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Trysten McClain of Nashua is a community health field organizer with Rights & Democracy. The lack of attention to adequate mental health and addiction treatment in New Hampshire is a public health issue that needs to be addressed faster. In my work with Rights & Democracy, we advocate for harm …

Studies show that there may be a link between psoriatic disease and cognitive impairment. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition associated with systemic inflammation. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, causes raised, scaly skin lesions to form on one or more parts of the body. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type …

Many people suffer from chronic stress since the pandemic shutdowns. Added to this is the climate crisis, the rising cost of living and, more recently, threats to European and global security due to the conflict in Ukraine. For some, it may seem that there is never good news again. This …

Stress, tension and worry, as well as physical discomfort, can be difficult to manage, in part because of our hectic daily schedules, which leave little time for relaxation. When we take time to relax, sleep becomes a challenge due to a variety of global or personal difficulties that keep the …

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado native who battled drug and alcohol addiction most of her life is now a survivor. She uses her own recovery to help others struggling with addiction and mental health by opening a treatment center in the River North Art District. Kristabell Stansbury started using as …

I’m like you, COVID-19 has taken over much of my professional and personal life. I can’t remember the last time I went an entire day without talking about COVID, precautions, or vaccines. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by how our world has changed and to cry for the …

“When I was very young and dreamed of becoming a doctor, I never saw a doctor open up about his mental health, let alone admit that he was taking medication for it…” REMARK On the night of December 5, 2021, I posted the following message on social media: “My name …

PHOENIX — A new mental health center is opening in Phoenix in hopes of treating first responders who may need help. The Mental Health Center of America opened in early January and hopes to be a one-stop shop for diagnosing and treating mental health. The MHCA will serve people with …

Local social worker launches Care-O-Van By Jillian Manning | February 26, 2022 Back in November 2021, Northern Express reported on the growing mental health crisis in Northern Michigan. From the stress of the pandemic to bullying on social media, a variety of factors are skyrocketing the need for mental health …

The state of mental health in the United States may be poor, but what about psychiatrists in particular? PSYCHIATRIC PERSPECTIVES ON EVERYDAY NEWS In our latest daily column, “Do We Have the Worst Mental Health and Care in the World?”, we discussed the general deterioration of mental health and care …

Have you ever felt your own shoulders relax when you saw a friend getting a shoulder massage? For those of you who said “yes”, congratulations, your brain is using its power to create a “placebo effect”. For those who said “no”, you are not alone, but luckily the brain can …

Lack of coverage forces patients to consult other specialists, which leads to higher costs for insurance companies. File photo Published: Sat 19 Feb 2022, 10:34 Health experts in the United Arab Emirates are calling on insurance companies to provide insurance coverage for mental health issues. This comes as the Dubai …

A mother finds a drawing of a tombstone among her son’s schoolwork. “Rest in peace,” the caption read. “Maybe I better die.” The boy is 10 years old. Terrorized, she turns to marriage and family therapist Laurie Singer. That a child so young has mental health issues comes as no …

Depression has become one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with no signs of slowing down. By 2030, the World Health Organization predicts that disease could be the biggest contributor to the global burden of disease. Although we now have some effective treatments for depression, including medications and psychological …

The freezing temperatures, cloudy days and early darkness of a Midwestern winter can dampen even longtime residents’ spirits, with the toll of the cold months going beyond physical discomfort. Angela Barnes For those with clinical depression or seasonal affective disorder, shorter days and reduced sunlight can negatively affect their emotional …

Dr. Megan Haughton By Dr. Megan Haughton After the past two years, you’d think we’d all be health experts. We’ve practiced spotting the symptoms and ways to stay safe and healthy, but even in the midst of a health crisis, we forget to talk about mental health. While a recent …

Standardized, Cleansed, and Curated Data from a CAN-BIND Study Investigating Major Depressive Disorder Now Available to the Global Brain-CODE Research Community TORONTO, February 10, 2022 /CNW/ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about mental health have increased, while calls for collaboration and open science in the research community have intensified. …

