New review reveals complex polygenic architecture underlying common epilepsies
An insightful mini-review published in Genomic Psychiatry synthesizes the rapidly expanding landscape of molecular genetic research on common…
Rural health: How Australian farmer Brendan Cullen swam his way out of depression
Eventually – with the help of antidepressants and swimming – he clambered out of long-term depression. In his…
Redefining the “aging brain” through diverse data
Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single…
‘Be prepared to be treated differently’: The perils some face after declaring their mental health conditions at work
Fearing that she would not be given a fair chance if she was upfront about her condition, she…
40%+ of HK ‘Gen Z’ report moderate to severe depression
Over 40 per cent of Hong Kong’s “Generation Z” population report moderate to severe depression, a survey has…
Warning over screen time and chatbots as number of depressed hits record high
One in three Hong Kong adults have moderate to severe symptoms of depression, almost triple the rate from…
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to…
Scientists call for integration of physical activity into psychiatric care
People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average ten to 20 years…
Healing From Depression Doesn’t Always Feel Good — 10 Signs You’re Actually Getting Better
You’ve spent the last couple of weeks in hiding; you’ve become a recluse. You spent your days sleeping,…
New research on two million people quantifies how genetic risks overlap across diagnoses
A sweeping new peer-reviewed study published in Genomic Psychiatry has introduced a concept that could reshape how psychiatrists…
The global burden of mental and substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults
Blakemore SJ. Adolescence and mental health. Lancet. 2019;393:2030–1. Article PubMed Google Scholar Degenhardt L, Stockings E, Patton G,…
‘Identifying as depressed’: Younger Aussie men facing rising isolation, declining relationships and crisis of purpose amid housing crisis
A chief executive of an Australian think tank has warned younger men are dating less, marrying later, and…