The European Psychiatric Association has launched an action plan to address unmet needs in psychiatric care, focusing on brain health, treatment delivery, stigma reduction, and preventive measures. The plan aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and precision care through its 80,000-psychiatrist network.
A meta-analysis of clinical trials found moderate improvements in social responsiveness and small reductions in disruptive behaviors when cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract was used to treat ASD. The therapy also showed a favorable safety profile with no significant increase in adverse events compared to placebo.
Research reveals that employees are reporting greater workplace demands and less control over deadlines, with millennials experiencing a stronger negative impact on mental health. Despite increased funding for mental health support, the prevalence of employee mental ill-health is on the rise.
A new study reveals significant socioeconomic inequalities in unmet needs for mental health care across European Union countries. The study highlights the varying impact of income, education, and urbanisation on unmet mental health care needs, underscoring the need for targeted policy interventions.
A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 found that young females are more likely to experience higher social anxiety due to excessive smartphone use. The research, which involved 400 young adults, showed significant differences in mediating factors affecting problematic smartphone use between genders.
Children who felt lonely for over 6 months before age 12 are at higher risk of experiencing an episode of psychosis. Women were found to be more susceptible to this condition compared to men. The study suggests that addressing social connectedness and emotional well-being from a young age could help prevent psychotic disorders.
A large naturalistic study found ECT to be effective in reducing illness severity for depression, bipolar depression, schizophrenia, and mania. Common side effects included confusion and cognitive impairment, but rare complications such as prolonged seizures and cardiovascular issues were also reported.
A new study reveals a significant rise in mental health problems among Ukrainian children and adolescents displaced by the war. Key findings include a one-third of child population experiencing clinically relevant anxiety, traumatic stress, depression, conduct behavior, and ADHD.
A recent study published by the European Psychiatric Association found a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID). The stud...
A study of 110,780 participants in the UK Biobank found that individuals with a lifetime history of mental illness had metabolite profiles suggesting they were biologically older than their actual age. This may contribute to shorter lifespans and increased age-related diseases among those with mental health problems.
Researchers found that exposure to human sweat odors, extracted from underarm sweat, reduced social anxiety in patients undergoing mindfulness therapy. The study showed a 39% reduction in anxiety scores compared to a 17% reduction in the control group.
A new study reveals that childhood emotional trauma and sexual abuse are strongly associated with psychiatric symptoms in women, while childhood emotional and physical neglect increase the risk of symptoms in men. The research analyzed data from over 791 volunteers worldwide.
Researchers have found that depression and anxiety sufferers who experienced traumatic childhoods tend to grow up as angry adults. The severity of childhood trauma is also correlated with the level of adult anger, with emotional neglect increasing irritability and physical abuse leading to anger attacks or antisocial personality traits.
A major European study confirms a significant drop in suicides over the last decade, with 15 countries showing a 20% decrease in rates. The study suggests that active measures to prevent suicide may be linked to this decline.
A new study finds that women using hormonal contraceptives have lower rates of attempted suicides compared to those who do not use them. The research, published by the European Psychiatric Association, analyzed data from over 587,000 Finnish women and found a significant reduction in suicide attempts among hormonal contraceptive users.
A new study has found that people who believe in COVID-19 conspiracy theories are more likely to experience severe anxiety and depression. The research, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, used a scale to measure belief in conspiracy theories and found a significant correlation with increased symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Babies born to mothers infected with COVID-19 show differences in motor function and relaxation, especially when held. Preliminary analysis suggests increased risk of neurodevelopmental changes compared to uninfected babies.