Tag: Anxiety
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Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among Nigerians with neurological conditions: a systematic review
Overview This systematic review, conducted in Nigeria, evaluates how common mental disorders are among people living with neurologic conditions. Following established methodological guidelines from PRISMA and the Joanna Briggs Institute, the study synthesizes data from 18 Nigerian studies (2010–2024) involving 4,457 participants across eight states. The focus is on disorders diagnosed by clinicians or identified…
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Prevalence of mental disorders among people with neurologic conditions in Nigeria: a systematic review
Introduction Mental health and neurology intersect in ways that matter for patient outcomes and healthcare planning. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders among people with neurologic conditions in Nigeria, following established guidelines (PRISMA and JBI). The study maps how common psychiatric comorbidities are in stroke survivors, people with epilepsy, and…
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Cannabis and Mental Health: A Personal Story of Breakdowns, Anxiety, and the Oxford Experience
From casual use to a mental health crisis Like many young people, I started using cannabis as a safer, more accessible alternative to alcohol. It wasn’t about rebellion or heavy experimentation; it was about fitting in, social ease, and the belief that weed was “natural” and harmless. I was a university student, a Londoner away…
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Prevalence, risk factors, and ML-based prediction of depression, anxiety, and stress among Bangladeshi university students: insights from a cross-sectional study
Overview Mental health is a foundational element of student well-being, influencing academic success and social integration. A cross-sectional study conducted at two public Bangladeshi universities (Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, and Patuakhali Science and Technology University) provides a comprehensive look at how common depression, anxiety, and stress are among university students, and how machine learning (ML) can…
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Prevalence, risk factors, and ML-driven prediction of depression, anxiety, and stress among Bangladeshi university students
Overview Mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, yet university students in low- and middle-income countries face rising rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. This cross-sectional study from Bangladesh combines traditional epidemiology with machine learning (ML) to assess prevalence, identify associated factors, and predict mental health risk among students from two public universities. Key…
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Prevalence, Predictors, and ML-Based Prediction of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Bangladeshi University Students
Introduction: Mental Health in Bangladeshi Universities Mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, impacting students’ academic success, social connections, and long-term trajectories. This study from Bangladesh investigates how common depression, anxiety, and stress are among university students and identifies their key risk factors. It also evaluates how well several machine learning (ML) models can…
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MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Review in the October 2025 Psychedelics Issue
Overview: MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy in the Spotlight The October 2025 issue of Psychedelics features a comprehensive review of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, tracing its trajectory from early synthesis in 1912 to today’s clinical research programs. Led by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and colleagues, the article synthesizes decades of work that position MDMA not merely as a substance of abuse,…
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Covid-19 Alters Sperm in Mice and May Elevate Anxiety in Offspring, Study Finds
Overview: A glimpse into potential intergenerational effects Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne report that Covid-19 infection in male mice caused changes in their sperm that correlated with increased anxiety-like behaviours in their offspring. The findings, published in Nature Communications, raise questions about whether the virus could have lasting…
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Online Therapy Proves as Effective as In-Person Care, Swedish Study Finds
Online therapy matches the patchwork of in-person care, even during a crisis The rapid shift to online therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic was a global experiment in mental health care. In Sweden, researchers tracked 2,300 patients over six years – three years before and three years during the pandemic – to see whether treatment outcomes…
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Online therapy proves as effective as in-person care, study shows
A pivotal finding for mental health care As the world navigated the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health services faced a rapid shift from clinic rooms to screens. A large Swedish study followed 2,300 patients over six years, spanning three years before the pandemic and three years during it. The results offer reassurance to…