Comorbid mental health disorders are the norm rather than the exception. When most people have multiple disorders, comprehensive symptom profiles are essential to understand the…
The Vast Comorbidities of Mental Health Disorders
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The Powerful Ways that Physical Activity can Improve Mental Health
Physical exercise is critical for our mental health and wellbeing. Data from the Mental Health Million Project is highlighting this important connection. Doctors, psychologists, and…
Challenges of Mental Health Diagnosing
Today’s methods of understanding and diagnosing mental health conditions are limited. New systems may help address these weaknesses. Maya was recently diagnosed with major depressive…
The Mental Health Profiles of the Sedentary and Sleep Deprived
Sleep and exercise impact overall mental wellbeing. Here we show that the impact is across all mental health elements and not specific to any one….
Viral Infections and Depression
Certain types of viral infections are associated with an increase in prevalence of depression relative to the general population. This may be directly related to…
Key Learnings from the Future of Mental Health Symposium
The Future of Mental Health Symposium: Measurement, Treatments and Therapies was held on Nov 2nd and 3rd. Key learnings are summarized here. This week we…
Sleep, Exercise and Mental Health
MHQ data highlights the profound relationship between sleep and exercise and mental wellbeing and the degree of sleep deprivation and sedentary lifestyle of he world….
Sleep and Wellness
Our bodies can do amazing things while we sleep. For instance, the brain sorts and saves information we learn throughout the day and files it…
PTSD and Memory Deficits: Which Causes the Other?
There are learning and memory differences between those with PTSD but is it that PTSD causes those deficits or the other way around? It was…
Complex Cognition Reflects our Ability to Deal with Complicated Situations
Complex cognition involves decision-making, planning, and creativity. It impacts our ability to adapt and thrive in the world. A busy parent plans meals for the…