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The past two years have been stressful for many people and many have turned to drugs and alcohol to cope. Although there is a push in Washington DC to expand federal treatment programs, local centers are taking a start-up approach in the field. The Crossroads Treatment …

We’ve all seen color-coded GPS traffic maps: a bright red road means traffic is bumper-to-bumper, while blue indicates a fast drive. Now, a therapy called quantitative electroencephalography-based neurofeedback (fortunately abbreviated as QEEG-based neurofeedback) is bringing similar mapping to the heavily trafficked human brain. Although relatively unknown, I believe it is …

A mental health clinic opening in Fitchburg aims to treat mental health issues such as depression with ketaminean anesthetic used in hospitals. Wake-up infusion would not be the first ketamine clinic in Wisconsin, along with others in Milwaukee and other cities. Ketamine clinics grew as drug research expanded, according to …

Carol Yepes/Getty Images Has TikTok Convinced You That You Have ADHD? That you’ve probably had it since childhood and only recently understood the source of your inattention or forgetfulness? In a video on ADHD TikTok, a creator tells us what it’s like to get diagnosed later in life. “Imagine for …

January 29, 2022 Portland, OR VSHAD KUSKE was a navy SEAL for 18 years. When he retired, he found himself “struggling with depression, drug addiction and anger.” Various treatments had failed, until another ex-SEAL suggested psilocybin, the mind-altering compound in “magic mushrooms.” “It fundamentally changed my life forever,” says Mr. …

Scientists have developed video games using AI technology to diagnose, monitor and treat depression. The platform, called Thymia, aims to make depression and other mental health issues as measurable as physical ailments. Dr Emilia Molimpakis, CEO and co-founder of Thymia, told Sky News: “At the moment the existing system is …

news, local news, New research on the effects of MDMA and magic mushrooms on the brain should take place as part of an ongoing effort to make psychedelic drugs a mainstream treatment for depression and other mental health disorders. As part of the research, the brain activity of 200 participants …

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) offers Esketamine nasal spray for the treatment and management of severe depression in adults. Image Credit: Abu Dhabi: Depression patients in Abu Dhabi can now benefit from a new treatment that helps manage severe forms of mental illness. Public health provider Abu Dhabi Health …

Photo: Doseology A Vernon-based business that uses “magic mushroom” elements for mental health has started in the United States. Doseology has introduced seven new adaptogenic mushroom products to the US market. The diversified life sciences company that develops mushroom-based health and wellness solutions will also launch the product line into …

Farmers and rural dwellers are more comfortable talking about stress and mental health issues with others, and the stigma of seeking help or treatment has decreased in rural and farming communities. but remains a factor, according to one new research poll of the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF surveyed rural …

Fatal overdoses On average, 35 people have suffered a fatal overdose each year in Lord Fairfax Health District for the past five years. 2021: 33 * 2020: 53 2019: 27 2018: 22 2017: 40 Source: Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force * Deaths in 2021 do not include …

In 2018, Seema Kunchikorne contracted multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (MDR-TB). From 65 kg, her weight fell to 45 kg and she sank into depression. Her husband took her to her mother’s house and she was eventually admitted to Sewri TB Hospital. “I was on oxygen therapy and the doctors had also …

By Amy Norton Health Day Reporter (Health day) MONDAY, December 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Ketamine, once best known as a “club” drug, can quickly improve difficult-to-treat depression and curb suicidal thoughts, a new review confirms. In recent years, ketamine has become something of a wonder drug for some people …

Beautiful sunset over the island of Menorca, Spain with the sun’s rays breaking through the clouds and falling towards the sea getty During Seth Wilson’s last ketamine treatment, he intended to see his late mother. Wilson, a 41-year-old sommelier who owns a wine store in Chicago, has suffered from depression …

Many students at Fairfax County public schools were experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression even before the pandemic hit nearly two years ago and county officials are struggling to maintain adequate mental health staff to address these concerns. This article was written by InsideNoVa.com, WTOP Information Partner, and republished …

