A study from the University of Edinburgh found that young children with difficulty managing intense emotions are more likely to experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety as teenagers. The research suggests that helping children develop emotion regulation skills early on could reduce these issues in adolescence.
SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalJournal of Affective Disorders·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 18, 2025
A new study by the University of Missouri researchers demonstrates that hope is a powerful emotional force that gives life meaning. The team found that only hope consistently predicted a stronger sense of meaning, which is linked to various positive outcomes, including happiness, quality relationships, and better physical health.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalEmotion·DateJun 18, 2025
A cross-sectional study of 23,000 adolescents found significant racial and ethnic disparities in mental health service use among minority groups. Adolescents from minority groups were less likely to receive mental health visits or psychotropic medications, underscoring the importance of improving access for these populations.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJun 18, 2025
A new study has found that addictive use of social media, but not total screen time, is associated with worse mental health among preteens. The study analyzed data from nearly 4,300 children and found that high or increasingly addictive screen use was linked to increased risk of anxiety, depression, aggression, and suicidal behaviors.
SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalJAMA·DateJun 18, 2025
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A recent study published in Child Development found that early social-emotional learning curriculum led to improved teen behavior and mental health. The intervention, which focused on developing friendship skills and emotional knowledge, had a positive effect on students' social adjustment and parent involvement.
A study identified distinct trajectories of addictive social media, mobile phone, and video game use in US youths, finding links to increased suicidal ideation and worse mental health outcomes. The research suggests that high or increasing addictive screen use may warrant further clinical evaluation and intervention design.
A study found that children whose mothers experienced Superstorm Sandy during pregnancy showed distinct brain differences that could affect their emotional development. Prenatal exposure to extreme heat and climate events rewrote critical emotion regulation centers in the developing brain.
SourceThe Graduate Center, CUNY·JournalPLOS One·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2025
Sara Poletti's research reveals how childhood trauma triggers persistent neuroinflammation pathways and alters brain structure, creating lifelong vulnerability to psychiatric disorders. Her work identifies biological markers of trauma and explores prevention strategies to reduce mental illness odds.
A new study by Flinders University highlights the importance of a 'whole-club' approach to youth mental health promotion in sporting clubs. The research found that initiatives often focus on coaches alone, but must be embedded in club culture and routines to create lasting change.
SourceFlinders University·JournalQualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health·TypeSurvey·DateJun 10, 2025
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A new study found that people with COVID-like symptoms took up to nine months post-infection to regain mental well-being, but physical well-being returned after three months. Up to 20% of patients continued experiencing suboptimal overall health-related quality of life one year after infection.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalOpen Forum Infectious Diseases·TypeObservational study·DateJun 10, 2025
A week-long web-based wellbeing intervention boosted participants' happiness through daily micro-acts, including sharing inspiring moments and performing kind acts. The Big Joy Project tested the effectiveness of a simple yet impactful approach to improving well-being.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·DateJun 10, 2025
Dr. John Oldham's contributions have fundamentally reshaped personality disorder classification, moving from rigid categories to a more nuanced dimensional system. His Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD) has marked the most significant epistemological shift in psychiatric diagnosis for decades.
SourceGenomic Press·JournalBrain Medicine·TypeNews article·DateJun 10, 2025
A new study by researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem finds that people with higher levels of depressive symptoms are more susceptible to the emotional influence of negative surrounding images. This effect was not mitigated by positive imagery, highlighting an asymmetry in how depression affects emotional processing.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalEmotion·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 10, 2025
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Researchers discovered that stress activates neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus, leading to impaired sleep and memory. Inhibiting these neurons reduced stress-related memory issues while slightly improving sleep.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateJun 9, 2025
Research found that approximately 50% of participants with late-life depression and bipolar disorder showed tau accumulation in their brains, compared to only about 15% of healthy controls. The study suggests that neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, can initially manifest as psychiatric symptoms.
