OCD, schizophrenia, bipolarity… a brain network common to six mental illnesses
Scientists have identified in the brain a network specific to the reduction of gray matter, common to all diagnoses of ...
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Anne Hathaway and her painful battle with anorexia
Actress Anne Hathaway suffered from anorexia for years. She has often spoken publicly about this mental illness. THE ESSENTIAL Anorexia ...
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Premature birth: fathers’ psychological disorders may be responsible
A study shows that the children of parents suffering from mental illnesses - and in particular the fathers - run ...
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Being constantly in the moon: a mental illness?
According to researchers, "compulsive daydreaming disorder" should be considered a real mental illness. THE ESSENTIAL Compulsive daydreaming disorder is characterized ...
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Depression, anxiety, addictions…: obesity promotes the onset of mental illnesses
Obesity, which affects 17% of the population in France, can increase the risk of developing certain mental illnesses. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Depression: sport reduces suicide attempts
According to a recent Canadian study, the practice of regular physical activity reduces suicide attempts in patients with mental and/or ...
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Mental disorders: musicians would be more likely to suffer from them
People who play music are more likely to develop mental illnesses, including depression or bipolar disorder. THE ESSENTIAL Bipolar disorder ...
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A brain network common to six psychiatric illnesses has been identified
Scientists have discovered, in the brain, a network specific to the decreases in gray matter, common to all the diagnoses ...
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The top 5 pro-inflammatory foods to limit
A pro-inflammatory diet would favor the appearance of cardiovascular pathologies, mental illnesses and chronic bronchial affections. THE ESSENTIAL A pro-inflammatory ...
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Alzheimer’s and depression: the fault also with junk food!
Junk food is the cause of mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and even Alzheimer's, according to a new study. ...
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What is syllogomania, the disease that Stéphane Bern suffers from?
Stéphane Bern suffers from syllogomania. Focus on this mental illness with an expert in psychology. THE ESSENTIAL Hoarding is identified ...
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Parents with unpredictable behavior: what consequences for children?
According to American researchers, living without a stable framework could disrupt the cognitive development and mental health of children.Do people ...
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Tiny microscopic robots can transport drugs through the nervous system
For the moment, these small devices have shown their effectiveness in the treatment of laboratory rats but they could one ...
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Are psychopaths the result of natural selection?
A study sheds new light on psychopaths, who have a reputation for being aggressive, callous and incapable of feeling remorse. ...
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Having diabetes during pregnancy increases the risk of mental illness in unborn children
More and more studies show that psychiatric disorders partly have biological origins. THE ESSENTIAL In 2013, 8.3% of pregnant women ...
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Noah’s syndrome: what is this strange disorder related to pets?
People with Noah's Syndrome adopt pets excessively and pathologically. This obsessive compulsive disorder can be managed with appropriate therapies. THE ...
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Students: the assessment of the platform against psychological distress
At the end of January, the FondaMental foundation and the Île-de-France region launched “Écoute Étudiants”, a site dedicated to listening ...
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Murder of Sarah Halimi: what is an “acute delirious puff”?
On April 14, the Court of Cassation confirmed the criminal irresponsibility of the murderer of Sarah Halimi, who would have ...
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National days: “In France, schizophrenic children are in a No Man’s Land”
On the occasion of the national days of schizophrenia, Alexandra Bichon tells us about the journey of her 15-year-old son, ...
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Covid-19: “The deterioration of the mental health of the French is not to be taken lightly”
Since the start of the coronavirus epidemic, French psychiatrists have noticed an increase in the number of consultations and fear ...
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Schizophrenia: an avenue for new treatment
People with schizophrenia have white matter deficits, according to a recent study. Eventually, these discoveries could lead to the development ...
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Schizophrenia: the key role of cinema in the stigmatization of the disease
For decades, the cinema has contributed to conveying the worst clichés about schizophrenia, in particular thanks to horror films, pushing ...
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Schizophrenia: when loved ones testify
Bénédicte is the mother of a young man diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager. Ten years later, he is painfully ...
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Schizophrenia: a week of events to destigmatize the disease
Sports meetings, conferences, concerts... from March 14 to 21, the International Days of Schizophrenia are held in nine countries, including ...
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Marc Lavoine: what is lypemania, from which the singer would suffer?
Invited to France 2 on Wednesday February 26, the singer Marc Lavoine said he suffered from lypemania, a kind of ...
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The brains of adolescents struggling with mental illness are “wired” differently
Scans reveal differences in the brain structures of teens struggling with mental illness.Adolescence can be a difficult developmental time in ...
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Schizophrenia: the disease could be diagnosed on our hair
A higher rate of hydrogen sulphide in the hair could explain certain forms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is one of the ...
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Psychology: being narcissistic would protect against mental illness
People with narcissistic personality traits would be mentally stronger and have more resistance to stress. Narcissism falls into two categories: ...
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Towards a more personalized approach to mental illness
A new study points to the need for a more individualized approach to mental illness diagnoses to better meet patients' ...
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Schizophrenia: it is possible to hear voices long before the diagnosis
Auditory hallucinations are one of the main symptoms of schizophrenia. Researchers have sought to understand the biological origins of these ...
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