Tag: mental health

Many young people think that social media can help their mental health

Researchers, media and politicians all tend to focus on the negative aspects of social media, according to psychologist and researcher.

Many inmates have mental health problems

Many inmates in Norwegian prisons have mental health problems

Although the incarceration rate has decreased, the prevalence of people entering prison with a diagnosed substance use disorder or mental health problem has increased over time.

Should loneliness become a diagnosis?

Researchers have somewhat different views on what might solve the problem of loneliness.

This is what Norwegians shared about their experiences with psychedelics

770 anonymous individuals have shared their good and bad experiences with substances like magic mushrooms and LSD with researchers.

A new, simplified therapy approach may help against self-harm

Various forms of self-harm have increased significantly in recent years, especially among adolescents. A new, simplified treatment could help more young people access support more quickly.

Does it help to ask people if they are having suicidal thoughts?

For the first time in the world, an awareness campaign about suicide is being directed at the population of an entire country. It's happening here in Norway.

The paradox of diagnosis: How labels impact the mental health of adolescents

An entire generation of young people is being labelled as sick. Adult culture should instead protect young people's space so that they have time to find themselves, clinical psychologist Per Are Løkke believes.

Why parents' mental health is important for the baby

Scientists used to believe that a baby's brain was almost completely developed already at birth. Now they know better. But experts say this important, new knowledge has not been adequately taken into account.

Failing an exam led to higher risk of psychological problems and substance abuse for students

A new study shows that pupils who failed the final exam in upper secondary school more often saw their GP with mental health problems afterwards. They were also less likely to complete upper secondary school and pursue higher education.

Can patients get just as well by talking to someone who is not a psychologist?

Researchers have no idea why some people get better from going to therapy.

Why do researchers disagree so much about how well psychotherapy works?

We have to give people realistic expectations of the kind of help a psychologist can offer, says researcher.

Negative experiences on social media can affect adolescents’ mental health

Even what can be considered as less serious incidents on social media can impact young people's mental health, according to new research.

It can be physically painful to earn less than your neighbour

Earning less than others can physically hurt, according to a recent study. Those with above average incomes experience less physical pain than others, regardless of whether they live in a wealthy or poor country.

Can teaching children to talk about their emotions contribute to their mental well-being as adults?

Is it possible to prevent mental health problems in kindergarten? That’s what researchers aim to find out.

Ketamine: Why can't severely depressed patients access this effective treatment?

Several studies have shown that psychedelics can work to treat depression. So why does the government refuse to offer this treatment to patients who need it?

"Without ketamine, I probably wouldn't be here today"

Cleary Ødegård has struggled with severe depression and suicidal thoughts since she was 12 years old. Now she is 48 and has for the first time received treatment that helps.

Society is spending more and more money on mental health. Why aren't we getting any better?

The proportion of the population with depression – the most common mental illness – has remained unchanged for more than 30 years. One professor believes that we need to think about the issue in a completely new way.

What exactly is a personality disorder?

Up to 14 per cent of the population is affected.

Physical activity should be a standard part of treating depression

Norwegian doctors believe that both physical activity and drugs like ketamine should be included in the country's new national guidelines for how to treat depression. Health authorities are however not sure we need guidelines for treatment of depression anymore.

Can artificial intelligence help teenagers with depression?

Researchers will test whether ChatGPT can provide answers to questions young people have about mental health problems.

Fewer suicides in Europe. But not in Norway

A new study finds a decrease of 20 per cent.

Parental leave gives better mental health, especially for mothers

For mothers, the effect lasts for a long time. For fathers, it is weaker and more short-lived.

Unemployment is harmful to your health – especially if you are a man

Unemployment can lead to increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Men seem to be affected the most, according to a new Norwegian study.

Study: One in three young people open up about difficult experiences online

Sharing on social media gets a lot of negative attention. But most young people who have shared something they felt was difficult experience support.

4-day anxiety treatment receives research award

Researchers Gerd Kvale and Bjarne Hansen have received the innovation award from the Research Council of Norway for a four-day treatment program that has shown very good effects against severe anxiety disorders.

Slightly fewer students report having mental health problems

35 per cent of Norwegian students respond that they struggle mentally, but their physical health is better, according to this year's health and well-being survey.

