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Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to an increased risk of death due to vulnerability to accidents, infections, and, in particular, suicide.
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Memories of childhood abuse, neglect has higher impact on mental health th
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The way childhood abuse and/or neglect is remembered and processed has a greater impact on later mental health than the experience itself, according to new research. Even in the lack of documented evidence, the authors argue that physicians can use patients' self-reported experiences of abus
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Boys require 'lessons in bromance' to tackle mental health crisis in schoo
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Teenage boys are twice as likely as girls to commit suicide, and as boys become men, they are three times more likely than women to die by suicide.
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Genes expressed in brain before birth can affect risk of childhood mental
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered a number of genes whose expression in the brain before birth may influence the risk of developing a variety of mental diseases during childhood. The team, led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham (MGB)
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Problems with 'pruning' brain connections linked to teenage mental health
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a new study, problems with the brain's ability to 'prune' itself of unneeded connections may be at the root of a wide spectrum of mental health illnesses that emerge throughout adolescence.
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When, how do athletes seek mental health care?
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A more rigorous study strategy could help better understand athletes' experiences with mental health support, as well as their attitudes towards these programmes.
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Study reveals digital peer emotional support improves youth well-being
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Emerging adulthood (ages 19 to 25 years) is a developmental stage characterised by increased mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety.
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Exercise is more effective than medication in managing mental health: Stud
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A new study suggests that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than psychotherapy or the leading drugs in treating depression, according to experts at the University of South Australia.
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Fatty liver disease adversely affects brain health: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Scientists at the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology, affiliated with King's College London and the University of Lausanne, discovered in a study examining the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and brain dysfunction that an accumulation of fat in the liver causes a d
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Researchers say mental health care for farmers requires major overhaul
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to studies, mental health services in rural regions require immediate attention to ensure farmers' needs are fulfilled.
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Living in greener places linked to better mental health, lower medication
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Many well-known health benefits of urban green space include increased life expectancy, fewer mental health issues, and improved cognitive performance. However, it is unclear how much green space is required to benefit people's health.
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