program to Increase Emotional Support Available for its Workforce
Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston launches Code Lilac to provide emotional support to workforce members who have experienced stressful patient or work-related events.

Newswise: Study Reduces ‘Vivid Imagery’ That Fuels Addiction Cravings
Released: 14-Nov-2023 8:30 AM EST
Study Reduces ‘Vivid Imagery’ That Fuels Addiction Cravings
Florida Atlantic University

New research shows promise in treating addiction cravings by combining eye movements and guided instructions to process memories. Researchers transformed dysfunctional memories stored in the brain through processing and integration.

Newswise: Health plays a role in older adults’ vulnerability to scams, poll suggests
10-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Health plays a role in older adults’ vulnerability to scams, poll suggests
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Three in ten say they’ve been victims of at least one scam, according to a new poll that reveals an especially strong link between an older adult’s health and their vulnerability to scams – both being able to spot one and becoming the victim of one.

Newswise: Women with Depression Have 20% Lower Taurine Concentration in the Hippocampus
Released: 14-Nov-2023 12:00 AM EST
Women with Depression Have 20% Lower Taurine Concentration in the Hippocampus
National Research Council of Science and Technology

For the first time, a research team in Korea has discovered there is a significant relationship between depression and the taurine concentration in the hippocampus.

Newswise: Limited positive childhood experiences linked to higher binge-eating risk in college
Released: 13-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
Limited positive childhood experiences linked to higher binge-eating risk in college
University of Houston

New findings from the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance reveal a significant association between a lower number of positive childhood experiences and a higher prevalence of binge-eating disorder characteristics, as well as lower scores for intuitive eating.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
"Zoom fatigue": Exhaustion caused by video conferencing proven on a neurophysiological level for the first time
Graz University of Technology

Using EEG and ECG data, researchers at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Graz University of Technology were able to prove that video conferences and online education formats lead to greater fatigue than face-to-face alternatives

     
Released: 13-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
It takes a village: Hunter-gatherer approach to childcare suggests that the key to mother and child wellbeing may be many caregivers
University of Cambridge

Infants may need more physical contact and care than Western childcare systems provide, the study found.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Study Finds People with Inflammatory Arthritis Face Significant Psychological Challenges in Maintaining Employment
Hospital for Special Surgery

Study reveals significant psychological impact of maintaining employment while coping with inflammatory arthritis.

8-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
When keeping secrets could brighten your day
American Psychological Association (APA)

Though people often want to share good news as soon as they learn it, a study published by the American Psychological Association has found that keeping good news a secret before telling someone else could make people feel more energized and alive.

Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Adolescent and young adult sex workers more likely to experience muscle dysmorphia
University of Toronto

Using data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, a new study published in the journal Sexual Health researchers found significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia.

Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Health: Lack of friend or family visits is associated with increased risk of dying
BioMed Central

Never being visited by friends or family is associated with a 39% increased risk of death, study finds.

   
Released: 10-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Do pets make you happier? MSU study shows they didn’t during the pandemic
Michigan State University

There is a general understanding that pets have a positive impact on one’s well-being. A new study by Michigan State University found that although pet owners reported pets improving their lives, there was not a reliable association between pet ownership and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newswise: Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness
Released: 9-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness
Elsevier

Research and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers – objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track, predict, and treat diseases.

Newswise: Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. showed that, among the people who suffered with atopic dermatitis, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month, while 17% reported more than 11 days.



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