Mental Health
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Antidepressants work – study
Commonly used antidepressants are genuinely effective in treating acute depression, according to the findings of a major international analysis published today. Read more
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Personality type linked to dog bite risk
People with an anxious personality type face increased risk of being bitten by a dog, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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New drive to tackle dementia globally
The number of people with dementia is set to treble worldwide over the next 30 years, according to the World Health Organisation. Read more
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Avatars help in schizophrenia treatment
Depicting a hallucination as a virtual reality avatar can successfully help reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, researchers report today. Read more
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Miscarriage research priorities identified
More studies should be undertaken to improve the psychological and emotional support of parents affected by miscarriage, according to a new survey. Read more
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Alarm as female teen self-harm increases
Rates of reported self-harm among young teenaged girls have increased substantially this decade, researchers warn today. Read more
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Call for serotonin rethink
Psychiatry researchers should rethink the role of serotonin – paying attention to the way it works with psychedelic drugs, according to British experts. Read more
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Colleges’ pledge on CAMHS
Three medical royal colleges have agreed to work together to press for improved services for children and young people with mental health problems. Read more
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Web aids binge eating disorder care
Internet-based support can effectively help reduce the severity of binge eating disorder, German researchers have reported. Read more
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Teen bullying rife – but not on-line, says study
Bullying among teenagers still happens more often face-to-face than on-line, according to an analysis published today. Read more