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Mental health

"Mens sana in corpore sano": Even the ancient Romans knew that a healthy body alone is not enough. For a long time, however, the concept of "mental health" was neglected in medicine. Keep reading to find out about the diagnosis and treatment of mental ailments such as depression, obsessive-compulsive or anxiety disorders.

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News • Dangerous fantasy worlds

Happily ever after? Study explores health risks for Disney princesses

Social deprivation, infectious diseases, broken bones, and even poison apples: The life of Disney princesses is fraught with hidden health risks, a new study reveals.

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News • Analysis explores reasons behind fake news

Getting to the bottom of the 'holiday suicide' myth

According to popular belief, the holidays are peak season for suicide – except that is not true at all. Experts rectify the popular myth and explore the reasons for its persistence.

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News • LLM-based mental health detection

AI model could help prevent suicide in hospital patients

Large language models (LLM) show promise in detecting hospital patients at risk of committing suicide. This could help warn medical staff in time while maintaining the patients' privacy.

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News • Research on dysmenorrhea

New study links depression to period pain

Depression may be a cause, rather than a consequence, of period pain, a new study finds. This further highlights the need for a holistic approach when treating mental health and reproductive issues.

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News • Horizon grant for "KEEPCARING"

Study to prevent burnout of surgeons and OR staff

To address the increasing stress and burnout rates among healthcare professionals, Amsterdam UMC will lead a European consortium in search of the best solutions.

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News • Anxiety and depression

After cardiac arrest: women at greater risk for mental health issues

Anxiety and depression hit women harder than men after they have survived cardiac arrest. New research further suggests that age also plays a major role, pointing out the need for more support.

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Article • Joint action

A pan-European effort to tackle cancer and NCDs

This February, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health officially launched the ‘Joint Action on cancer and other non-communicable disease prevention project‘ (JA PreventNCD). In the four-year-initiative, 22 EU member states plus Iceland, Norway and Ukraine have joined forces to combat the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across national borders.

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News • Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

ASMR videos: Why do they work?

Soothing words, gentle sounds: ASMR videos are known to induce pleasant tingling sensations in viewers. Researchers have now published the first systematic review on why (and how) this works.

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