Up to date news regarding mental health issues from Ireland and around the World.
Irish Mental Health News
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Many with migraine avoid chocolate
(17/04/2019) Many people with migraine avoid chocolate at all times because they are worried it may […]
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Big increase in problem cocaine use
(17/04/2019) There has been a 'notable increase' in the number of cases presenting with problem […]
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Hearing Implant and Research Centre opened
(04/04/2019) A new national centre, which aims to carry out groundbreaking research into cochlear […]
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Homeless children need more supports
(01/04/2019) Better supports need to be put in place for children who are experiencing […]
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Conference on foetal valproate syndrome
(25/03/2019) The detrimental impact of taking the epilepsy drug, sodium valproate, while pregnant […]
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Major research summit on Down syndrome
(21/03/2019) People with Down syndrome have a much higher risk of developing dementia, however it […]
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Recovery from cancer is not just physical
(20/03/2019) Recovery from cancer is not just physical, it can take a huge emotional toll as well, […]
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Alcohol remains main problem drug in Ireland
(20/03/2019) Alcohol remains the main problem drug that people enter treatment for in Ireland, the […]
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Ireland on verge of codeine addiction epidemic
(15/03/2019) Codeine addiction in Ireland is ‘an epidemic verging on eruption', according to […]
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Irish team lead major Parkinson's project
(13/03/2019) Irish scientists are at the forefront of a major new research project, which aims to […]
World Mental Health News
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Brain wiring differences identified in children with conduct disorder
on April 19, 2019 at 12:13 am
Behavioral problems in young people with severe antisocial behavior -- known as conduct disorder -- […]
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Major study finds one in five children have mental health problems
on April 17, 2019 at 7:38 pm
One in five Ontario children and youth suffer from a mental disorder, but less than one-third have […]
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Simple test can indicate prolonged symptoms following pediatric...
on April 16, 2019 at 12:14 pm
Researchers have found that abnormal performance on the Romberg balance test can indicate that […]
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Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age
on April 16, 2019 at 12:02 am
Indicators of despair -- depression, suicidal ideation, drug use and alcohol abuse -- are rising […]
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For busy medical students, two-hour meditation study may be as beneficial...
on April 15, 2019 at 7:47 pm
For time-crunched medical students, taking a two-hour introductory class on mindfulness may be just […]
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Itchy skin affects the health and quality of life of many patients with...
on April 11, 2019 at 9:25 pm
New research reveals that pruritus, or itchy skin, affects a substantial percentage of patients […]
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Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors...
on April 11, 2019 at 6:51 pm
Researchers have identified ketamine-induced brain-related changes that are responsible for […]
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New study advances treatment options for PTSD
on April 11, 2019 at 5:15 pm
New research examines the psychological and neural basis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). […]
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Stress-related disorders linked to heightened risk of cardiovascular...
on April 11, 2019 at 1:00 am
Stress-related disorders -- conditions triggered by a significant life event or trauma -- may be […]
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Study explores how technology can help prompt positive memories for people...
on April 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm
A team of human-computer interaction researchers, have through in-depth interviews with experts in […]