Struggling with debt you are unable to handle leads to poor mental health

Norwegians are one of the world's most indebted people, and now interest rates are rising. Researchers warn that problems with debt leads to poor mental health.

One third of new mothers had symptoms of depression during the pandemic

Every third mother who gave birth during the pandemic experienced symptoms of depression, according to a large Norwegian study. Ten years ago, the same was true for every tenth mother of an infant.

Subgroup of psychotic patients at high risk of becoming violent, researchers believe

In the aftermath of murder and violence, a perpetrator’s mental state – whether they are psychotic or have psychopathic traits – is commonly discussed. New Norwegian brain research may indicate that both are sometimes at play.

Young people who drop out first and foremost need an adult who sees them

Nearly one in ten young people in Norway is both unemployed and not pursuing an education. A recent review of the literature suggests that the solution to help this population reconnect to society may be simpler than we thought.

Children who slept less had fewer positive emotions

Over time, insufficient sleep can affect our concentration and our relationships with friends.

Children and youth born prematurely are prescribed drugs to treat mental illness more often

SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Preterm children need more follow-up of mental health

Life during the pandemic has been hard for most, but some of us have experienced a new and better world

A year has now passed since the coronavirus swept through the world. People have reacted very differently to a closed society, researchers have found.

Is cold water swimming in the winter healthy?

ASK A RESEARCHER: Winter swimming has become popular in Norway. But what does the research have to say about this?

Financial worries gave Norwegians symptoms of PTSD when the pandemic hit the country

Worrying about losing your income is extremely stressful, says researcher.

We eat candy to deal with the pandemic

63 per cent of women and 43 per cent of men used food to deal with their feelings during the lockdown last spring, according to a new survey of Norwegians.

Much lower use of antidepressants in Norway compared to the rest of Europe

“We have a more realistic view of what antidepressant drugs can actually do today”, says researcher.

A mother’s postnatal depression can be passed on to the father

Depression before and after birth can be contagious. Particularly in relationships that experience a lot of uncertainties.

Fewer suicides during the first months of COVID-19 in Norway

Financial support packages and good mental health services may have made a difference, according to professor.

Norwegians almost three times as likely to suffer from symptoms of depression after the lockdown in March

As several countries in Europe prepare for new lockdowns, studies are emerging on the effects of the first wave.

Social media “likes” and comments lead to poorer self-esteem

SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Girls who “like” and comment on what others post on social media develop a worse self-image over time. Posting on your own profile doesn’t have the same effect.

Preferring to be social on social media rather than face-to-face is not deviant. It’s the new normal.

OPINION: Are you secretly dreading the day when social distancing is just a vague memory? When you once again have to physically interact with other people, whether you like them or not? Chances are you are not a social deviant or a freak, but a representative of the new normal.

Researchers found higher level of anxiety and depression in people who exercised less during COVID-19 lockdown

Around 14 per cent of study respondents reported that they exercised less following the Norwegian lockdown, while 64 per cent remained unchanged and 22 per cent increased their amount of exercise.

What if psychological disorders don’t have any underlying cause?

Traditionally, both researchers and practicing psychologists have searched for the root cause of mental disorders: The trauma. The genes. The biochemistry that causes symptoms of anxiety or depression. But what if the symptoms are the actual disease?

Anxiety is common among nursing home residents with dementia

One in three nursing home residents with dementia suffers from significant anxiety. It is so common that nursing home staff don’t take it seriously, researcher Alka Rani Goyal says.

Teens with mental health issues use more drugs, new study shows

Alcohol and drug use is more prevalent among adolescents who have been treated for mental health problems, according to new research. In particular, behavioural difficulties are a major risk factor for developing drug problems. Autism is an exception.

Why do schizophrenia patients die earlier than other people?

The average life expectancy of Norwegians with schizophrenic disorders is 62 years. If you also have a drug problem, it goes down to 47 years. “It’s difficult to understand why this isn’t prioritized by the health services,” says a veteran psychiatric researcher.

Norway struggles to help self-harming patients

A new study of patients with severe self-harming behaviour shows that poor collaboration within the Norwegian Health System itself is associated with major problems in patient care.

Half of young people recover from schizophrenia

Prospects are not as hopeless as previously thought, according to the researcher behind the study.

