December 25, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that it is possible to reduce the amount of weight gained during the Christmas season with the help of some behavioral interventions.
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December 11, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Clinical trials are underway by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Canada for a new treatment option for major depressive disorder called Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). The treatment is being hailed by rTMS researchers as a transformative treatment for those suffering from treatment-resistant depression.
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November 28, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
In a partnership with Rethink Mental Illness, employees of Virgin Trains will paint a famous line by Clarence the Angel on platforms starting from London Euston to Glasgow Central.
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October 25, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Patients with depression have higher inflammatory markers, leading researchers to study factors that indicate inflammatory pathways and treating depression through addressing inflammation.
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October 5, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) recently hosted its Inaugural Update on Medical Cannabis. Faculty and researchers shared their findings about medical cannabis and why they support it to treat chronic conditions.
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October 3, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Our digital devices have become more prevalent, not just in our daily lives, but our minute-by-minute activities, and Google is clearly one of the players that entice us to stay connected. They recently shared research about how our experience with the digital world impacts our well-being and their commitment to keep the best interests of users in mind. Recognizing that not all interactions with technology are positive, Google is building in features to help users manage their technology use and develop healthier behaviors.
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September 24, 2018
by Hilda Huj
Over the years Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become increasingly
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September 12, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
The World Health Organization believes that by the year 2030, mental health will be the most significant disease worldwide. And advances in technology are one way to extend the reach to patients that need help. Recent research found that chatbots, or conversational agents, cannot express empathy to the extent a human can and people appreciate the nuances from their peers. However, there is some benefit in the act of disclosing personal information - even to a computer.
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September 6, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Mindfulness is a hot topic. Researchers study the impact of mindfulness on the brain and advocates insist it improves their well being. It is more than personal improvement as mindfulness programs have reached into the workplace. A study published in Journal of Occupational Health Psychology in August of this year found that participants in mindfulness training improved their focus at work and had a slight increase in job satisfaction.
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August 31, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Is cannabis a safer alternative than opiods? Is legalizing it beneficial to the medical community and their patients? Those opposed say it is not backed by science - it is only hype with little education, especially in the area of mental health.
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