Mental Health
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Antidepressant risks for children unveiled
Children treated with antidepressants face an increased risk of becoming aggressive and suicidal, according to a ground-breaking analysis published today. Read more
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Stress at 18 linked to risk of diabetes
People with a low resistance to stress at 18 could double their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in later life, according to a study in Sweden. Read more
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Crossed chickens provide anxiety gene map
Chickens are providing clues about the genetic causes of anxiety, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Happiness no cure – study
Being unhappy and stressed does not increase the risk of developing life-threatening illnesses, a senior medical researcher says today. Read more
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Mental health link to maternal death
Tackling mental health is the key to reducing deaths among new mothers, according to the findings of a major investigation published today. Read more
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Grey matter loss linked to schizophrenia disability
The negative symptoms of schizophrenia seem to be linked to the loss of grey matter in the brain, according to a ground-breaking study in Edinburgh. Read more
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Poor results for attention deficit drug
Caution is being advised in the prescribing of methylphenidate for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Impulsivity when drunk linked to genes
A new genetic mutation has been identified which appears to be linked to impulsive and reckless behaviour after consuming alcohol. Read more
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Brain structure links to hallucinations
Scientists have uncovered differences in the brains of people with schizophrenia who do and do not have hallucinations. Read more
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Patients reject computerised talking therapy
The use of computers to deliver cognitive behaviour therapy for depression has official backing – but is ineffective, according to the findings of a British research project today. Read more