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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

People with psychosis who were scared of leaving home ‘helped by VR’

People who are scared of leaving their home have been able to step outside through a virtual reality (VR) therapy that has the potential to reach many people, researchers have said. The technology has been used to provide psychological ...

06 Apr 2022 at 01:55

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces depression and suicidal thoughts

The rave drug ketamine can quickly ease depression and soothe suicidal thoughts in the short term, research has revealed. Analysis of 83 research papers showed that patients’ symptoms were reduced in just one to four hours. Some ...

30 Dec 2021 at 13:25

Antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people rose between 2000-2019

The proportion of children and young people prescribed antipsychotics in England almost doubled between 2000 and 2019, new research suggests. The drugs, which have a tranquilising effect, are often used to treat major mental ...

10 Jan 2023 at 23:30

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 ...

17 Jan 2023 at 08:36

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 ...

22 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Bodies of people with mental illness ‘biologically older than their actual age’

The bodies of people with mental illness could be biologically older than their actual age, according to a new study. The new research suggests people with a lifetime history of conditions such as depression, ...

26 Mar 2023 at 22:05

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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 ...

26 Mar 2023 at 21:33

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

26 Mar 2023 at 21:33

Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests

Nearly one in five people in the UK find everyday sounds like loud chewing and repetitive sniffing intolerable. Research from King’s College London and the University of Oxford suggests 18.4% of the ...

22 Mar 2023 at 18:00

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

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 ...

25 Mar 2023 at 23:05

Routine brain scans could pinpoint underlying cause of psychosis, study suggests

Offering routine brain scans to people experiencing psychotic episodes could help identify underlying conditions causing their symptoms, a new study has found. Researchers from the University ...

12 Jul 2023 at 16:00

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