Tag: Psychosocial factors
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The Divided Mind by Edward Bullmore: Do We Now Know What Causes Schizophrenia?
Introduction: A timely re-examination Edward Bullmore’s The Divided Mind takes readers on a rigorous tour of what we know—and what remains stubbornly uncertain—about the origins of schizophrenia. Building on decades of neurobiology and clinical insight, the book surveys brain networks, genetics, and early-life experiences to ask a simple yet profound question: do we truly understand…
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Loneliness and cancer mortality: New analysis links social isolation to higher death risk in cancer patients
Loneliness and cancer outcomes: what the new analysis shows A pooled analysis published in the open-access BMJ Oncology journal highlights a disturbing link between loneliness, social isolation, and mortality among people living with cancer. The study finds that loneliness is associated with a higher risk of death not only from all causes but also specifically…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression
Overview Depression and anxiety are influenced by a web of psychosocial factors that evolve from childhood into adulthood. A recent cross-sectional and Bayesian analysis explored how childhood trauma, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and social support interact differently for men and women, shaping pathways to mood and anxiety disorders. By combining network analysis with causal modeling, the…