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Researchers reveal new indications to mechanism behind treatment-resistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental illness that is incapacitating for many people. It has long been understood that MDD is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors.
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Research indicates that individuals with severe mental illness have 50 per
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
People with severe mental illness have a higher chance of dying from any cause after catching COVID-19 than people without such a condition, according to new research from King's College London.
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People with serious mental illness at 50 per cent increased risk of death
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to new research from King's College London, people with severe mental illness are more likely to die from any cause after contracting COVID-19 than those who do not have severe mental illness.
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Small doses of mushrooms may be helpful for mental illnesses: Research
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new study from the University of Southern Denmark suggests that psilocybin, the main ingredient in mushrooms with psychedelic characteristics, could be used as a therapeutic aid through microdosing.
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LG VK Saxena pulls up Delhi govt for not having SMHA for mental illness
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"...it is surprising that the proposal for constitution of SMHA, after a lapse of more than 05 years since the enactment of the Act in 2017 has been put up now and that too, comprising only of ex-officio members. This cavalier approach exhibited by the Department in the constitution of such
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Participants in adult education have lower risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers found adult education reduces the risk of dementia like Alzheimer's by 19 per cent for middle-aged and elderly people within five years.
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Ashley Tisdale talks openly about her struggles with mental illness
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
American actor and singer Ashley Tisdale is being open about her struggles with mental illness. People reported citing a recent episode of Melissa Wood-Tepperberg's podcast, Move with Heart, the 38-year-old former Disney Channel star opened out about her struggles with anxiety.
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Inflammation discovery may slow ageing: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have pinpointed a significant factor contributing to the chronic inflammation that hastens ageing. With the help of this discovery, we may be able to turn back the hands of time and live longer, healthier lives as well as ward off age
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Serotonin booster leads to increased functional brain connectivity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Debilitating cognitive deficiencies frequently accompany mood disorders and other mental illnesses. There are presently few therapies available, however research in both animals and people has suggested that medications that stimulate serotonin receptors, such the laxative prucalopride, may
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Study finds how obesity increases mental disorders risk throughout life
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. This applies to all age groups, with women having a higher risk of most diseases than males, according to a recent study conducted by the Complexity Science Hub and the Medical University of Vienna.
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Does AI voice coach help in treating depression? Find out
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
An academic team from the University of Illinois at Chicago recently conducted a pilot study, and the results point to the possibility that artificial intelligence could be useful in the treatment of mental illness.
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AI voice coach shows promise in treating depression, anxiety: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The findings of a recent pilot study headed by academics from the University of Illinois Chicago suggest that artificial intelligence may be a beneficial aid in the treatment of mental illness.
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