Mental Health Related Content
Depression treatment less likely to work for non-white patients
The University of Cincinnati found that depression treatment is more likely to work for patients who are employed, or have a degree.
47% of UK parents had negative experiences of giving birth
Early into COVID-19 pandemic, almost half of all parents in the UK reported negative experiences of giving birth due to restrictions and poor communication.
Legalised marijuana decreases prescription drug use
Recreational and medicinal legalised marijuana can reduce demand for prescription drugs, via state Medicaid programmes.
Women with promotions feel more overwhelmed and stressed at work
Women with promotions are more frustrated at work – as promotions are at a greater emotional benefit for men than women.
A fascinating look at optimal leisure lifestyle
Robert Stebbins, Professor Emeritus at University of Calgary in Alberta, takes a fascinating look at what we need to know about optimal leisure lifestyle
42% of adults with ADHD have “excellent” mental health
Adults with ADHD are shown to flourish when they are married, physically active, and free from chronic pain and other mental health issues.
Can people alleviate depression with psilocybin microdosing?
Psychedelic use has been found to have positive effects on mental disorders – now, psilocybin microdosing shows hope for relieving depression.
Loneliness can be tackled by finding the ‘flow’ in meaningful activities
Researchers suggest that to combat loneliness, finding activities with the ‘flow’ – engaging deeply in meaningful activities – can increase leisure and reduce loneliness.
Private school education does not lead to better mental health
A national survey finds that state school pupils are just as happy with their lives as counterparts who received private school education.
Female alcohol dependence: Mental health struggles in women
Participants in women-only meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous experience a strong feeling of loneliness and rejection, due to the social stigma tied to female alcohol dependence.
UK Government excludes transgender conversion therapy from ban
The UK government have partially banned conversion therapy for gay and bisexual individuals, while transgender conversion therapy is still legal.
Open Access Government April 2022
We welcome Spring 2022 with our April volume - this digital publication includes health & social care, then research & innovation followed by digital transformation, economic development, home affairs, HR & training, environment, energy, agriculture and much more.
Ten ways to protect employee mental health during a global crisis
The last two years created psychological strain, with the pandemic sparking feelings of uncertainty about both professional and personal futures - creating issues for employee mental health.
Exercise can alleviate health burdens of female childhood trauma
Exercise has been found to lessen cardiovascular and psychological effects of adverse childhood experiences, especially in reducing female childhood trauma.
The gut microbiome and personality: Can food change who you are?
'You are what you eat' has never rung so true, as researchers uncover links between the gut microbiome and personality traits - so, can nutrition change our psychology?
Can psychedelic drugs provide insights to the attribution of consciousness?
Psychedelic drugs have recently been used to treat mental health disorders – now scientists find they can also provide better understanding into the attribution of consciousness.
Electronic registration systems can identify migrant health needs
An electronic data registration system can identify migrant health needs across Europe, helping to address the wellbeing of vulnerable populations.
How workflows can help people manage demanding workloads
Michele Don Durbin, SVP of Marketing at Evernote, explains what workflows are and how one can help you and your team to manage demanding workloads.
Ofcom reveals that 16% of British toddlers use TikTok
According to Ofcom, 16% of British toddlers use TikTok - while one third of children between the ages of five and seven use the social media platform.
Boys and girls feel negative effects of social media, at different ages
Girls experience social media use effects often at 11-13, whereas boys experience this later at 14-15 – adolescents who use social media more have a lower life satisfaction.