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Study explores inequalities in mental health burden of COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers in Israel have conducted a study exploring the behavioral and psychological impact of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic in an effort to understand the biological and environmental factors that may influence how individuals cope with the crisis.

10 Dec 2020

New survey to understand the prevalence of marijuana use among cancer patients

Marijuana use is illegal in South Carolina, even for medical purposes. But national survey data shows that the use of marijuana for medical reasons is common, regardless of whether the people who use it live in a state with a legal marketplace.

10 Dec 2020

"Living" systematic review captures and updates evidence on "long COVID"

Researchers in the United Kingdom have set up a “living” systematic review in response to the rapidly emerging evidence-base for “long COVID” – the term used to refer to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms that persist for longer than would usually be expected.

10 Dec 2020

Mental distress increases among smokers in England during COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists have conducted a survey in England to investigate the association between smoking habits and distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Dec 2020

New model shows how bacteria behave in multiple scenarios with common spatial patterns

Bacteria is all around us - not just in bathrooms or kitchen counters, but also inside our bodies, including in tumors, where microbiota often flourish.

10 Dec 2020

Depressed children, teenagers have higher risk of premature death and wide range of diseases

Depressed children and teenagers have an increased risk of suffering from premature death and a wide range of illnesses later in life.

9 Dec 2020

COVID-19 lockdown measures negatively impact children's mental health

The first lockdown led to a significant increase in symptoms of depression among children, highlighting the unintended consequences of school closures, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge.

9 Dec 2020

People with Bartonella infection exhibit neuropsychiatric symptoms, skin lesions

Bartonella bacteria are increasingly recognized as an emerging infectious disease threat. A new study by North Carolina State University researchers has found additional instances of Bartonella infection in humans who exhibited neuropsychiatric symptoms, a subset of whom also had skin lesions.

8 Dec 2020

Economic implications due to COVID-19 can have a devastating effect on children

A team of UTSA researchers has discovered that economic implications because of COVID-19 can have a devastating ripple effect on children.

8 Dec 2020

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders linked to increased alcohol consumption

Binge drinkers increased their alcohol consumption by nearly 20% during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, according to new research by public health experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

7 Dec 2020

Chronic sleep disruption can lead to depression in adolescents, study shows

Chronic sleep disruption during adolescence can lead to depression in both males and females and alters stress reactivity in females, according to a new study led by University of Ottawa researchers.

7 Dec 2020

New study shows longer time at home increases binge drinking

Harmful drinking among adults increases the longer they spend at home in lockdown, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

7 Dec 2020

Study finds binge drinking worsens with each week of lockdown

The results of a new study conducted during lockdown reveal that harmful drinking habits have increased during this time.

7 Dec 2020

Study proposes new plan to help reduce financial hardships for cancer patients

Until you or a loved one are facing treatment for a cancer diagnosis, you may not realize the cost associated with treatment and doctor visits.

6 Dec 2020

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, type 2 diabetes, accidents, suicide, and other causes than women without trauma exposure or depression, according to a large long-term study conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

4 Dec 2020

Researchers investigate potential strategies to protect children from intimate partner violence

Some of the most affected by domestic violence are also the youngest. Each year, more than 6% of all children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence and require intervention services from various agencies, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

4 Dec 2020

Study provides detailed view of the brain’s ventral striatum activity involved in decision-making

Neuroscientists have provided clear visual evidence that a region of the human brain known as the ventral striatum kicks in during decision-making to weigh the costs versus the benefits of making a physical effort.

4 Dec 2020

Working from home has negatively impacted physical health and mental health, study finds

What impact has working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic had on our health? In a new study, researchers from USC have found that working from home has negatively impacted our physical health and mental health, increased work expectations and distractions, reduced our communications with co-workers and ultimately lessened our productivity.

3 Dec 2020

During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID complications

People buying their own health insurance have even more to think about this year, particularly those post-COVID-19 patients with lingering health concerns, the "long haulers," who join the club of Americans with preexisting conditions.

3 Dec 2020

Menopausal women experience palpitation distress

New Rochelle, NY, December 2, 2020—Many menopausal women report having palpitation distress. The likelihood of women reporting palpitation distress was higher with worse insomnia, depressive symptoms, perceived stress, and menopausal quality of life (QOL) issues.

3 Dec 2020

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Study explores inequalities in mental health burden of COVID-19 pandemic

New survey to understand the prevalence of marijuana use among cancer patients

"Living" systematic review captures and updates evidence on "long COVID"

Mental distress increases among smokers in England during COVID-19 pandemic

New model shows how bacteria behave in multiple scenarios with common spatial patterns

Depressed children, teenagers have higher risk of premature death and wide range of diseases

COVID-19 lockdown measures negatively impact children's mental health

People with Bartonella infection exhibit neuropsychiatric symptoms, skin lesions

Economic implications due to COVID-19 can have a devastating effect on children

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders linked to increased alcohol consumption

Chronic sleep disruption can lead to depression in adolescents, study shows

New study shows longer time at home increases binge drinking

Study finds binge drinking worsens with each week of lockdown

Study proposes new plan to help reduce financial hardships for cancer patients

Women with PTSD and depression have greater risk of early death

Researchers investigate potential strategies to protect children from intimate partner violence

Study provides detailed view of the brain’s ventral striatum activity involved in decision-making

Working from home has negatively impacted physical health and mental health, study finds

During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID complications

Menopausal women experience palpitation distress

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