Deep brain stimulation for patients with chronic anorexia is safe and might improve weight and mental health
Small study in 16 people suggests technique is safe and might help improve mood, anxiety and wellbeing, while increasing weight. Deep brain stimulation might alter the brain circuits…
B vitamins reduce schizophrenia symptoms, study finds
A review of worldwide studies has found that add-on treatment with high-dose b-vitamins – including B6, B8 and B12 – can significantly reduce symptoms of schizophrenia more than…
Deprivation in early childhood can affect mental health in adulthood, according to landmark study
Despite living in strong and supportive families for over 20 years, children exposed to early deprivation in Romanian institutions aged 0-3 experience a range of mental health problems…
Easier to let go – can depression help people deal with life?
Patients with depression find it easier to abandon unattainable goals, psychological study at the University of Jena shows
Stop smoking services may boost mental health of people with depression
Smokers with depression who successfully quit smoking using stop smoking services may see an improvement in their mental health, according to new research, funded by Cancer Research UK…