Suicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) triples the risk of suicide and self-harm in those with the condition. ... Read More...
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Stress in pregnancy impacts childrens’ vulnerability to stress in adulthood
Prenatal stress can have an epigenetic impact on the future mental health of offspring. Adult children of women who experienced prenatal stress are more vulnerable to stress and other mental health disorders. ... Read More...
Pet Owners More Sensitive to Emotion in Animal Communication
Study reports dogs communicate distress more effectively via vocalizations than cats. Owning a pet makes you more sensitive to the negative vocalizations of both cats and dogs.... Read More...
Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?
Poor air quality has been linked to higher rates of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Exposure to air pollution during the first ten years of like is also associated with a more than two-fold increased risk of schizophrenia and personality disorders.... Read More...
Vitamin D deficiency in childhood linked to aggression and mood disorders in adolescence
Middle-school aged children with vitamin D deficiency were twice as likely to develop externalizing behavior problems and mood disorders during adolescence than their peers with higher levels of the vitamin.... Read More...
Increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children with inflammatory bowel disease
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of being diagnosed with a mental health problem. The risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric condition is 1.6 times higher for those with IBD than the general population. IBD is associated with an increased risk of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and ASD diagnosis. Researchers report there is also an increased risk of suicidal thoughts when the child reaches adulthood. The risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder was highest during the first year of IBD diagnosis, especially in children diagnosed with the condition before the age of 6.... Read More...
Immune system and mental health are connected
Researchers explore the link between the immune system and mental health disorders. Cytokines appear to play a critical role in the development and progression of mental illness. They question if administering prednisolone, a steroid that curbs inflammation, can have a beneficial effect on treating and preventing mental health problems.... Read More...
New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression
Moderate intensity exercise significantly boosts endocannabinoids and improves mood for those with major depressive disorder.... Read More...
Nearly 1 in 2 swingers uses recreational drugs to intensify sex
Half of all people who practice sexual swinging use recreational drugs to enhance their experience. Researchers report women are more likely to use drugs than either straight or bisexual men, increasing the risk of them participating in unprotected sex and contracting a sexually transmitted infection.... Read More...
Negative memory storage affects depression symptoms
Enhanced reactivation of negative memory engrams may be an important cellular mechanism behind the cognitive symptoms of depression.... Read More...
Why stress and anxiety aren’t always bad
Stress and anxiety often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives. Experiencing stress can lead to higher levels of resilience when faced with new challenges, and anxiety can lead to action.... Read More...
Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people
In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...