Depression linked to specific changes in eating preferences
Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchSocial but lonely? The emotional challenges of highly sensitive people
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) experience greater emotional loneliness due to their deep need for meaningful relationships, but their social interactions are similar to the general population.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchExploring the use of genomic classifier tests in prostate cancer risk stratification
A systematic review found that while genomic classifier (GC) tests may influence risk classifications or treatment decisions for patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa), there is a need for better data on their cost-effectiveness, clinical utility, and their impact on racial and ethnic groups, particularly Black men.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchEuropean research project seeks faster depression treatment solutions
Depression can affect anyone. It is common, and in many cases severe. These days, there are good treatments available, typically involving a combination of psychotherapy and medication.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchAddressing loneliness in borderline personality disorder treatment
Loneliness is a key driver in the maintenance of borderline personality disorder (BPD), Harvard researchers argue. Thus, many patients cite increased social connection as a primary treatment goal.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchPsilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction
One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new report suggests.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchNew study reveals complex attitudes toward psychedelic therapy
In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview with researchers from Emory University, a new study published today reveals complex attitudes toward psychedelic therapy, with detailed statistics showing both strong support for potential benefits and significant awareness of risks.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchGaps in reporting psychotherapy may hinder effectiveness of psychedelic treatments
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is gaining attention as a promising approach to treat patients with mental disorders for whom conventional treatments have been insufficient.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchPsilocybin helps reduce depression in clinicians amid COVID-19 crisis
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy resulted in significant reductions in depression among clinicians who provided front-line COVID-19 care in 2020 and 2021.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchMany veterans pursue psychedelics for healing or spiritual exploration
Most U.S. military veterans who have used psychedelics reported in a recent study that they pursued the substances for healing or spiritual exploration, and over 80% said they benefited from the experience – even those who had challenging outcomes.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchHome-based brain stimulation shows promise in treating depression
A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London; and the University of East London.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchResearch highlights importance of feedback in youth mental health care
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that the effectiveness of youth mental health services can be improved by providing clinicians with frequent youth and family feedback and coaching leaders to support clinicians' effective use of the feedback.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchTargeting brain lesions with TMS shows promise in treating PTSD in veterans
Researchers have identified specific brain lesions associated with reduced PTSD symptoms in veterans, providing a potential noninvasive neuromodulation target. TMS applied to this PTSD circuit could offer new hope for effective treatment.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchRemote video consultations show positive impact on depression and anxiety
Remote video consultations between patients and mental health specialists show a small but significant improvement on symptoms of depression and anxiety, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchMount Sinai expands psychedelic research center with major donation from Parsons Foundation
Mount Sinai Health System this week celebrated the opening of an expansion of its psychedelic psychotherapy research center into a new location and announced a foundational $5 million gift from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchRenewed interest in psychedelics as potential addiction therapies
After years of being seen as dangerous "party drugs," psychedelic substances are receiving renewed attention as therapies for addiction -- but far more research is needed, according to a new special series of articles in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, published at Rutgers University.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchLegislative changes improve mental health care access for pregnant and postpartum women
Pregnant and postpartum women with depression and anxiety have a slightly better chance of getting psychotherapy these days, a new study finds. And they are paying less of their own money when they do.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchChildren with a safe and positive understanding of technology enjoy higher contentment
New research by the UCD School of Medicine looking at the level of digital skills among children aged 10 and 11 found those with a safe and positive understanding of technology and smart devices enjoyed overall higher levels of contentment compared to their less digital savvy peers.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchCould taking vinegar every day help reduce depression?
In a recent study, daily vinegar ingestion significantly improved depression scores in overweight, healthy adults over four weeks, potentially due to enhanced niacin metabolism.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchWeight loss reduces risky decisions and boosts mood in highly obese individuals, study finds
Researchers examine how significant weight loss in highly obese individuals influences their metabolism, psychological state, and decision-making processes.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchUIC researchers explore digital tools to personalize depression treatment
New research at the University of Illinois Chicago is testing whether digital tools can help predict which patients with depression will benefit from specific treatments and help deliver those treatments to them on demand.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchStudy links OCD improvement to brain activity shift
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who have undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS), a rapidly emerging therapeutic approach for severe psychiatric disorders. The study, led by led by Drs. Sameer Sheth and Wayne Goodman along with co-lead authors, Drs. Nicole Provenza, Sandy Reddy, and Anthony Allam, was published in Nature Medicine.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchBrain study reveals cause of apathy in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia, which affects up to 1% of the population, is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by multiple symptoms.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchExperts call for better information and treatments for post-orgasmic illness syndrome
A study in the "International Journal of Impotence Research" reveals that sexual medicine experts find current information on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) inadequate, often referring patients for psychotherapy or prescribing antihistamines with limited symptom improvement.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchNew MDMA variants could be promising alternatives for safe psychotherapeutic applications
The use of the active ingredient 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy", to support psychotherapy for mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder is being discussed worldwide.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchNew psychotherapy shows promise in reducing chronic pain for older veterans
A new study led by UCLA Health and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchExploring the biology behind maternal mental health disorders
Pregnancy and new motherhood transform a woman's body as well as her life. While this is often a joyous time, it can sometime lead to mental health disorders, most often anxiety and depression.
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