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New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder

Written by | 24 Apr 2025

A new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder, […]

Having a ‘therapist in your pocket’ curbs depression among primary care patients

Written by | 17 Apr 2025

Patients with depression who received the Moodivate app saw clinically meaningful reductions in their symptoms that were twice those achieved with standard-of-care therapy in a clinical trial conducted […]

Use of antidepressant medication linked to substantial increase in risk of sudden cardiac death

Written by | 8 Apr 2025

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) refers to an unexpected death of a person, believed to be caused by a heart-related issue. It occurs within one hour of the onset […]

Anxiety disorders in children can be screened through school health care

Written by | 27 Mar 2025

A new study from the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland screened school-age children for anxiety and examined the efficacy of the […]

Nearly half of depression diagnoses could be considered treatment-resistant

Written by | 23 Mar 2025

Almost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being ‘treatment-resistant’ as new research suggests that many don’t respond to multiple antidepressant options. The new study, published in […]

Employee burnout can cost employers millions each year

Written by | 16 Mar 2025

Employee burnout is likely costing companies millions of dollars each year, ranging from approximately $4,000 to $21,000 per employee in the U.S., according to a study published in the American Journal […]

Patients with mental health conditions would favour non-invasive interventions over medication, finds a new survey

Written by | 6 Mar 2025

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that patients who need treatment for neurological and mental health disorders, would favour non-invasive neuromodulation […]

Calorie labels on menus could make eating disorders worse

Written by | 2 Feb 2025

Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study published today in the BMJ Public Health. The review, which is the […]

Many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders are not receiving timely help, says new research

Written by | 11 Jan 2025

Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognised, according to a […]

Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Written by | 24 Dec 2024

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our […]

Insurance challenges limit psychologists’ capacity to address ongoing mental health needs

Written by | 20 Dec 2024

Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 […]

Greater patient education needed around antidepressants which may reduce genital sensitivity, SFU study finds

Written by | 10 Dec 2024

The use of antidepressants is associated with sexual side effects including reduced genital sensitivity that persists after stopping the medication, a new Simon Fraser University study finds. The […]

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