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Third of young people saw wellbeing boost during lockdown

A third of young people saw an improvement in their wellbeing during the Covid-19 lockdown measures, according to a new study. Researchers from Oxford and Cambridge universities found that out of 16,940 children and teenagers aged from between ...

22 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Attempted suicide rates lower in women who use hormonal contraceptives – study

Attempted suicide rates in women using hormonal contraception are lower than in women not using it, new research suggests. The findings contradict recent studies that had suggested hormonal contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, were ...

07 Jun 2022 at 00:05

Deep meditation can ‘improve gut bacteria’ – study

Practising meditation could help improve a person’s gut bacteria and in turn reap benefits for their physical and mental health, according to a new study. Regular and deep meditation, performed for several years, may help to “enrich” a ...

17 Jan 2023 at 08:36

National News

Other people’s body odour can help treat social anxiety, study finds

Odours from other people’s sweat may be able to help treat social anxiety, new research suggests. The study found that social anxiety was reduced when people underwent mindfulness therapy while exposed to what is commonly referred to ...

26 Mar 2023 at 21:33

Study uses digital avatars to help people who hear voices

Digital characters – avatars – could help people with psychosis hear voices less often and reduce the distress caused by these voices, new research suggests. The new therapy involves a series of guided sessions during which patients ...

28 Oct 2024 at 16:00

One-day stress workshops in schools for older teenagers ‘cut depression’

One-day stress workshops delivered to 16 to 18-year-olds in schools cut depression and boost wellbeing, according to a new study. Experts from King’s College London, who led the research across England, said there was a need to ...

14 May 2024 at 23:30

Stephen Fry, Ruby Wax and Jo Brand back new psychiatry campaign

The broadcasters and actors Stephen Fry, Ruby Wax and Jo Brand are backing a campaign urging medical students to become psychiatrists. Run by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the #Choose Psychiatry campaign calls for ...

15 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Children given digital devices for tantrums ‘fail to learn emotion regulation’

Simply handing a child a mobile phone or tablet when they throw a tantrum may be damaging their ability to manage their emotions, new research suggests. According to the study, if parents regularly use digital devices ...

28 Jun 2024 at 05:00

‘Fussy eating’ disorder linked to differences in brain structure, study shows

Children who suffer from a “fussy eating” disorder have differences in brain structure, a study has revealed. The research, led by the University of Aberdeen, was the first to use neuroimaging to study the brains of ...

04 Dec 2024 at 13:57

World

Australia prescribes psychedelics to depression or PTSD patients in world first

Australia has become the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Beginning on Saturday, Australian ...

01 Jul 2023 at 21:27

ADHD in children linked to social isolation later on – study

Children with ADHD are at increased risk of becoming socially isolated as they grow up, according to a new study. Researchers said that the findings highlight the importance of peer support for children with ...

29 Mar 2023 at 01:00

New study finds best treatments for adults with ADHD

Talking therapy and brain stimulation are not as good as drugs for treating adults with ADHD, according to the largest study of its kind. Stimulant drugs and another medication – atomoxetine – appear to be ...

17 Dec 2024 at 23:30

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