Healthcare News
Largest study to date suggests link between COVID-19 infection and subsequent mental health and neurological conditions
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been growing concern that survivors might be at increased risk of neurological disorders. A previous observational study by the same research group reported that COVID-19 survivors are at increased risk of mood and anxiety disorders in the first three months after infection.
Why do some sources call ADHD a mental illness?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition. While people may use different terms for ADHD, technically it does fall into the broad category of “mental illness.” Knowing more about ADHD and the terms used in mental healthcare can provide more context for the usage of various terms.
Dual treatments help PTSD and depression
This study is the first randomized control trial to rigorously test a sequential approach to treating comorbid PTSD and major depressive disorder.
Increased risk of dying from COVID for people with severe mental disorders
People with severe mental disorders have a significantly increased risk of dying from COVID-19. This has been shown in a new study from Umeå University and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Among the elderly, the proportion of deaths due to COVID-19 was almost fourfold for those with severe mental disorders compared to non-mentally ill people in the same age.
Lockdown study finds undiagnosed mental health crisis among new mothers
New mothers experienced worryingly high rates of depression and anxiety during the first lockdown, our new research has revealed. One of the major contributing factors to them feeling this way was the psychological impact of social distancing measures.
