Lost your password?
Home

mental health

This shows yoga balls

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

Neuroscience News
Recently an article was published that stated exercise should be the new primary prescription for mental health disorders, however, as of right now there are a number of reasons why this should not be the case. While exercise has shown proven benefits in individuals with various disorders, only depression has adequate evidence to suggest exercise can potentially replace psychotherapy or medication. Until more thorough research is conducted on a multitude of disorders, exercise needs to be promoted along with traditional therapies or done on a case by case basis if it is to be the sole treatment.... Read More...
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience NewsNeuroscience OpinionsPsychology5 min read
This shows a woman holding her head in her hands

Women who are experiencing domestic abuse are nearly three times as likely to develop mental illness

Neuroscience News
Women who experience interpersonal violence from their partners are three times as likely to develop a mental health problem, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Not only did researchers find a higher chance of developing a mental illness following domestic abuse, but also discovered those with a mental health problem were more likely to experience abuse in future relationships. ... Read More...
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology8 min read
This shows a young person surrounded by smoke

Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia and psychosis

Neuroscience News
Meta-analysis finds a two-fold increased risk of developing schizophrenia and psychosis amongst those who smoke tobacco. Researchers speculate nicotine is most likely responsible for the link. They suggest future research looks at the link between e-cigarettes and a possible increased risk of psychosis in young adults, the largest consumer group for the products.... Read More...
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology3 min read
This shows two heads with a psychedelic background

‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment

Neuroscience News
MDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms.... Read More...
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology5 min read
This shows a gym

Exercise is the new primary prescription for those with mental health problems

Neuroscience News
Adding exercise as a treatment for patients in psychiatric care facilities has positive benefits and is proving to be more effective than medications or psychotherapy alone. Exercise helps reduce mental health disorder symptoms such as anxiety, depression, anger and psychomotor agitation. Researchers say exercise also helps to develop a more balanced and integrated sense of self for those with mental health disorders.... Read More...
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology5 min read