Psychology & Psychiatry

Abuse and neglect experienced during their active years continue to impact the lives of female elite gymnasts long after their competitive careers have ended. This is according to a recent study by Natalie Barker-Ruchti, researcher in sports science at Örebro University, Sweden. Her research findings will be invaluable in her new role as ethics specialist on the Swiss Olympic Committee.

Playwright William Congreve wrote in the Restoration period that music “hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” And, as it turns out, back pain in 21st-century patients as well.

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of depression and mania. It poses a substantial burden on global health, with an increasing incidence. Despite its prevalence, there exists a significant gap in understanding the underlying neuropathological mechanisms.

A baby’s focus may seem brief, but some words and gestures do a better job of keeping their attention on their surroundings even before they say their first word.

A large-scale cross-sectional study of older individuals in the UK supports contextual, process-based models of mental health that emphasize values-guided behavior, psychosocial resources and biopsychosocial integration, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Mental Health by Darren Edwards from Swansea University, UK, and colleagues.

An international University of Helsinki study has found that adverse childhood circumstances increase the risk of suicidal ideation in later life.

They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects. Weighted blankets—heavy throws filled with glass beads or plastic pellets—have gone from a niche therapeutic tool to a mainstream wellness must-have, promising better sleep and reduced stress for anyone struggling to unwind.

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression (i.e., low mood and a loss of interest in everyday activities) and mania (i.e., a state in which arousal and energy levels are abnormally high). On average, an estimated 1–2% of people worldwide are diagnosed with bipolar disorder at some point during their lives.

People who have autistic-like traits, but who fall short of a clinical diagnosis, are at risk of problematic gaming, according to a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study exploring what factors can lead to gaming disorders.

U.S. cancer survivors are significantly more likely to take medications for depression and anxiety compared with noncancer survivors, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in JAMA Network Open.