Studying the exposome concept for a healthier future for all children
Dr. Irene van Kamp, from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, discusses the exposome concept to study the role of the environment in human disease.
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy reduces suicidal ideation
People who undergo Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy have high grades of satisfaction with the physical and psychological effects – and have fewer suicidal thoughts.
Research combats rise of drug overdose deaths by addressing stigma
Looking at rising cases of drug overdose deaths, researchers discuss how stigma correlates to poor health outcomes for those struggling with addiction.
Is there any psychological benefit to the superman pose?
Can the superman pose really affects confidence and behaviour, as implied in popular culture? Scientists, working in an international collaboration, have the answer.
eMOTIONAL Cities: Mapping cities through the senses of who make them
Funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, eMOTIONAL Cities is a 48-month project, with a total budget of nearly €5 million, that is designed to fully characterise the intensity and complexity of urban health challenges and inequalities.
What are four signs of ADHD in women?
ADHD in women can often present differently from ADHD in men – knowing the signs can help with common symptoms like inattentiveness, depression and anxiety.
Loneliness during COVID increased by 5% across Global North
The meta-analysis, looking at loneliness during COVID in North America and Europe, finds that "the pandemic does appear to have increased loneliness" - so, how bad is it?
Research on nature and mental health lacks ethnic diversity
Evidential proof shows that nature helps mental health – but most research focuses on white people, missing crucial ethnic diversity data.
Seven-day social media break can reduce depression and anxiety
While the negative side effects of scrolling through social media are well-known, social media breaks have been proven to change mental health outcomes.
Does student loan repayment have negative health consequences?
Student loan repayment can heighten cardiovascular illness risk for middle-aged adults in the US, as mental health worsens with greater debt.
Scientists invent drug that stops the biology of fear
Tokyo researchers reveal how the biology of fear works - potentially changing how PTSD and anxiety are treated in future.
Loneliness and depression highest in older women during pandemic
Data from 50,000 Canadians finds that loneliness and depression were highest in women aged between 65 to 74, with two-thirds feeling separated from their family.
TikTok algorithm harms mental health via “unrealistic beauty standards”
A study analyses adolescent opinions on the mental health benefits and risks of the TikTok algorithm, like "excessive use" and "unrealistic beauty standards".
Depression treatment less likely to work for non-white patients
The University of Cincinnati found that depression treatment is more likely to work for patients who are employed, or have a degree.
42% of adults with ADHD have “excellent” mental health
Adults with ADHD are shown to flourish when they are married, physically active, and free from chronic pain and other mental health issues.
Can people alleviate depression with psilocybin microdosing?
Psychedelic use has been found to have positive effects on mental disorders – now, psilocybin microdosing shows hope for relieving depression.
Loneliness can be tackled by finding the ‘flow’ in meaningful activities
Researchers suggest that to combat loneliness, finding activities with the ‘flow’ – engaging deeply in meaningful activities – can increase leisure and reduce loneliness.
Ten ways to protect employee mental health during a global crisis
The last two years created psychological strain, with the pandemic sparking feelings of uncertainty about both professional and personal futures - creating issues for employee mental health.
The gut microbiome and personality: Can food change who you are?
'You are what you eat' has never rung so true, as researchers uncover links between the gut microbiome and personality traits - so, can nutrition change our psychology?
Can psychedelic drugs provide insights to the attribution of consciousness?
Psychedelic drugs have recently been used to treat mental health disorders – now scientists find they can also provide better understanding into the attribution of consciousness.
