Mental Health
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Cannabinoids not proven for treating mental heath
The efficacy of cannabinoids for the treatment of six major mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, is not yet proven, researchers say today. Read more
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Anorexia rates rise in last decade
Rates of anorexia nervosa among young people are rising, increasingly affecting children, researchers warn today. Read more
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How social media disrupts adolescent sleep
A new study of sleep patterns in UK adolescents has found a clear link between social media use and less healthy sleep patterns, particularly staying up too late in the evening. Read more
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PTSD risk for child sepsis survivors
About a third of young children treated for sepsis later show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Dark chocolate ‘may relieve depression’
Eating dark chocolate may relieve depressive symptoms, according to the first study of its kind that examines the association with depression according to the type of chocolate consumed. Read more
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Mental and physical health links a global issue
Action is needed on the physical health inequalities faced by people with mental illness, according to a major global study published today. Read more
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Pre-term babies ‘less likely’ to form romantic relationships in adulthood
Babies who were born pre-term are less likely to form romantic relationships in adulthood than those who were born at full term, according to the findings of a new analysis. Read more
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Psychiatric diagnoses questioned
The labels placed on psychiatric disorders are unhelpful and do not support effective diagnosis, experts have claimed. Read more
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Mental health problem for Parliament
British MPs have high rates of mental health problems – and low awareness of where to get help, according to a study published today. Read more
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Quarter of meditators have ‘unpleasant experiences’
A psychiatrist has called for more research into meditation after more than a quarter of people who regularly practise have ‘particularly unpleasant’ psychological experiences related to the practice. Read more