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Older adults with dementia but without close family: Who are they? And who cares for them?

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More than eight per cent of study subjects were 'kinless' at the time of their dementia diagnosis. (Shutterstock)What happens to...

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Antidepressant withdrawal should be taken seriously – we’re investigating ways to help people come off the pills

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Misinformation about antidepressants is rife and is probably fuelling their rise in use. Chief among these false ideas are: Antidepressant...

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Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short

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Pregnant during the pandemic: Long-term effects and the importance of social support

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Results of a new study show the need for more, easily accessible mental health and social support services for pregnant...

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COVID, bird flu, mpox – a virologist on why we’re seeing so many viruses emerge

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Kateryna Kon/ShutterstockFrom the widespread outbreak of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in 2022, to the evolving bird flu situation, to recent...

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Health care workers are frazzled – and poor sleep may turn stress into poor mental health

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Shift work and long hours are common working conditions in health care. insta_photos/iStock via Getty Images PlusHealth care workers often...

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People with personality disorders are more likely to sign up for psychology studies – here’s why that’s a problem

March 14, 2023

solarseven/ShutterstockMany psychological studies rely on participants to give up their time to take part in experiments or complete questionnaires. They...