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Unravelling the links between substance use and binge-like eating disorders

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Binge eating disorder (BED) and substance use disorders (SUD) are characterised by maladaptive responses in the reward system of the brain. Dr Mary C Olmstead at Queen’s University, Canada, and Dr […]

Psychotropic medications for behavioural disorders in children: Are we getting it right?

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Psychotropic medications are used to treat mental health conditions by regulating the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. In children, they are often used to treat behavioural issues including […]

The Church and Academia model: A powerhouse for harnessing pain-related prayer research

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There are limited alternatives to standard prescription therapy for those suffering from chronic pain. While the biopsychosocial model of pain is well established, it often neglects the influence of religious […]

Autoimmune encephalitis and psychiatric disorders

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Despite the latest advances in medical research, the causes of psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia (a long-term illness that affects the person’s perception of reality) remain a puzzle for researchers […]

Elucidating the substance use disorder-HIV health syndemic

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Dr Bryan Garner is a Senior Implementation Research Scientist with RTI International. His latest research explores the neglected overlap between HIV and substance use disorders (SUDs). In May 2019, clients […]

Can cognitive impairments caused by methamphetamine use perpetuate the addiction cycle?

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The repeated use of methamphetamine, or meth, is known to cause significant changes in the brain and cognitive impairments, which might strengthen or perpetuate a user’s addiction. Dr Carmela Reichel […]

Religious recovery from addiction and homelessness

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Professor Carolyn Weisz is an educator and researcher at the University of Puget Sound where she studies issues of homelessness, racism, and stigma. Her research explores the connections between social […]

Crisis management techniques transform adolescent behaviour

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Adolescence is a transitional period following childhood, during which we begin to comprehend what it means to be an adult. Heartbreakingly, children growing up in highly stressful, violent and abusive circumstances […]

Loneliness and social isolation: How can we protect our mental health and cognitive functions?

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It is well known that social isolation can cause poor mental and physical health. Our recent global experience of compulsory social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a need […]

How can diet influence women’s reproductive health?

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The majority of clinical trials focus on male participants. Dr Dequina Nicholas, Assistant Professor at the University of California Irvine in the US, argues that there is an urgent need […]