Mental Health

Exploring the adverse effects of antipsychotic medications on oral health

by University of the Basque Country edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A research group in the Department of Pharmacology of the University of the Basque Country has investigated the adverse reactions that antipsychotics can cause in the mouth. The study was based on data from the European pharmacovigilance database EudraVigilance and […]

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Global study links early smartphone ownership with poorer mental health in young adults

by Taylor & Francis edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mental health and well-being in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people. Published today in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, the study found that 18- to

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Depression often associated with early menopause: Why some women are at greater risk

by The North American Menopause Society edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Premature menopause has been described as a life-changing diagnosis with profound physical, psychological, and social consequences. Affected women not only experience the effects of estrogen deficiency, but they also experience the unanticipated loss of reproductive function. However, some women

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Bipolar and schizophrenia: What are the similarities and differences?

Bipolar disorder symptoms Schizophrenia symptoms Overlapping symptoms Substance use links Prevalence How experiences differ Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Summary Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are mental health conditions that have some common traits and some key differences. Differences include the symptoms a person experiences. Bipolar disorder causes shifts in mood, energy level, and thinking. Schizophrenia causes a

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