Scientist made free self-help courses for ten common mental disorders

Social anxiety, fear of blushing, performance anxiety, panic anxiety, fear of flying, diverse phobias, health anxiety, insomnia and depression. A psychologist at the University of Oslo and has observed a huge need for beneficial, free assistance. So he supplied it himself.

Tag: mental health

Many young people think that social media can help their mental health

Many inmates in Norwegian prisons have mental health problems

Should loneliness become a diagnosis?

This is what Norwegians shared about their experiences with psychedelics

A new, simplified therapy approach may help against self-harm

Does it help to ask people if they are having suicidal thoughts?

The paradox of diagnosis: How labels impact the mental health of adolescents

Why parents' mental health is important for the baby

Failing an exam led to higher risk of psychological problems and substance abuse for students

Can patients get just as well by talking to someone who is not a psychologist?

Why do researchers disagree so much about how well psychotherapy works?

Negative experiences on social media can affect adolescents’ mental health

It can be physically painful to earn less than your neighbour

Can teaching children to talk about their emotions contribute to their mental well-being as adults?

Ketamine: Why can't severely depressed patients access this effective treatment?

"Without ketamine, I probably wouldn't be here today"

Society is spending more and more money on mental health. Why aren't we getting any better?

What exactly is a personality disorder?

Physical activity should be a standard part of treating depression

Can artificial intelligence help teenagers with depression?

Fewer suicides in Europe. But not in Norway

Parental leave gives better mental health, especially for mothers

Unemployment is harmful to your health – especially if you are a man

Study: One in three young people open up about difficult experiences online

4-day anxiety treatment receives research award

Slightly fewer students report having mental health problems

Struggling with debt you are unable to handle leads to poor mental health

One third of new mothers had symptoms of depression during the pandemic

Subgroup of psychotic patients at high risk of becoming violent, researchers believe

Young people who drop out first and foremost need an adult who sees them

Children who slept less had fewer positive emotions

Children and youth born prematurely are prescribed drugs to treat mental illness more often

Life during the pandemic has been hard for most, but some of us have experienced a new and better world

Is cold water swimming in the winter healthy?

Financial worries gave Norwegians symptoms of PTSD when the pandemic hit the country

We eat candy to deal with the pandemic

Much lower use of antidepressants in Norway compared to the rest of Europe

A mother’s postnatal depression can be passed on to the father

Fewer suicides during the first months of COVID-19 in Norway

Norwegians almost three times as likely to suffer from symptoms of depression after the lockdown in March

Social media “likes” and comments lead to poorer self-esteem

Preferring to be social on social media rather than face-to-face is not deviant. It’s the new normal.

Researchers found higher level of anxiety and depression in people who exercised less during COVID-19 lockdown

What if psychological disorders don’t have any underlying cause?

Anxiety is common among nursing home residents with dementia

Teens with mental health issues use more drugs, new study shows

Why do schizophrenia patients die earlier than other people?

Norway struggles to help self-harming patients

Half of young people recover from schizophrenia

Scientist made free self-help courses for ten common mental disorders

GPs could help teens by asking them more about their mental health, say researchers

Public transport poses problems for those with mental disorders

Fewer compulsory admittances when home visits are made

Teachers can help nip mental illness in the bud

The darker side of workouts

Teens with ADHD need more sleep

Refugees’ mental health must be dealt with

Mentally ill might spray away some of their troubles

Younger kids benefit most from treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Housing first for homeless people in Norway

Worrying about sleep will keep you awake

High risk of suicide attempts among patients with schizophrenia

Over 100 genetic loci for schizophrenia found

Youths harmed by others' terrifying experiences

Overweight people are not lazy and dumb

Dad’s age links to child’s mental disorders

Psychoses in teens no more disabling than in adults

Prompt detection hastens healing of psychoses

Young mental patients given drugs ― not check-ups

Shame, anger and vulnerability behind men’s suicides

Young cancer survivors too often end up on public benefits

Half of all foster kids in Norway have mental disorders

Sleep-deprived teens more likely to be depressed

Norwegians to get web help for insomnia

Exercise helps curb panic disorder symptoms

Taking patients to the cinema

Quiet students lose out

Sleep disturbance slips under the radar