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AI System Helps Doctors Detect Suicide Risk Among Patients
An innovative study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) indicates that artificial intelligence can play a critical role in identifying patients at risk for suicide, thereby enhancing prevention strategies during regular medical visits. The research, spearheaded by Colin Walsh, an associate professor of biomedical informatics, medicine and psychiatry, tested the efficacy of the Vanderbilt Suicide…
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New Study Finds Loneliness and Social Isolation Increase Risk of Major Diseases
Interactions with friends and family may play a crucial role in maintaining our health by boosting the immune system and lowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, according to new research. A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge and Fudan University in China examined blood…
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New Research Unveils How Sleep Prevents Unwanted Memories From Intruding
Researchers led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) have made an intriguing discovery that could pave the way for innovative mental health treatments. Their recent study connects poor sleep with deficits in brain regions responsible for keeping unwanted thoughts at bay, shedding light on why sleep problems often correlate with mental health issues. Published…
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University of Michigan Study Finds Sleep Schedules Crucial for Emotional Well-Being
As the year comes to a close and to-do lists lengthen, sleep is often the first thing people sacrifice. However, a new study led by the University of Michigan suggests that maintaining a sleep schedule aligned with our internal clocks — or circadian rhythms — can provide a powerful boost to emotional well-being, potentially mitigating…
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New Study Reveals Gut Serotonin’s Role in Treating Depression and Anxiety
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled a potential new pathway for treating depression and anxiety that could revolutionize how these common mental health issues are managed. The study, published in Gastroenterology, identifies serotonin production in the gut as a key factor in alleviating mood disorders and mitigating digestive issues, particularly in children born to…
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Intentional Social Media Use Helps Ease Anxiety and Depression, Study Shows
A recent University of British Columbia (UBC) study has revealed that young adults’ mental health can improve based on how they use social media, as opposed to the time they spend on it. The research, led by Amori Mikami, a psychology professor at UBC, has been published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. This…
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Teenage Loneliness and Mental Health: New Study Reveals Heightened Threat Response After Isolation
A new study led by the University of Cambridge has uncovered a significant and troubling link between isolation and heightened threat responses in teenagers, even when they are virtually connected. This discovery sheds light on the growing mental health crises affecting young people globally, particularly increases in anxiety disorders. The cognitive neuroscience experiment, published today…
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Researchers Pioneer New Understanding of Amygdala and Anxiety Disorders
In a decisive leap towards unraveling the mysteries of the brain’s involvement in emotional disorders, scientists led by the University of California, Davis have discovered new cell clusters within the amygdala. Their findings, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, could pave the way for more precise treatments for anxiety and depression, conditions impacting millions…
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New Study Unveils University Students’ Increased Mental Health Distress During COVID-19, Decline in Support Service Utilization
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted university students’ mental health, amplifying distress while simultaneously reducing their utilization of vital support services, according to a new study from George Mason University’s College of Public Health. Elaine Russell, a doctoral candidate in public health at George Mason University, led the study under the mentorship of Kenneth Griffin, a…
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New Study Links Dehydration to Muscle Cramps in IRONMAN Triathletes
As athletes gear up for the IRONMAN World Championship on Oct. 26, a new study suggests they may need to focus more on staying hydrated to prevent muscle cramps, a common issue in these grueling competitions. The research, led by Washington State University and published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, analyzed medical data…
