Tag: Mental Health

Scientists Reverse Anxiety in Mice by Targeting Tiny Amygdala Circuit

Researchers successfully reversed anxiety in mice by targeting a specific group of amygdala neurons. The breakthrough identifies a promising new…

Paracetamol Poisoning Study Reveals High Risk of Repeated Attempts and Long-term Mortality

A 15-year Australian study of 12,047 paracetamol poisoning cases reveals that while severe liver injury is rare (4.7%), nearly a…

Mental Health Disorders Now Leading Global Disability Cause as Cases Approach 1.2 Billion

Mental health disorders have become the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally. A major new…

Mental health interventions show promise for extreme weather trauma recovery

Mental health interventions demonstrate significant effectiveness in reducing PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms among people affected by extreme weather events.…

Gut Microbiome Shapes Mental Health and Disease Risk Through Bidirectional Brain Communication

The human gut microbiome actively communicates with the brain, immune system, and metabolism through complex biochemical pathways. Research reveals 100…

Dawn French Highlights Loneliness Crisis Among Older Women in New BBC Discussion

Dawn French's BBC discussion highlights the loneliness crisis affecting older women, with research showing 3.83 million UK older adults experiencing…

Gambia Trains 25 Community Health Workers in WHO Mental Health Guidelines to Bridge Rural Care Gaps

The Gambia trained 25 community healthcare workers in WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme guidelines to address critical rural mental…

Mental Health Conditions and Low Income Create Dual Health Risks, Danish Study Reveals

A comprehensive Danish study of 4.8 million adults reveals that mental health conditions and low income operate as independent risk…