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Newswise: Dismissed and discharged: health systems still failing people with poor mental health
Released: 22-May-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Dismissed and discharged: health systems still failing people with poor mental health
University of South Australia

A serious disconnect between emergency departments and the NDIS is failing people with mental health conditions, as new research from the University of South Australia shows that they frequently receive inadequate care within emergency departments, potentially putting thousands of vulnerable people at risk.

Released: 21-May-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Nightmares and hallucinations could signal autoimmune disease
UC Davis Health

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations could signal the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to a new study.

Released: 21-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
MIRA Pharmaceuticals in Discussions with Memorial Sloan Kettering to Collaborate on Preclinical Cancer Pain Model Utilizing The Company's Novel Oral Ketamine Analog
MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) ("MIRA" or the "Company"), a pre-clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders, announced it is in advanced discussions with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to initiate a preclinical study evaluating MIRA's novel oral ketamine analog, Ketamir-2, for the treatment of cancer-related pain and depression.

Newswise: Fibromyalgia, IBS patients linked to multiple-drug intolerance
Released: 20-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Fibromyalgia, IBS patients linked to multiple-drug intolerance
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Patients with fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who take multiple medications are more likely to develop severe drug intolerance than healthy patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers reported. Their findings, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, could help health professionals prescribe drugs for patients and identify treatment plans for multiple drug intolerance syndrome (MDIS).

Released: 20-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Mira Pharmaceuticals Advances Preclinical Trials Towards an IND Submission This Year for Ketamir-2, a Differentiated Oral Ketamine Analog
MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) ("MIRA" or the "Company"), a pre-clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders, announced that it has advanced new preclinical studies using Ketamir-2, its differentiated oral ketamine analog, towards clinical development for the treatment of severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other leading mental health disorders and neuropathic pain indications.

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17-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Cleveland Clinic Enters Metaverse to Promote Mental Health Wellness
Cleveland Clinic

Mental health is a growing issue for millions. In an effort to meet people where they are with accurate, useful health information, Cleveland Clinic has developed an interactive experience designed to provide users with a mental health break.

Released: 17-May-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Perceived Communications Positively Impact Grief and Grieving
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

This paper explores the prevalence and effects of after-death communications (ADCs) in individuals grieving the loss of a partner or spouse, particularly in the context of the recent global upsurge in deaths due to pandemic, warfare, environmental disasters, and climate events.

Newswise: DHI Seed Grants Kickstart Four Groundbreaking Digital Health Projects
Released: 17-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
DHI Seed Grants Kickstart Four Groundbreaking Digital Health Projects
University of Utah Health

The projects share the overall goal of using technology in new ways to improve health, especially mental health and rehabilitation. Many of the projects use gamification techniques and apps to train healthy mental habits and support health care workers in providing optimal care.

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Released: 17-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
MSU Expert: How Mental Health and Wellness Are Connected in the Black Community — and Beyond
Michigan State University

Mental health has become a part of wellness discussions in schools, workplaces and health care organizations. In higher education, there has been a greater focus on mental health as one component of wellness that supports students in learning and persisting through to graduation.

   
Newswise: Collaborative Partnership to Address Mental Health Gap Affecting Our Homeless Community Members
Released: 17-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Collaborative Partnership to Address Mental Health Gap Affecting Our Homeless Community Members
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Project Opportunity, generously funded by a $25,000 grant from Bank of America, is a powerful collaborative partnership that will allow Texas Tech Health El Paso physician residents from the Department of Psychiatry to provide services to community members at the Opportunity Center using remote video technology starting in June.

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Released: 16-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
DDW 2024: Cedars-Sinai Experts Share Latest Research, Care Innovations
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai digestive and liver diseases physicians and scientists will share their latest research at the annual Digestive Disease Week meeting, that takes place May 18-21, in Washington, D.C.

Released: 16-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Rutgers Health Researchers Profile Clinical, Gene and Protein Changes in ‘Brain Fog’ From Long COVID
Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University

Rutgers Health researchers found that long COVID is associated with active inflammatory changes in the nervous system, but the condition is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Released: 15-May-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Some forms of augmented brain stimulation recommended for major depression
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

According to a review published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer, certain combinations of medication or psychotherapy in conjunction with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) are supported by clinical studies for treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The authors do caution that, overall, the research has important limitations.

Newswise: Combining joyful activities with ‘savoring’ therapy shows positive mental health results among young people
Released: 15-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Combining joyful activities with ‘savoring’ therapy shows positive mental health results among young people
Southern Methodist University

Amidst rising depression rates on college campuses, SMU researchers discovered combining behavioral activation (BA) therapy with savoring (S) enhanced students' mental health. This approach improved both positive and negative moods significantly.

Newswise: A Mediterranean diet can ease symptoms of stress and anxiety
Released: 14-May-2024 8:05 PM EDT
A Mediterranean diet can ease symptoms of stress and anxiety
University of South Australia

It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet is good for your health. Already recommended to reduce the risks of bowel cancer, heart disease, and dementia, new research from the University of South Australia shows that the Mediterranean diet can also reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

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Released: 13-May-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Anti-Immigrant Political Rhetoric and Action Threaten Latino/a Youth
George Washington University

Harsh political rhetoric about immigrants and anti-immigrant actions can damage parent-child relationships in Latino families and in turn lead to a significant increase in mental health problems for the kids in those families, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Released: 8-May-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Study: Pressure to be “perfect” causing burnout for parents, mental health concerns for their children
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university’s Office of the Chief Wellness Officer found that pressure to try to be “perfect” leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

Newswise: Using AI and Social Media to Track Depression in Communities
Released: 8-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Using AI and Social Media to Track Depression in Communities
Stony Brook University

A study that used artificial intelligence (AI) and social media posts to assess the rates of depression and anxiety in nearly half of American counties found that the AI-generated measurements produced more reliable assessments than population surveys. The findings are published in Nature Digital Medicine.

