Psychiatric Times

JUNE 30, 2025

Both medications carry important safety considerations including potential for increased suicidal ideation, requiring careful monitoring and education about distinguishing medication-related intrusive thoughts from situational mental health concerns. Subscribe Now!

Genetics and mental health

Psychiatric Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Role of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD ADHD risk factors encompass both genetic and environmental components that significantly impact child development. Family history plays a crucial role in ADHD development, with genetic factors contributing substantially to the condition's heritability. Risk Factors for ADHD EP: 7.

Genetics and mental health

Psychiatric Times

JUNE 18, 2025

Prodromal symptoms encompass mood changes such as anxiety, depression , mood swings, sleep issues, irritability, anger, and potential suicidal thoughts. Studies in Australia and the United States followed individuals with subthreshold psychotic symptoms and functional decline, along with a genetic risk for schizophrenia, over time.

Genetics and mental health

Department of Psychiatry News

JUNE 24, 2025

Professor Cathy Creswell , from Oxford’s Department of Experimental Psychology and lead for the NIHR ARC OxTV’s mental health across the life course theme, recently visited Chile to establish the project. In February 2023, it was recommended for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Genetics and mental health

Department of Psychiatry News

JUNE 19, 2025

I was tremendously excited at the launch to see the latest data in patients with Parkinson’s disease and in children.’ Search NIHR OXFORD HEALTH BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE NEWS Please follow the link below to read the news on the NIHR BRC website.

Genetics and mental health

Department of Psychiatry News

JUNE 12, 2025

© Shutterstock Generously contributed by Daria and Dmitri Bukhman of Bukhman Philanthropies, the gift will bolster Oxford’s pioneering research and help expand mindfulness-based cognitive therapy – an evidence-based approach that helps people recover from depression, enjoy mental health and flourish. .

Genetics and mental health

Zencare

JUNE 9, 2025

Published on June 9, 2025 by Zencare Team. I know I’ve diagnosed myself with a rare genetic disease a time or two only to discover it’s just a gas. I know I’ve diagnosed myself with a rare genetic disease a time or two only to discover it’s just a gas. Finding a licensed mental health professional can feel frustrating.

Genetics and mental health

Psychiatric Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Before reaching specialized behavioral health services, families typically consult pediatricians who must possess comprehensive knowledge of ADHD presentation, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Subscribe Now!

Genetics and mental health

ADDitude

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A 101 on Epigenetics Reading Genes Genes play an important role in shaping a wide range of traits and characteristics, from hair and eye color to susceptibility to mental health conditions. Yet, genetic influences are less fixed than one might think. Epigenetic alterations have been linked to numerous poor health outcomes.

Genetics and mental health

ADDitude

MAY 23, 2025

May 23, 2025 The anticipated MAHA Commission report released yesterday misrepresents ADHD causes and care in the U.S., The MAHA Report , spearheaded by Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary Robert F. The MAHA Report , spearheaded by Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Should the U.S. Absolutely.

Genetics and mental health

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

MARCH 20, 2025

A Brief Group Social-Belonging Intervention to Improve Mental-Health and Academic Outcomes in BIPOC and First-Generation-to-College Students Erin S. Understanding Ethnoracial Disparities and Advancing Mental Health Equity Through Clinical Psychological Science: Introduction to Special Issue P. Pritchard, Jennifer L.

Genetics and mental health

ADDitude

MAY 18, 2025

Similar results were found in a 2024 systematic review of 55 studies investigating the role of pubertal hormones on mental health conditions. The review concluded that most of the studies that exist on hormones and mental health outcomes were at high risk for bias and involved many confounding factors. Epub 2025 Jan 20.

Aging and mental health

Department of Psychiatry News

JULY 1, 2025

Get Involved Search News Award in memory of Dr Valeria Frighi given to psychology trainee Michael Barry Award in memory of Dr Valeria Frighi given to psychology trainee Michael Barry Share Share Awards 1 July 2025 The £1,000 fund was set up to support researchers with an interest in intellectual disabilities. We look forward to his findings.”

Genetics and mental health

Clear Behavioral Health

APRIL 2, 2025

Genetic predisposition, a history of trauma, mental health disorders, and even the accessibility of opioids all contribute to an individuals vulnerability to addiction. Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia, restless sleep, and vivid dreams are common, further adding to the physical and mental strain.

Sleep and mental health

Zencare

JANUARY 22, 2025

Published on January 22, 2025 by Zencare Team. There are 298 mental health conditions currently recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-TR, which is the standard reference for clinical practice among trained, licensed mental health professionals, in the US.

Neurotransmitters and mental health