The use of light for therapeutic purposes dates back millennia. Light therapy, as a possible treatment for seasonal affective disorders, was first identified in the mid-1980s. In modern psychiatry, bright light therapy has also been shown to be effective...
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Background
Circadian rhythms influence cognitive performance which peaks in the morning for early chronotypes and evening for late chronotypes. It is unknown whether cognitive interventions are susceptible to such synchrony effects and could be optimised at certain times-of-day.
ObjectiveA pilot study...
We all know we should drink enough water throughout the day to stay hydrated and healthy, ideally about 2 litres a day. But if you’re a...
Background
Cognitive deficits are associated with poor quality of life and increased risk of development of dementia in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) psychosis. The trajectory of cognitive decline in PD psychosis remains however unclear.
ObjectiveWe examined this using data from...
Background
In 2021, the Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU) published an inventory, which identified over 2000 evidence gaps in mental health1 from the two known international database of evidence gaps: the SBU...
Getting good sleep is essential for a healthy life. It affects how we think, feel, and function physically. However, many of us struggle to get enough...
If you don’t consume milk, cheese, and other dairy products, which are considered the best sources of calcium, it’s natural to wonder if you’re actually getting...
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The fast-growing migrant population in Japan and globally poses challenges in mental healthcare, yet research addressing migrants' mental health treatment engagement remains limited.
ObjectiveThis study examined language proficiency, demographic and clinical characteristics as predictors of early treatment discontinuation among migrants.
MethodsElectronic...
Background
Circadian rhythms influence cognitive performance which peaks in the morning for early chronotypes and evening for late chronotypes. It is unknown whether cognitive interventions are susceptible to such synchrony effects and could be optimised at certain times-of-day.
ObjectiveA pilot study...
It’s only recently that I learned about the numerous benefits of red light therapy, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it’s all backed...