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Study finds link between pregnancy nausea and depression

Written by | 8 Dec 2025

A severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy is linked to depression, according to a study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland. Researchers found that […]

Forced ‘return to office’ initiatives could deepen regional divides across Europe

Written by | 2 Dec 2025

When remote work is supported well, it can raise job satisfaction, reduce commuting stress and give people meaningful control over their work life balance. However, the recent drive […]

Emotional strain of fitness and calorie counting apps revealed

Written by | 29 Oct 2025

Some users of popular fitness and calorie counting apps experience shame, disappointment and demotivation, potentially undermining their health and wellbeing, according to a new study led by researchers […]

Antidepressants vary widely in their physical side effects, highlighting the need for personalised prescribing, says major meta-analysis

Written by | 28 Oct 2025

Antidepressants can differ widely in how they physically affect the body, including around a 4 kg difference in weight change between certain drugs (approximately 2.5 kg weight loss […]

U.K. food insecurity is associated with mental health conditions

Written by | 23 Oct 2025

Food insecurity affects about 1 in 13 (7.8%) U.K. households, with higher rates of food insecurity found in Black British households and people with long-term mental health conditions, […]

Good sleep quality might be key for better mental wellbeing in young adults

Written by | 2 Sep 2025

A new study of young adults has strongly linked better sleep quality with better mental wellbeing, with fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity also strongly associated with […]

Teachers’ depression, anxiety and stress at three times the national norm: new study

Written by | 29 Aug 2025

Nine out of 10 Australian teachers are experiencing severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable, says UNSW Sydney research. A new study from researchers at […]

What are the impacts of acute and chronic stress on mental health?

Written by | 24 Aug 2025

A study analyses the negative effects of stress on the brains of male and female rats and concludes that acute stress induces anxiety-like behaviors, especially in males, while […]

Mental health care needs urgent reform to include lifestyle interventions

Written by | 15 Aug 2025

Mental health services must urgently increase investment in lifestyle interventions to improve care and help close the 15-year life expectancy gap faced by people with mental illness, a […]

PTSD costs the UK economy £40 billion a year, new research says

Written by | 4 Aug 2025

New research into the economic impact of Post-traumatic stress disorder has found that average annual costs exceed £14780 per person, which at current prevalence rates equates to £40 […]

Global study of more than 100,000 young people latest to link early smartphone ownership with poorer mental health in young adults

Written by | 25 Jul 2025

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people. […]

One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health issues

Written by | 24 Jul 2025

Nearly one-third of the nation’s K-12 U.S. public schools mandate mental health screening for students, with most offering in-person treatment or referral to a community mental health professional […]

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