Mental Health
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Serotonin link to depression debunked
Depression may not be linked to serotonin levels or serotonin activity, according to a major study published yesterday. Read more
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Postnatal care model should be ‘reassessed’
The postnatal care model should be reassessed to include the mental health of both parents, a new study says today. Read more
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Half of hospitalised COVID patients have symptoms after two years
Half of people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 have at least one symptom two years later, Chinese research has found. Read more
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How healthy lifestyle ‘delays Alzheimer’s’
A healthy lifestyle, combining physical and cognitive exercise with a good diet, can help reduce the risk of dementia, according to joint research by teams from Switzerland and the USA. Read more
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Specific genes in neurons linked to schizophrenia
Large numbers of specific genes could play important roles in the development of schizophrenia, the largest genetic study into the disorder has found. Read more
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Virtual reality can aid agoraphobia
Psychological therapy using virtual reality has been found effective for people with agoraphobia and those who are housebound, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Rise in anti-anxiety prescriptions for young people
More young people in the UK are being prescribed anti-anxiety medication, a new study has found. Read more
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Mental health risks following COVID-19 infection
Tackling mental health disorders among people who had recovered from COVID-19 should be a priority, a US study published today has said. Read more
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Depression in the global spotlight
The world must step up and take action against depression, experts say today. Read more
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Loneliness is widespread, finds study
Problematic levels of loneliness are widespread in scores of countries, a new study shows today. Read more