By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer PAW PAW, Michigan (AP) – On a blustery December morning in rural southwest Michigan, an American flag flew at half mast in front of Paw Paw Elementary School. A social worker with a miniature therapy dog ​​named Trixie offered comfort at the front doors. …

The boom in psychedelics has seen the number of classic and unconventional psychedelics tested for mental health issues skyrocket. Most of these trials are not yet complete, but psychedelic clinics are already open. In these clinics, licensed psychedelic compounds like ketamine, which has bypassed regulation as a sedative compound, are …

It’s also important to ask for help, Ms. Dixon said. Start by learning to recognize the signs that your mind, as well as your body, has been affected by a diagnosis of fibroma. Ask yourself the following questions: Have your social activities or preferences changed since your diagnosis? Are you …

The holiday season is a joyous time for many, but for others this time of year can bring feelings of sadness, isolation and anxiety. And with COVID-19 casting a long shadow among Latinos, finding that holiday spirit can be especially difficult. A 2020 survey by the Centers for Disease Control …

WHO has called for a comprehensive societal approach to promote mental health in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 WHOMental health preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling poverty, conflict and abuse have the potential to prevent and alleviate poor mental health, but such a broad position fails …

A new study has found the prevalence of depression in patients with bowel cancer for up to five years after surgery to treat their cancer. More than a third of the patients suffered from clinically significant depression during the study, with one in seven still showing symptoms five years after …

With a shortage of mental health professionals, an international team has trained nurses to treat clinically depressed HIV-positive people in South Africa. Today, people living with HIV / AIDS can stay healthy if they are able to follow routine care and take drugs that reduce their virus to undetectable levels. …

A blood test using RNA markers offers new hope for people with mood disorders such as depression in what could be a significant breakthrough in diagnosing mental health problems. A team from Indiana University School of Medicine launched the blood test in April, saying it was psychiatry’s very first biological …

Share on PinterestAs another pandemic winter approaches, seasonal affective disorder is once again made worse by anxiety over COVID-19. Elizaveta Tomashevska / Getty Images Colder, darker days mean that many Americans are starting to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. As we head into another pandemic winter, …

WALTHAM (CBS) – “I slept for almost two weeks straight.” It was a symptom Hailey Cray expected when she contracted the coronavirus last December. “Going up the stairs here, he took it all. I stopped halfway up and had to breathe deeply, ”she told WBZ-TV. She also expected a loss …

A new nationally representative study published online in the Affective Disorders Journal found that one in four adults aged 20 to 39 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) had generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). People with ADHD were four times more likely to have GAD at some point in their lives, …

Racial minority women and health workers struggle to find suitable respirators Most respiratory protective equipment (RPE) used in healthcare is not designed for women or racial minorities amid a lack of research into how facial dimensions by gender and race affect people. ventilator performance, according to a systematic review and …

Ketamine on demand The success of ketamine in early trials surprised and excited researchers studying mood disorders, an area where drugs like Prozac and Zoloft, combined with talk therapy, are the primary treatment options. for decades. But, as with Mr. Gathman, the interventions don’t work for up to 30 percent …

For anyone struggling with anxiety or depression, there is no ideal treatment option. Talk therapy works about half the time, but it’s not always available, affordable, or convenient. Antidepressant drug treatments also work about half the time, but some people may be put off by the potential side effects, such …

PHILADELPHIA – Dr Aaron T. Beck, a revolutionary psychotherapist believed to be the father of cognitive therapy, died Monday at his home in Philadelphia. He had turned 100 in July. Beck’s work revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychological disorders. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, …

Depression is defined by symptoms such as persistent sadness, low mood, trouble sleeping, lack of energy, and feelings of hopelessness. The condition is universal and can affect anyone. But some people are more vulnerable or at risk of suffering from depression. Poverty and trauma are among the risk factors. Pregnant …

