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Depression and Anxiety Disorders Possess Shared Vulnerabilities in Couples

9th January, 2018

Depression and anxiety anxiety disorders present a greater risk in individuals whose partner has the mental health condition.

Panic Attacks and Comorbidity With Other Medical Conditions: A Review

27th November, 2017

Panic attacks presents high comorbidity with certain medical conditions, and vice-versa. In a review, researchers seek to understand the common pathways underlying this relationship, and its implications.

Beliefs About the Causes of Mental Illness in Singapore

21st November, 2017

Perceptions of the Singapore population on the causes of mental illness, and attitudes towards seeking treatment.

Symptoms of Depression in Adolescents: Gender Differences in Coping and Symptomology

31st October, 2017

Symptoms of depression and differences in coping strategies across gender

The Role of Blame Attribution in Infertility-related Depression, Anxiety and Lower Marital Satisfaction

22nd October, 2017

Couples facing infertility may require psychological therapy to cope with depression, anxiety and lower marital satisfaction.

High Prevalence of Social Media Addiction in University Students in Singapore, and Comorbidity With Other Mental Health Issues

18th October, 2017

Our Clinical Psychologist, Haikal, shares and discuss a recent research showing a large number of university students in Singapore are addicted to social media use.

Negative Information Captures the Attention of Individuals With Depression Differently

4th October, 2017

A brain-imaging study founds that exposure to individuals with depression are more likely to sustain attention when presented with negative stimuli.

Insomnia and Mental Health Issues

8th September, 2017

Treating insomnia could reduce mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and paranoia, according to a large randomised controlled study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Researchers Examine the Effects of Single Vs Joint Custody Following Divorce

8th September, 2017

Children in joint custody arrangements appear to display less behavioural and psychological problems.

Importance of Parental Support in Children's Response to Stress

24th August, 2017

A recent study assesses the impact of parent support in how children respond physiologically and psychologically to stress.

Rumination and Brain Activity in Teenagers Recovering From Depression

24th August, 2017

A neuro-imaging research suggests that how the brain respond to rumination in teenagers recovering from depression is a risk factor for relapse.

Understanding the Processes Behind the Decision on Whether to Break up

18th August, 2017

A new study seeks to understand the factors weighed in the decision to break up, when faced with a relationship issue.

Binge Watching Is Unhealthy for Your Sleep

15th August, 2017

Frequent binge watching leas to poor sleep quality and insomnia, researchers report.

Expectations, Sensitivity and Ability to Manage Hallucinations in Voice-hearers and Individuals Withs Schizophrenia

15th August, 2017

A new study has discovered that people who hear voices — both with and without a diagnosed psychotic illness — are more sensitive than other people to a 125-year-old experiment designed to induce hallucinations.

Loneliness a Bigger Killer Than Obesity, Say Researchers

9th August, 2017

Two new meta-analyses from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, UT, reveal that loneliness and social isolation may increase the risk of premature death by up to 50 percent.

Poorer Outcomes in the Workplace for Individuals With Bipolar Disorder

9th August, 2017

Individuals who disclosed their condition faced social exclusion and higher stress at work, according to a study.

Reasons and Consequences of Stopping Psychiatric Medication

4th August, 2017

A new study from researchers at UCLA found that more than half of people succeed in stopping the use of psychiatric drugs and suggests for mental health professionals to provide support when patients wish to stop psychiatric medications.

People Can Use Anxiety to Motivate Themselves, Study Finds

1st August, 2017

A high-stress environment may be a boon rather than a bane for some. According to new research published in the Journal of Individual Differences, some anxious individuals can use that experience to motivate themselves.