Mental Health
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How Omicron increased anxiety
The British population faced a significant increase in depression and anxiety in December as the Omicron variant took hold, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Classic pop aids midwinter mental health campaign
A nationwide campaign was launched today to stem the threat of midwinter depression with the “help” of pop stars old and new. Read more
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Inflammation in men linked to living alone
Inflammation in men is strongly linked to living alone for several years and/or experiencing serial relationship break-ups, researchers report today. Read more
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Dementia cases could triple globally by 2050
The number of adults living with dementia is expected to nearly triple by 2050, according to a new global report, published today. Read more
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Magic mushroom drug found safe for therapy
Treatment of mental trauma or long-lasting depression with psilocybin may be one step closer after a new study found no detrimental effects. Read more
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Dark genome discovery could help schizophrenia patients
New proteins discovered in recently evolved regions of the dark genome could be targeted for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, new research published today suggests. Read more
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Reduce antidepressant prescriptions, doctors urged
Doctors should prescribe fewer antidepressants and when they do so, for shorter periods of time, experts say today. Read more
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Elevated heart rate link to increased dementia risk
Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age could be an independent risk factor of dementia, a new Swedish study has found. Read more
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Personalised autism care urgently needed
People with autism should be offered personalised, stepped care throughout their lives, an international report sets out today. Read more
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Lonely people make more GP visits
People suffering from loneliness make more GP visits compared to those who are not, a new study has shown. Read more