Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Davide Decandia, Eugenia Landolfo, Stefano Sacchetti, Francesca Gelfo, Laura Petrosini, Debora Cutuli
Summary: Women approaching menopause may experience increased risk of cognitive impairment and emotional disorders, with intake of n-3 PUFA potentially benefiting depressive symptoms, reducing anxiety, and improving cognition. However, current research on the effects of n-3 PUFA in this area remains controversial, and further studies are needed to validate its effectiveness.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Federica Barbagallo, Laura Cucinella, Lara Tiranini, Ellis Martini, David Bosoni, Pietro Molinaro, Federica Battista, Francesca Albani, Aldo E. Calogero, Rossella E. Nappi
Summary: This study found that personality traits are related to sexual function and mood in symptomatic postmenopausal women, with harm avoidance playing a mediating role. This suggests that in clinical practice, it may be useful to use psychometric tools to screen for mood disorders and assess personality traits in order to improve the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders in menopausal women.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nasibeh Barghandan, Neda Dolatkhah, Fariba Eslamian, Nahal Ghafarifar, Maryam Hashemian
Summary: Older postmenopausal women with lower physical activity are more likely to experience depressive symptoms, while higher BMI and BFM are associated with more severe symptoms.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chloe E. Page, Brianna Soreth, Christina A. Metcalf, Rachel L. Johnson, Korrina A. Duffy, Mary D. Sammel, James Loughead, C. Neill Epperson
Summary: This study investigated whether potential confounders, including natural vs. surgical postmenopause and menopause-related psychological symptoms, influence whether executive dysfunction persists into postmenopause. The results showed that women in the perimenopausal and surgical postmenopausal groups had significantly more difficulties in executive function compared with those in the premenopausal group.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kimberly M. Albert, Brian D. Boyd, Warren D. Taylor, Paul A. Newhouse
Summary: This study investigated the modulation effect of estrogen on neural and emotional cognitive responses to stress in postmenopausal women. The results suggest a differential effect of estrogen on emotional and neural responses in postmenopausal women with and without a history of MDD.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Yiting Kang, Jie Yao, Xiaohang Gao, Hao Zhong, Yifei Song, Xiaohui Di, Zeguo Feng, Lin Xie, Jianbao Zhang
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise on anxiety behaviors in menopausal mice and determine its relationship with osteocalcin. The results showed that exercise improved anxiety behavior, promoted hippocampal dentate gyrus neurogenesis, and inhibited hippocampal cell apoptosis. Additionally, exercise increased the levels of circulating osteocalcin. Therefore, exercise has a beneficial effect on anxiety behaviors in menopausal mice and is related to osteocalcin.
CNS NEUROSCIENCE & THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Stephanie Koebele, Ryoko Hiroi, Zachary M. T. Plumley, Ryan Melikian, Alesia Prakapenka, Shruti Patel, Catherine Carson, Destiney Kirby, Sarah E. Mennenga, Loretta P. Mayer, Cheryl A. Dyer, Heather A. Bimonte-Nelson
Summary: A study was conducted on hormone treatments in rats undergoing transitional menopause, showing that different hormone regimens have varying effects on memory, anxiety, and depression. Combination hormone therapy showed the most consistently favorable outcomes in these domains.
