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A new section dedicated mental health including various psychological and psychiatric issues. It also cover mental issues about depression and suicide tendencies etc. Mental Health is a new section of medical news covered by Thailand Medical News.
Mental Health: Depression is a widespread concern among adolescents, affecting approximately 8% of young people worldwide. Beyond its well-known impact on mental health, recent studies have illuminated a concerning link between adolescent depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. This connection has prompted researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickK...
Mental Health Updates: Mental disorders such as anxiety and bipolar disorder affect millions of people worldwide, often leading to significant personal and societal burdens. Recent research by scientists from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing-China, Inner Mongolia Medical University-China, China Medical University, Shenyang-China and Baotou Medical College-China that i...
COVID-19 News: In a recent and alarming case from Japan, a 16-year-old boy developed new-onset schizophrenia shortly after contracting COVID-19. The case, documented by researchers from the Nippon Medical School and covered in this COVID-19 News report, underscores the potential for severe mental health complications following COVID-19, even in previously healthy adolescents.
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Medical News: Researchers have been delving into the complex relationship between brain cells, known as astrocytes, and mood disorders like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This Medical News report explores the study findings by researchers from Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute-Canada and University of Toronto-Canada, making the science easy to understand for e...
Mental Health: Depression is a widespread and debilitating mental health disorder that affects millions globally. Despite its prevalence, diagnosing depression relies heavily on subjective clinical evaluations and psychiatric assessments, often leading to delays in treatment. A new study from Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center-China, has uncovered promising biomarkers that could...
Mental Health: A recent study published in the peer reviewed JAMA Psychiatry journal reveals that adolescents diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) may experience a delay in the progression to bipolar disorder (BD). Conducted by Adrian E. Desai Boström, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, the study offers new insights into the mental health traject...
Mental Health: In a world where loneliness is becoming an epidemic, artificial intelligence (AI) could offer a surprising solution. Tony Prescott, a professor of cognitive robotics at the University of Sheffield-UK, posits that AI technology has the potential to provide much-needed companionship to those who feel isolated. His new book, "The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence," explor...
Medical News: Mental health disorders, particularly bipolar disorder (BD), have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their complex etiology and impact on individuals' lives. While psychological and environmental factors play crucial roles in BD, emerging research has highlighted the involvement of immune dysregulation, particularly focusing on the role of natural killer (NK) c...
COVID-19 News: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals around the world have been grappling with the diverse array of manifestations that this viral infection can present. While much attention has been understandably focused on the respiratory and systemic effects of the virus, there's an increasing recognition of its impact on neurological and psychiatric health. Among th...
Mental Health: Schizophrenia, a chronic and severe mental disorder, poses significant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. It ranks among the top causes of disability worldwide, characterized by recurrent psychotic episodes, impaired social and occupational functioning, increased mortality rates, and reduced life expectancy. Despite decades of research, the precise etiology and patho...
Mental Health: In the intricate landscape of women's health, the use of oral contraceptives has long been a subject of discussion. Recent research conducted by the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience has brought forth compelling evidence linking progesterone-enriched oral contraceptives to an increased risk of mood disorders and suicide. Led by Dr Lin Zhang under the guidance of Professor D...
Thailand Medical: While Thailand is promoting its soft-power by promoting the production and distribution of boy-love-boy TV drama series and movies… twitter, line groups and platforms like Only Fans are getting filled with amateur productions of local gay porn! In fact, some speculate that Thailand is probably the leading gay porn producer at the moment and it something that the authoritie...
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the multifaceted aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Tomsk State University in Russia, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian State Medical University, and the University of Washington in Seattle, USA has unveiled a startling correlation between post-COVID depression and widespread brain demyelination...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on our world, not only in terms of public health but also in the realm of mental health. While much attention has been focused on the physical toll of the virus, a German study conducted during the second wave of the pandemic has unveiled a startling revelation: SARS-CoV-2 infections may be a trigger for the new onset of psychiatric d...
Mental Health: In recent years, the field of mental health treatment has witnessed a resurgence of interest in psychedelic compounds, particularly psilocybin, the active ingredient found in certain mushrooms. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has garnered attention for its potential to address various psychiatric disorders, a new avenue of research focuses on low, repeated doses, commonly referre...
Mental Health News - Parasocial Break-Up - Jonathan Majors Mar 26, 2023 3 years ago
Mental Health News: Social media platforms like Twitter, Tik-Tok and Instagram are abuzz with reports of many individuals going into mental depression and breakdowns after hearing of the arrest of ‘screen marvel superhero’ Jonathan Majors for alleged strangulation and assault of a woman.
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COVID-19 News -Bipolar Disorder Mar 10, 2023 3 years ago
COVID-19 News: The world has been facing the COVID-19 pandemic for the past 3 years. With over 3 billion people already possibly exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and more than 47 million deaths worldwide including excess deaths, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has posed one of the biggest challenges to modern medicine.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused not only physical health problems but al...
Source: Phytochemical News Oct 12, 2021 5 years ago
A new study by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine has found that the phytochemical cum antioxidant found in most common edible mushrooms ie Ergothioneine, lowers the risk for depression.
The consumption of mushrooms has been making headlines due to their many health advantages including lowering one's risk of cancer and premature death, but this new study findings now reve...