What research is being done in mental health?

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

2 years ago
mental health, research, mental disorders, Depression, anxiety, Bipolar, obsessive-compulsive, Eating Disorders, OCD

The Marató de TV3 i Catalunya Ràdio telethon will be held on Sunday 19th December to raise money for research into mental disorders. Three experts from Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS explain to us the mai...

Researchers from the IIBB-CSIC-IDIBAPS participate in a study that shows the interaction of the receptor for cannabinoids with the BiP protein in terminals of inhibitory neurons, modulating anxiety

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

3 years ago
cannabis, brain, Research, Anxiety

The findings open a new conceptual framework to understand the striking context-dependent pharmacological actions of cannabis in the brain.

Behaviours to prevent anxiety and depression during the pandemic

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

4 years ago
psychological well-being, anxiety, pandemic, depression

The pandemic and lockdown caused by COVID-19 have increased symptoms of anxiety and depression in the population. However, according to a major survey carried out by the Psychiatry and Psychology Depa...

Virtual reality to reduce stress and anxiety levels caused by the lockdown

by Universitat de Barcelona

4 years ago
virtual reality, stress, anxiety, lockdown

Living the coronavirus situation means going through a global health emergency but also having to cope with extreme psychological stress which tests our identity and our relationships.

People with mental disorders have an increased risk of developing chronic physical diseases

by IMIM - Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques

8 years ago
mental disorders, chronic physical diseases, anxiety

The study found that all kinds of mental health disorders, related to mood, anxiety, and impulse control, as well as substance use disorders, are associated with an increased risk of a wide range of c...

Las orexinas intervienen en la regulación del miedo y la ansiedad

by UPF - Universitat Pompeu Fabra

9 years ago
Orexins, fear, anxiety

Los últimos estudios indican que la desregulación del sistema de las orexinas contribuye a enfermedades asociadas con la ansiedad generalizada y / o con problemas de procesamiento del miedo, como fo...