TORONTO – It has been more than a decade since Bruno Guèvremont returned to Canada after his military deployment in Afghanistan. Like so many other veterans, Guèvremont’s combat experiences had a mental impact. During his second tour in 2009, Guevremont was part of a team that dismantled improvised explosive devices, …

Depression and anxiety in pregnant women may be linked to the type of childbirth they are having, new research shows. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders have previously been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as low birth weight and premature birth. And now, a new study from Michigan Medicine finds …

MALVERN, Pa., October 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – In a statement issued under the same title on Tuesday, October 12 by Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STEM), please note that the Safe Harbor statement was inadvertently omitted. No changes were made to the content of the press release and the Safe Harbor …

photo by cotonbro of Pexels The following post was written and / or published as part of a collaboration between Benzinga’s internal sponsored content team and a Benzinga financial partner. Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: KTTA) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Pasithéa clinics has partnered with ZEN Healthcare to provide …

If you wake up this morning feeling rested and refreshed, you are probably having what is called restful sleep. Simply put, restful sleep occurs when brain activity during sleep helps restore your body and mind, essentially resetting you for another day of activity. Experts continue to study the sleep process, …

Talk to any pediatrician and we’ll tell you: We are living in a teenage mental health crisis. The pandemic has resulted in school closures and stay-at-home restrictions that have created social isolation among adolescents. With more than 721,000 deaths from COVID-19 nationwide, many teens personally know someone who has died …

Anxiety and depression affect millions of Americans every year. Mindbloom helps them feel better with home ketamine therapy. TEMPLE, Texas – Dylan Beynon is the Founder and CEO of Mindbloom, one of the largest providers of psychedelic therapy in the United States. His company makes ketamine therapy more affordable and …

Covid-19 has had a tragic effect on mental well-being around the world, leading to an increase in severe anxiety and depression across the world, according to a new report published yesterday in the medical journal The Lancet. Compared with 2019, cases of major depressive disorder increased by 28% and cases …

Internet gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as IGD, is an emerging diagnosis. The Internet is an integral part of the lives of people around the world for business, education and leisure. However, for some it has gone beyond typical usage to become what some people see as addictive behavior, especially …

Brianna Clark first went to therapy as a child and says it quickly became a part of her life. “The therapy allowed me to go through an emotionally unstable childhood because my life was always in a state of turmoil or upheaval,” says the 29-year-old American. “At some point in …

Online searches for arthritis and osteoarthritis symptoms are increasing with UK residents. As National Arthritis Week approaches, Good Energies’ B-Cure Laser released the results of a study on health issues that experience notable spikes in Google search traffic in 2021. The highest searches in the category were for ‘symptoms of …

Sheldon Preskorn, MD, shares his knowledge of the mechanisms and delivery of drugs to better help patients with major depressive disorder. CONFERENCE JOURNALIST “There appear to be at least 3 types of major depressive disorder (MDD) based on pharmacology,” Sheldon Preskorn, MD, told participants of the Annual 2021. Psychiatric schedulesTM …

Share on PinterestExperts say some people can benefit from taking antidepressant medication for longer. Dougal Waters / Getty Images Researchers report that more than half of participants in a recent study relapsed into depression after stopping antidepressants. Experts say some people need to keep taking antidepressants for longer, while others …

October 2, 2021 FFIFTEEN there is Richard Layard, an economist at the London School of Economics, prepared a pitch. “We now have evidence-based psychological therapies,” he noted. But they were rarely available on the National Health Service. The result was lives lost and, he argued with an eye on the …

Advertisements, news articles, and targeted social media ads abound, offering virtual mental health services from providers like Talkspace and Calm. These startups are just a few of the many companies providing telehealth care to people with mental illnesses. Given this growth, coupled with the corresponding public demand, it seems likely …

Good day. Biotech startup Expansion Therapeutics Inc. has raised $ 80 million to research oral drugs that have a significant impact on neurodegenerative diseases. Traditionally, drugs have targeted disease proteins. Boston-based expansion and other companies are also developing drugs targeting RNA involved in the production of disease proteins. Tegsedi of …

