Research studying GABA's effects in mental hygiene showed correlations between high cortisol levels and low GABA levels in depressive people

A new study discovered that individuals with major depression and anorexia exhibit distinct patterns in their gut microbiome

A study from Norway has found that men who use muscle-boosting steroids are more likely to suffer from poor sleep quality

Study shows that finger tapping and prism adaptation performance can differentiate between children with and without ADHD and even more accurately between children with and without DAMP

A retrospective, cohort study with 6-years follow-up of PTSD patients (N = 7,852) compared with the general population (N = 4,041,366) found PTSD was associated with increased risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases

Meta-analysis of the relation between bullying and depression (31 studies ; N=133,688) Risk of depression in bullied children/adolescents was 2.77 times higher than those not bullied; but risk of depression in bullying individuals was also 1.73 times higher than nonbullying individuals.

Developmental predictors of young adult borderline personality disorder: a prospective, longitudinal study of females with and without childhood ADHD

The assignment to male sex, a problematic pornography consumption, and impulsive tendencies were determined as predictors of Hypersexual Behavior.

A study concluded that "individuals with depression, anxiety, and both conditions who use cannabis for insomnia report significant improvements in symptom severity after cannabis use."

Prevalence of lifetime self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a global sample of 599 patients reporting prospectively confirmed diagnosis with premenstrual dysphoric disorder - BMC Psychiatry

The power of support from companion animals for people living with mental health problems: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the evidence concluded that pets provide benefits through the intensity of connectivity with their owners and emotional support in times of crises.

A study found there was a lack of clarity on violence management in psychiatric hospitals

[...]Our results show that the harmful effects of SSRIs versus placebo for major depressive disorder seem to outweigh any potentially small beneficial effects.

Pets should be considered a main rather than a marginal source of support in the management of people diagnosed with a long-term mental health condition, finds University of Manchester researchers.

Crime and victimisation in people with intellectual disability: a case linkage study

Poor mental health and low wellbeing higher in LGBT individuals compared to heterosexuals