FRONTIERS IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Janine V. Olthuis, Kara Thompson, Margo C. Watt, Sherry H. Stewart
Summary: High anxiety sensitivity (AS) is associated with functional impairment through a chained indirect pathway involving anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms, but not through unhealthy coping behaviours. This cross-sectional study highlights the importance of reducing AS and addressing depressive symptoms for improving clients' functioning.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Margo Nathan, Lisa Beatty, Jamie Coborn, Aleta Wiley, Akanksha Srivastava, Julia Russell, Hadine Joffe
Summary: Reduced adherence to anti-estrogen therapy in women with early-stage hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer leads to adverse clinical outcomes. Modifiable psychological and menopausal symptoms are linked with diminished adherence. A web-based behavioral intervention may be a potential method of reducing risk for non-adherence.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haining Lv, Jonatas Catarino, Da Li, Beibei Liu, Xiao- Bing Gao, Tamas L. Horvath, Yingqun Huang
Summary: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric illness with high mortality. Treatment options are limited and have low efficacy. A new study found that a synthetic small molecule called Bobcat339 can effectively mitigate AN and anxiety/depressive-like behaviors. Bobcat339 decreases TET3 expression in AgRP neurons, activates these neurons, and improves feeding behavior, decreases compulsive running, and reduces lethality in a mouse model of anorexia.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mahsa Rezazadegan, Farnaz Shahdadian, Maryam Soheilipour, Mohammad Javad Tarrahi, Reza Amani
Summary: This study found that IBS-D patients had lower serum zinc levels compared to the control group, and patients scored higher in depression, anxiety, and stress, with lower overall quality of life, physical and psychological health than controls. Dietary zinc intake was positively correlated with psychological health in controls.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francisco-Javier Ruiz, Pilar A. Saiz, Maria Paz Garcia-Portilla, Leticia Gonzalez-Blanco, Leticia Garcia-Alvarez, Paula Zurron Madera, Maria Teresa Bobes-Bascaran, Luis Jimenez Trevino, Mercedes Valtuena Garcia, Clara Martinez Cao, Ainoa Garcia Fernandez, Julia Rodriguez Revuelta, Carlota Moya Lacasa, Francesco Dal Santo, Gonzalo Paniagua Calzon, Maria Suarez Alvarez, Maria Teresa Bascaran Fernandez, Elisa Seijo Zazo, Celso Iglesias Garcia, Eduardo Fonseca Pedrero, Rosa Molina Ruiz, Julio Bobes
Summary: A study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of anxiety and stress gradually increased, while depression remained relatively stable. Women and young people had a higher probability of experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress. However, in the last survey, depression and stress decreased among young people while anxiety and stress significantly increased among older adults.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Martha Hickey, Katrina M. Moss, Alison Brand, C. David Wrede, Susan M. Domchek, Bettina Meiser, Gita D. Mishra, Hadine Joffe
Summary: Risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy significantly reduces ovarian cancer risk in women, but it also leads to a rapid increase in clinically significant depressive and anxiety symptoms, despite hormone therapy use.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shiyi Chen, Lijuan Gao, Xiaoyu Li, Yiping Ye
Summary: Allopregnanolone plays a crucial role in mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, by modulating GABA activity. Recent studies have identified potential new directions for antidepressant therapy involving the regulation of ALLO synthesis and derivatives.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qinglan Ding, Mark Daniel Ward, Nancy Edwards, Emily Anna Wu, Susan Kersey, Marjorie Funk
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of mental and general health symptoms among university students attending in-person and online classes during COVID-19. It found that university students attending classes during the pandemic are experiencing negative mental health impacts, and many found it challenging to comply with COVID-19 policies.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Priscilla Samuel, Rui Ying Yew, Merrilyn Hooley, Martha Hickey, Mark A. Stokes
Summary: This systematic review identified challenges faced by autistic women during pregnancy and birth, with sensory issues, communication problems in healthcare settings, and lack of appropriate information and support being the main concerns. The literature reviewed was exploratory in nature and lacked focused research questions addressing sensory issues during pregnancy.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Emma C. Laird, Christina A. Bryant, Caitlin M. Barr, Rebecca J. Bennett
Summary: This study reveals that the majority of audiologists engage in discussions about mental health with their clients during audiological rehabilitation. These discussions are often initiated by clients, who disclose the impact of hearing loss on their lives. Training audiologists to recognize and address mental health concerns may promote person-centered care and improve outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucas Calais-Ferreira, Marcos E. Barreto, Everton Mendonca, Gillian S. Dite, Martha Hickey, Paulo H. Ferreira, Katrina J. Scurrah, John L. Hopper
Summary: This study found that even after matching for gestational age and familial factors and controlling for birthweight and birth order, males still face a higher risk of infant death compared to females. The role of birthweight as a confounding variable can be partially explained by familial factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Madina Sarwari, Kiri Beilby, Karin Hammarberg, Martha Hickey, Sarah Lensen
Summary: Endometrial scratching is a common IVF add-on, but recent evidence suggests that it does not improve live birth rates. However, some fertility specialists still believe it may be beneficial for women with recurrent implantation failure.