TORONTO, September 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Braxia Scientific Corp. (“Braxia”, or the “Company”), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FWB: 496), a medical research company with clinics providing innovative ketamine treatments for people with depression and related disorders, is pleased to report encouraging preliminary results from a recent clinical study …

The stress of the pandemic and public health restrictions have negatively impacted the mental health of many people. The researchers interviewed more than 11,000 people in 40 countries, with most of the responses coming from the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal and several other countries. People who spend less time …

Many people may have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 lockdown. Likewise, getting out of lockdown can cause anxiety in a person due to various uncertainties or concerns. During the lockdown, a person may have become accustomed to not seeing other people or staying inside. A person …

Andrea Thomas holds a picture of her daughter Ashley Romero, who died of a fentanyl overdose in 2018. She was 32 years old. The eggs were on the counter and the potatoes were waiting in the pan for a late night brunch during the death of Ashley Romero. She took …

Depressive disorders Photo: VCG More than 90 percent of those polled with depressive disorders in China do not seek treatment, and only 0.5 percent have received adequate treatment, according to a new survey on the mental health of Chinese citizens. The results of a study on the burden of mental …

It was out of desperation that Michael Raymond found himself sitting in a remote retreat in the Peruvian Andes, sipping a cup of bitter tea. Raymond had reached the breaking point. His 16 year career as an electrical engineer in high security situations for the Australian Air Force has seen …

Earlier this month, the World Health Organization released a report on depression, saying it is common around the world and one of the leading causes of disability. Some doctors use psychedelics to keep people away from antidepressants. The Food and Drug Administration calls psilocybin a breakthrough treatment for depression. Psychiatrist …

Scientists from Small Pharma – based in London and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange – said they believe DMT could be used for many forms of depression, including PTSD and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Carol Routledge, Scientific and Medical Director, described the drug as “breaking all the ruminative thought processes in …

BEIRUT (AFP) – The phones in Lebanon’s only suicide hotline almost never stop ringing as people grow more desperate in the face of a financial crisis that has sparked a mental health crisis. In one appeal, a father says he is considering suicide because he is unable to feed his …

I watched the entirety of Couple therapy from my childhood bedroom during a visit to my parents in July. It was a time and a place as propitious as any other to entertain heavy psychoanalytic ideas which, without a doubt, would make me reflect on my life. The Showtime docuseries …

Free online counseling therapy for anxiety and depression is offered nationwide following the success of a first pilot project. Some 88 percent of patients who experienced severe anxiety and depression experienced significantly reduced symptoms after online counseling sessions, according to the pilot. After two months of digital cognitive behavioral therapy …

Although vitiligo, a skin disorder, is neither harmful nor fatal, it can definitely change your life. Not only do you have to deal with its physical symptoms – patches of white, smooth skin called macules – you can also feel a strong emotional and psychological impact. Living with Vitiligo, as …

NOTHardly a week goes by without a public figure – Naomi Osaka being the most recent – revealing her battle with depression. The frequency of these disclosures should come as no surprise given the pervasiveness of feelings of sadness. So why paint depression as a puzzle? One way to untangle …

Research September 17, 2021 UCSF study shows emergency visits and hospitalizations for drug addicted patients increased by 30% compared to 2014-2018 By Élisabeth Fernandez A growing percentage of emergency visits and hospitalizations in the United States before the pandemic involved patients with alcohol and other substance disorders, according to a …

Key points to remember Patients diagnosed with Lyme disease have a 28% higher rate of mental disorders, new research shows. As a condition, it can cause various long term cognitive and psychological side effects. The researchers hope the findings will encourage both patients and doctors to watch for psychiatric symptoms …

Serum cortisol and osteocalcin levels may be associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, according to research results published in Frontiers in endocrinology. To date, the relationships between changes in cortisol and osteocalcin concentrations in primary hyperparathyroidism, as well as their relationships and psychological characteristics …