SourceThe National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology·JournalAlzheimer s & Dementia·TypeObservational study·DateJun 9, 2025
A cross-sectional study found significant differences in poor mental health among US workers by sociodemographic categories and industry/occupation groups. The findings suggest that work-related factors may contribute to mental health outcomes, underscoring the need for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJun 6, 2025
A new study published in Neuron has identified a brain region, the fusiform gyrus, as key to distinguishing between real and imagined experiences. The region's strength of activity can predict whether someone judges an experience as real or imagined.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2025
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A new study found that obesity can lead to feelings of judgment, isolation, and stigma in older adults when seeking social care. The research highlights the need for a more inclusive approach to address unmet needs and increase awareness among healthcare professionals.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalPLOS One·TypeSurvey·DateJun 5, 2025
New research shows that weight stigma and not weight itself have the biggest impact on mental health and healthy behaviors in patients after weight-loss surgery. This reduction in weight stigma is linked to improvements in both mental and physical health, including lower levels of anxiety and depression.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalHealth Psychology·TypeSurvey·DateJun 5, 2025
A new study by UCL researchers found that stroke survivors who attend talking therapy sessions are more likely to recover from their psychological symptoms. The study analyzed data from 1.9 million patients, including 7,597 stroke survivors, and showed that 71% experienced reliable improvement in depression and anxiety.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Mental Health·TypeObservational study·DateJun 5, 2025
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A recent study by Luiza Cesar Riani Costa and Diene Monique Carlos has provided insights into non-suicidal self-harm among adolescents. The booklet, featuring photographs and experiences of young people, offers a low-cost therapeutic and educational tool to address mental health concerns.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNew Trends in Qualitative Research·DateJun 4, 2025
A study published in the Milbank Quarterly found that evidence supporting state policies regulating teen social media use is limited. The authors analyzed 69 state social media legislative initiatives and concluded that while there is some association between social media use and adverse adolescent outcomes, the causal effects of harm ...
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalThe Milbank Quarterly·DateJun 4, 2025
A new study reveals that bedtime procrastination is associated with specific personality traits, including neuroticism and low conscientiousness. This finding suggests that emotional health may be a potential target for interventions to address bedtime procrastination.
SourceAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine·JournalSLEEP·TypeSurvey·DateJun 4, 2025
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State policies on adolescent social media use have significant limitations, according to research published in The Milbank Quarterly. While there is evidence of negative outcomes from excessive social media use, particularly among vulnerable youth, the current research cannot definitively establish causal effects.
SourceWiley·JournalThe Milbank Quarterly·DateJun 4, 2025
A comprehensive review reveals that early ECT sessions show substantial improvement, but subsequent sessions may lead to diminishing returns and cognitive side effects. The researchers propose a response-guided sequential treatment strategy, categorizing patients into three groups based on their response patterns.
SourceGenomic Press·JournalBrain Medicine·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 3, 2025
Researchers found that individuals with regular savings habits and on-time credit card payments had better mental health. The study also showed that even small amounts of saving can lead to positive outcomes.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalStress and Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 3, 2025
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The new residency program will train 16 psychiatry residents to strengthen mental health resources in Imperial County, addressing a significant shortage of mental health professionals. The program is designed to provide high-quality behavioral health treatment, innovation, and research, with medical leadership from UC San Diego Health.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·DateJun 3, 2025
Research finds that following a low-calorie diet is associated with a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, especially in men who are overweight. The study analyzed data from over 28,500 adults and found that calorie-restrictive diets were linked to higher cognitive-affective symptom scores in men.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalBMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health·TypeObservational study·DateJun 3, 2025
Researchers found that greenspace exposure is associated with widespread patterns of structural brain development during early adolescence, leading to better academic and mental outcomes. This study highlights the importance of integrating natural environments into urban and educational settings.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 3, 2025
New analysis led by UCL researchers found that whole-class mental health sessions can significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-informed sessions were more effective at reducing anxiety symptoms than mindfulness-based classes.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalFrontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry·DateJun 3, 2025
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Attachment theory is used to understand human-AI relationships, revealing anxiety and avoidance tendencies. The study suggests AI chatbots can be tailored to meet users' emotional needs, promoting psychological well-being.
