Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) has long been the go-to medication for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. It’s widely recommended by healthcare professionals and considered safe by regulatory agencies. But recent headlines have raised concerns about whether taking paracetamol while pregnant could increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. So, what does the evidence really say?
A new study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences has found that adolescents are more likely to experience depression and anxiety if their parents faced adversity during their own childhoods.
Academia and industry often work in parallel rather than in partnership. Lived experience has the potential to play this role, acting as a bridge between siloes.
Different antidepressants have various physical effects on the body. For people with underlaying physical health conditions receiving the right anti-depressants is important.
A new study from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) suggests that drinking too little water could make people more vulnerable to stress-related health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and depression.
Starting university is a period of independence, but it also coincides with a critical window for both the development and recognition of mental disorders.
New research from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), in collaboration with the University of Bath, has found that the reasons people begin using cannabis can significantly influence their risk of developing paranoia.