Psychiatric disorders: why do they coexist so often?
Psychiatric disorders often share common genetic bases. Researchers have identified 136 variations in the genome associated with eight major disorders, ...
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Psychiatric disorders: 151 million cases result from exposure to lead in gasoline
Exposure to car exhaust fumes during childhood is responsible for a significant number of symptoms caused by mental illnesses and ...
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These three factors influence the mental health of children differently depending on their age
Several factors, including the chronology and type of traumatic experiences, could favor the emergence of mental health problems in children. ...
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TCA: maternal history influences the risk of psychiatric problems in children
Children of mothers with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or whose pre-pregnancy BMI is outside the normal weight range are ...
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How do antidepressants affect sex life?
It is not uncommon for people taking antidepressants to experience a decrease in libido, difficulty achieving orgasm, or erectile dysfunction. ...
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5 preconceived ideas of medical students about the profession of psychiatrist
Our country has around 15,000 psychiatrists today, which is not enough to meet the needs of the French. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Bipolar disorder: warning signs
Bipolar disorder remains difficult to diagnose, and according to Health Insurance, ten years often pass between the appearance of the ...
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Treatment: How long should you take antidepressants?
The duration of use of antidepressants often raises questions. THE ESSENTIAL Typically, doctors recommend continuing antidepressant treatment for at least ...
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Prolonged Grief Disorder: When Time Doesn’t Heal
Understanding and Overcoming Prolonged Grief Disorder is a natural response to the loss of a loved one, a universal experience ...
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Why are some anxiolytics more addictive than others?
Anxiolytics, although valuable for treating anxiety, carry risks of addiction. THE ESSENTIAL Anti-anxiety medications are drugs commonly prescribed by doctors ...
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Can antidepressants change personality?
Can antidepressants, designed to treat depression and anxiety, really change who we are? THE ESSENTIAL The goal of antidepressants is ...
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Cannabis as a way to combat anxiety?
Contrary to what many studies show, a new survey affirms that people suffering from chronic anxiety would benefit from consuming ...
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Bipolar disorder: a blood test to diagnose it arrives in France
A blood test to diagnose bipolar disorder will be marketed from April 1, 2024 in France. THE ESSENTIAL A blood ...
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Physical activity reduces suicide attempts
Physical activity can prevent suicide attempts, a new survey suggests. THE ESSENTIAL France has one of the highest suicide rates ...
Read moreHere are the typical symptoms of a bipolar person
What are the typical symptoms of a bipolar person? We'll answer you. THE ESSENTIAL Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric illness ...
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“Schizophrenia”: why doctors and patients are calling to no longer use this word
In a recent column published in Le Monde, a group of doctors and patients asked to “remove” the term “schizophrenia”, ...
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Psychiatric disorders: how to better care for the homeless?
The HAS issues new recommendations to better care for homeless people with psychiatric disorders. THE ESSENTIAL In France, 30% of ...
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Sharp increase in suicide attempts among young French people
A new survey reveals a sharp increase in dark thoughts and suicide attempts among young French people. THE ESSENTIAL In ...
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Drama: why are some people traumatized and others not?
We now know why some people are traumatized by tragedies and others not. THE ESSENTIAL Only 25 to 35% of ...
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Depression: Thierry Henry confides in his mental health
Former great football player Thierry Henry has opened up about his mental health, talking about depression. THE ESSENTIAL Ex-footballer Thierry ...
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Dakota Johnson delivers two valuable remedies for her chronic depression
Actress Dakota Johnson has revealed she suffered from chronic depression since she was 15. THE ESSENTIAL Actress Dakota Johnson has ...
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Dementia: a high risk of psychiatric disorders before diagnosis
People with dementia are at increased risk of psychiatric disorders before clinical identification of the disease. THE ESSENTIAL The risk ...
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6 tips to help young people take care of their mental health
Here are 6 tips to help young French people take care of their mental health. THE ESSENTIAL Santé Publique France ...
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What is “prolonged grief disorder”?
Éric Bui, professor of psychiatry at the University of Caen, explains to us what “prolonged grief disorder” (PDD) is. THE ...
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Psychiatric disorders: Night light is even more harmful than you think
High exposure to light at night increases the risk of developing or exacerbating psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Pica disease: more than 60 metal objects found in his stomach
Headphones, screws, safety pins, bolts, chains... After ingesting these different objects, a thirty-year-old suffering from a mental disorder had to ...
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A genetic link between irritable bowel syndrome and psychiatric disorders
Norwegian researchers found that patients with functional colopathy and those with psychiatric disorders shared genetic variants. THE ESSENTIAL Using new ...
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Post-traumatic stress: new hope for treating this disorder
Written exposure therapy may be effective for people with this psychiatric disorder. THE ESSENTIAL Written exposure therapy encourages patients to ...
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Bi-polar disorders: a signature of the risk of mania identified
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified a marker of the risk of developing mania in people with bi-polar ...
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A mysterious causal link between early sexuality and depression
A study reveals a surprising link between early sexual intercourse and the development of depression. THE ESSENTIAL Having first sexual ...
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