   
Newswise: Teens Who View Their Homes as More Chaotic Than Their Siblings Have Poorer Mental Health in Adulthood
Released: 8-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Teens Who View Their Homes as More Chaotic Than Their Siblings Have Poorer Mental Health in Adulthood
Association for Psychological Science

Many parents ponder why one of their children seems more emotionally troubled than the others. A new study in the United Kingdom reveals a possible basis for those differences.

7-May-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Unlocking insights into insomnia
University of Bristol

GP data can provide unique insights into common health conditions, new research looking at insomnia symptom prevalence in England has shown. The University of Bristol-led study, published in BMJ Open today [8 May], also highlights the value of improving access to this data for future health research.

Newswise: Psychedelic therapy and ecological medicine symposium to be held at UCLA
Released: 7-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Psychedelic therapy and ecological medicine symposium to be held at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA Health is set to host a unique symposium this week to explore the evolving research in psychedelic therapies and how combining it with reconnection to natural world could help to amplify their mental health benefits.

Released: 7-May-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Ochsner Health named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Mental Wellbeing
Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes the mental well-being of each employee through innovative health initiatives, comprehensive support services and a culture of inclusivity.

Released: 6-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Now Available from Penn Nursing: Innovative, Online Psychedelic Course
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Penn Nursing is proud to launch a groundbreaking new online course – Educating Nurses in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy – via Open Canvas.

Newswise: Beyond Therapy: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Fighting Depression
Released: 6-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Beyond Therapy: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Fighting Depression
JMIR Publications

Study reveals VR's potential in revolutionizing depression treatment, offering hope to millions worldwide.

   
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Released: 3-May-2024 5:05 PM EDT
An Accurate and Inclusive Test of Mindreading: The Multiracial Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test
Wellesley College

Wellesley, Mass. – New research by Wellesley College professor Jeremy Wilmer and colleagues has produced an accurate and inclusive test of mindreading, or theory of mind.

Released: 3-May-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Mental Health First-Aid Training May Enhance Mental Health Support in Prison Settings
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers Health researchers examine connections between mental health wellness education among correctional officers and support for at-risk incarcerated individuals

Released: 3-May-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Mexican researchers have found that people who avoid going to psychologists choose the most violent suicide methods
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, together with physicians of the Fray Bernardino Álvarez Psychiatric Hospital in Mexico city, have conducted a study, which demonstrated that male subjects with suicidal behavior who had not sought psychological or psychiatric assistance were likely to select more violent suicide methods compared to female subjects.

Newswise: Money on their minds: Health-related costs top older adults’ concerns for people their age, poll finds
Released: 2-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Money on their minds: Health-related costs top older adults’ concerns for people their age, poll finds
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

From medical and dental care to medications, insurance and nursing homes, health-related costs weigh heavily on the minds of older Americans of all backgrounds, a new poll suggests.

Released: 1-May-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
UC Davis MIND Institute

A new UC Davis study finds biomarkers that could identify patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome who are more likely to develop schizophrenia.

Released: 1-May-2024 4:45 PM EDT
ACA CEO Testifies on Need for Improved Mental Health Care for Black Men and Boys
American Counseling Association

Today, American Counseling Association (ACA) CEO Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE, testified at a congressional hearing about the role counselors can play in providing support for Black men and boys and dismantling stigma around mental health concerns.

   
Released: 1-May-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Placental hormone spike in late pregnancy linked to postpartum depressive symptoms
University of California, Irvine

A University of California, Irvine-led team has found evidence of a potential link between patterns of changes in a key pregnancy hormone – placental corticotropin-releasing hormone – and symptoms of postpartum depression.

   
Newswise: Virtual reality environment for teens may offer an accessible, affordable way to reduce stress
Released: 1-May-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Virtual reality environment for teens may offer an accessible, affordable way to reduce stress
University of Washington

Working with teens, UW researchers designed RESeT: a snowy virtual world with six activities intended to improve mood. In a 3-week study of 44 teens, researchers found that most of the teens used the technology about twice a week without being prompted and reported lower stress levels after using the environment.

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Released: 30-Apr-2024 6:05 PM EDT
April Monthly Research Highlights Newsletter
Cedars-Sinai

A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai for April 2024.

Newswise: COVID-19-induced financial hardships reveal mental health struggles
Released: 29-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
COVID-19-induced financial hardships reveal mental health struggles
University of South Australia

Economic researchers at the University of South Australia have examined the mental health effects on people who experienced financial setbacks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newswise: Homelessness a Major Issue for Many Patients in the Emergency Department
26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Homelessness a Major Issue for Many Patients in the Emergency Department
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Housing insecurity is an issue for 1 in 20 patients who go to emergency departments at major medical centers in the Southeast, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) study published in JAMA Network Open.

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Released: 24-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
New survey finds loneliness epidemic runs deep among parents
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role.

Newswise: CSUF Grad from Zimbabwe Aims to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
Released: 23-Apr-2024 6:05 PM EDT
CSUF Grad from Zimbabwe Aims to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
California State University, Fullerton

Psychology grad Joshua Bhasera, an advocate for mental health, found his calling at Cal State Fullerton, diving into psychology while becoming a force for positive change.

Released: 23-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Social media affects people’s views on mental illness
Ohio State University

Even subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people’s beliefs about depression and anxiety and their treatment. Researchers found that college students were more optimistic about the possibility of successfully treating mental health problems after they read social media messages conveying a “growth mindset.”

Released: 22-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most
Ohio State University

Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a strong relationship between the therapist and study participant.



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