Study shows that patients with DLB have reduced sleep efficiency and RBD.
The State Of Research On Anxiety Treatment
The latest research on anxiety treatment. Mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety have become very prevalent in recent years. While anxiety tends to be less visible compared to other mental illness, its effects can sometimes be just as troubling. One-quarter of Australians will experience an anxiety condition in their lifetime. […]
The Newest Bipolar Treatment
Good old Thyroid Hormone. Mental illness tends to be life long, and being diagnosed with one of them may feel like your life is over. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes sudden drastic changes in moods, behaviour and energy level. The disorder is life long, and its diagnosis may feel like a sentence […]
Why Depression is More Prevalent in Women than Men
There are several reasons for that. It is widely reported that there is a difference in gender depression prevalences. Women are documented to be experiencing depression twice than men. The reports cuts across ethnicity and race. According to WHO, gender plays a massive role in the depression prevalence in society. Research also shows that women […]
Newest Schizophrenia Treatment: Third Generation Antipsychotic
Say goodbye to negative side effects with this antipsychotic drug. Antipsychotic drugs are what doctors use for the treatment of the psychotic symptoms of a schizophrenic patient. There are three types of antipsychotic medications, first-generation, second-generation, and third-generation antipsychotics. First-generation antipsychotics came into the market in 1950. The drugs are also called neuroleptic since they […]
Diet and Mental Health: Is there a link?
The relationship between your diet and mental health. Different researches on human diet suggest that what we eat not only affects us physically but mentally as well. A recent study found a high level of well beings in individuals that ate more fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet includes a balance of fruits, vegetables, legumes, […]
The Sleep-Deprived Brain
Recent studies shed light on how sleep deprivation affects brain structure and function. Even if we don’t suffer from a sleep disorder, sleep is often the first thing that gets cut back to make room on our schedules. However, the consequences of lack of sleep on the brain are serious and far-ranging. This is especially […]
Polyvagal Theory: The Healing Power of the Ventral-Vagal Connection
Polyvagal Theory is a comprehensive evolutionary model for understanding and treating anxiety and panic disorders. General anxiety disorder and panic disorders are two of the most common mental conditions in Australia and around the world. The difference between the two is that anxiety disorders are mainly characterised by excessive worry brought about from perceived threats; […]
Bipolar Disorder and the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
An age-old question remains in understanding the root cause of bipolar disorder: To what extent does genetics or life experience play a role in the development of bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental illness where patients experience recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. Approximately 2% of Australians will experience bipolar disorder in […]
Study Finds Early Risers At A Lower Risk Of Depression
Are you or someone you know an early bird? It could be good for mental heath, new research suggests. A recent study has shown that early birds have a lower risk of depression, but night owls may have a greater risk. In a study of nearly 70,000 people, there were genes, 324 of them, found […]