SourceWaseda University·JournalCurrent Psychology·TypeSurvey·DateJun 2, 2025
A new study by University of Cologne researchers found that digital games can effectively teach people about depression, reducing stigma and increasing empathy. The study showed that participants who watched gaming videos on the topic reported improved knowledge, emotional responses, and motivation to learn more about depression.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·DateJun 2, 2025
A WVU microbiology student has discovered a new species of fungus, Periglandula clandestina, that produces effects similar to the semisynthetic drug LSD. The fungus is highly efficient at making ergot alkaloids, which can be used therapeutically to treat conditions like depression and addiction.
SourceWest Virginia University·JournalMycologia·DateJun 2, 2025
A research team has designed a chatbot system to simulate group therapy for managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a common disorder among women. The system provides simultaneous support for understanding, coping, and connections with peers, improving engagement and language convergence with participants.
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A new NYU study suggests that experiences with discrimination, racial inequality, and police violence may contribute to the development of psychosis in low-income young adults of color. The research found a higher incidence of psychotic episodes among Blacks, Latinos, and Indigenous respondents compared to white respondents.
SourceNew York University·JournalSchizophrenia Bulletin·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 30, 2025
A new study at Ohio State University found that young consumers who shop online and experience fear of missing out (FOMO) tend to feel lower levels of social, psychological, and financial well-being. However, having a stronger attachment to a social media influencer is linked to improved feelings of well-being in those areas. The study...
SourceOhio State University·JournalPLOS One·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2025
A new UCLA Health study found that maternal warmth in early childhood predicts better physical and mental health outcomes for teens by shaping their perceptions of social safety. Children who experience more maternal warmth at age 3 have more positive social safety schemas, leading to improved health outcomes at age 17.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 28, 2025
Adolescents in India whose mothers experience domestic violence are at a significantly increased risk of developing anxiety and depression. The study highlights the importance of addressing this issue, particularly in Indian communities where domestic violence is prevalent.
The study reveals alarming increases in mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, smoking, and road injuries across the ASEAN region. Mental disorders affect over 80 million people, while cardiovascular diseases claim 37 million lives, with smoking and road injuries exacerbating the problem.
SourceInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation·JournalThe Lancet Public Health·DateMay 27, 2025
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GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
A little free library was placed near a rural primary care clinic to increase access to anxiety, depression and PTSD resources. Patients who take books complete a survey to assess resource usefulness, allowing for future evaluation of the intervention's impact.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateMay 27, 2025
Research by Dr Alannah Cooper found that peer support groups promoted social support in the workplace, leading to improved wellbeing scores among mental health nurses. The intervention addressed underlying issues with workplace conditions, highlighting the importance of flexible attendance and supportive nurse managers.
SourceMurdoch University·JournalInternational Journal of Mental Health Nursing·TypeSurvey·DateMay 27, 2025
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health among mothers in the US between 2016 and 2023. The percentage of mothers reporting excellent mental health dropped sharply from 38% to 26%, while those rating their mental health as fair or poor increased by 63.6%.
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateMay 27, 2025
Approximately one in three pediatric mental health ED visits resulted in prolonged stays exceeding 12 hours, with over half due to suicidal thoughts or aggressive behaviors. The study highlights significant issues with access to mental health care for children and adolescents.
SourceAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago·DateMay 27, 2025
A new strategy for screening anxiety and depression in epilepsy patients has shown a significant increase in screening rates from 12.6% to 29.2% using an electronic health record-based approach. The study found that younger patients and white patients were more likely to complete the screeners.
SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalJournal of Clinical and Translational Science·DateMay 21, 2025
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A systematic review found that positive expressive writing interventions improve psychological wellbeing, including measures of happiness and life satisfaction, but effects on physical health vary across individuals and intervention types.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 21, 2025
A new study finds that cannabis use disorder diagnoses rose substantially across all age groups, race/ethnicity, and comorbidity subgroups nationwide from 2000 to 2022. People living with HIV experienced the greatest relative increase in CUD diagnoses, particularly among older adults.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalJournal of Addiction Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateMay 21, 2025
A study by the University of Reading found that digital mental health tools can improve outcomes when combined with human interaction. Participants rated live interviewers as more empathetic than automated versions, suggesting hybrid models may be the most effective path forward.
SourceUniversity of Reading·JournalPLOS One·DateMay 21, 2025
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A new study from Kennedy Krieger Institute reveals nearly 40% of pediatric patients with long COVID report significant symptoms of anxiety or depression. The study highlights the importance of integrating mental health screening into care for children with long COVID to improve quality of life.
SourceKennedy Krieger Institute·JournalJournal of Psychology·DateMay 20, 2025
A new survey reveals that parents are just as concerned about their child's mental health during the summer as they are during the school year. The top worries include excessive screen time, boredom, and disrupted routines, with one in 10 parents being more concerned.
A study by University College London researchers found that depressive symptoms worsen long before pain begins in middle-aged and older adults. Early mental health interventions may help prevent or reduce later aches and pains.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalEClinicalMedicine·DateMay 20, 2025
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Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
Heritage art practices, such as fiber arts and traditional painting styles, have been shown to improve mood and reduce anxiety. The study collected data from participants in the US, Japan, and India, who engaged in activities like creating temporary body art or mizuhiki, tying decorative knots with thin paper strings.
SourceDrexel University·JournalThe Arts in Psychotherapy·DateMay 19, 2025
US survivors of adolescence and young adult cancer experience significantly worse mental health outcomes into middle age and older adulthood. Cancer clinicians should acknowledge this mental health burden and take steps to address it.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 19, 2025
Researchers developed a machine-learning model to predict postpartum depression, identifying high-risk patients before discharge. A second study found familial links to postpartum psychosis, emphasizing the importance of screening and counseling for women with family histories.
SourceAmerican Psychiatric Association·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateMay 19, 2025
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UCLA Health psychiatrists and researchers will discuss Los Angeles wildfire mental health impacts, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and athlete mental health. Experts will also cover the therapeutic potential of cannabis, mind-body interventions, and quality of care for individuals with disabilities.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·DateMay 16, 2025
A study reveals a strong association between postpartum depression, early mother-to-infant bonding, and child difficulties. Secure early bonding partially buffers the long-term effects of postpartum depression on child outcomes.
SourceShinshu University·JournalArchives of Women s Mental Health·TypeSurvey·DateMay 14, 2025
A new study reveals a strong association between viewing muscularity-oriented social media content and muscle dysmorphia among boys and men. Exposure to images of muscular bodies, posts promoting muscle-building supplements, and content featuring steroids increased the risk of muscle dysmorphia.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalBody Image·DateMay 14, 2025
GLP1-RA treatment is associated with improvements in quality of life, restrained eating, and emotional eating behavior. The treatment also provides reassurance regarding its psychiatric safety profile.
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Researchers developed a dental floss pick with a built-in sensor that accurately measures cortisol levels in saliva, mimicking blood levels. The device takes around 10 minutes to report results and has been shown to be sensitive enough to detect small increases in cortisol indicative of stress.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateMay 14, 2025
A new national project led by McGill University researchers has redesigned youth mental health services to significantly cut wait times and connect more young people to care. The ACCESS Open Minds program improved access and reduced delays, including for Indigenous and underserved communities, with most youth seen within three days.
SourceMcGill University·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeCase study·DateMay 14, 2025
Researchers found that people with multiple chronic conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression. Combinations of cardiometabolic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease can more than double the likelihood of a future depression diagnosis.
SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalCommunications Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateMay 13, 2025