Article
Psychology, Educational
Priscilla Savopoulos, Stephanie Brown, Peter J. Anderson, Deirdre Gartland, Christina Bryant, Rebecca Giallo
Summary: This study examines the long-term impact of early life exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) on children's cognition, particularly general cognitive ability and executive attention. The results highlight the importance of early intervention for optimizing children's development.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Katrin Gerber, Bianca Brijnath, Kayla Lock, Christina Bryant, Danny Hills, Larissa Hjorth
Summary: By using poetry to capture older people's bereavement stories and explore the effects of grief on their physical and mental health, this study found that many older adults feel unprepared despite experiencing multiple bereavements. The accumulation of losses has a compounding effect on their health and well-being, with emotional and mental health consequences as well as physical health effects. This research offers insights into the unique bereavement experiences of older people and challenges the notion that grief has an expiry date.
Article
Neurosciences
Samantha M. Loi, Libby Flynn, Claire Cadwallader, Phoebe Stretton-Smith, Christina Bryant, Felicity A. Baker
Summary: Psychosocial interventions targeting the needs of younger-onset dementia patients are lacking. Music And Psychology & Social Connections (MAPS) is an online intervention that focuses on the mental health of both people with younger-onset dementia and their caregivers, aiming to improve their depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Review
Criminology & Penology
Priscilla Savopoulos, Christina Bryant, Alison Fogarty, Laura J. Conway, Kelly M. Fitzpatrick, Patrick Condron, Rebecca Giallo
Summary: This review examines the relationship between children's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and their cognitive development, and finds that approximately 70% of studies show a relationship between IPV and poorer cognitive functioning. This confirms the negative impact of IPV on children's cognitive development.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Georgia Major, Anne-Marie Bagnall, Sunil Bhar, Christina Bryant, Briony Dow, David Dunt, Marcia Fearn, Robin Harper, Wing-Yin Leung, George Mnatzaganian, Bridget O'Bree, Colleen Doyle
Summary: This review summarized the scales used to measure depression symptoms in older people with cognitive impairment, identifying 11 different measures with the most commonly used being the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) and the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI-Q). Most studies did not report on the usability of depression scales for people with cognitive impairment, and only two scales (CSDD and NPI-Q, not GDS) have been validated for use with this population.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sylvia Kiconco, Arul Earnest, Joanne Enticott, Roger Hart, Trevor A. Mori, Martha Hickey, Helena J. Teede, Anju E. Joham
Summary: In this study, normative diagnostic criteria cut-offs for PCOS in adolescents were defined using cluster analysis. The findings suggest the need to redefine PCOS diagnostic cut-offs in adolescents, as the new cut-offs correspond to lower percentiles compared to conventional cut-offs.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kerryn Pike, Carl Moller, Christina Bryant, Maree Farrow, Duy P. Dao, Kathryn A. Ellis
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday (OPTIMiSE) program, a web-based intervention for older adults with cognitive decline. The results showed that OPTIMiSE was feasible, acceptable, and efficacious, with improvements in memory, strategy knowledge and use, and mood. The participants reported significant changes in strategy use, daily life improvements, reduced concern about memory, and increased confidence and self-efficacy, which were consistent with previous in-person interventions. This web-based program has the potential to provide evidence-based memory interventions for older adults worldwide.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nienke Zomerdijk, Christina Bryant, Lisa Beatty
Summary: The number of people diagnosed with cancer in Australia is increasing, and psychologists may feel underprepared to address the psychological issues faced by cancer patients. This commentary provides an overview of the key issues in cancer care and the existing evidence-based resources for screening and management. It also discusses the emotional impact on psychologists and how professional training in this area can be improved.
AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amanda Vrselja, Ardian Latifi, Rodney J. Baber, Bronwyn G. A. Stuckey, Michael G. Walker, Vered Stearns, Martha Hickey, Susan R. Davis
Summary: Q-122 is an effective and well-tolerated non-hormonal oral treatment for vasomotor symptoms in women undergoing adjuvant endocrine therapy after breast cancer.
Article
Psychiatry
Kelly Allott, Sarah Whitson, Shona M. Francey, Christina Bryant, Magenta B. Simmons, Chiara M. J. Killey
Summary: This study aimed to examine decisional capacity for treatment in young people with first-episode psychosis, Major Depressive Disorder, and no mental disorder. The results showed that young people with first-episode psychosis demonstrated poorer decisional capacity compared to those with no mental disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. Cognitive abilities, symptom severity, and insight were associated with decisional capacity, with cognitive ability being the strongest predictor. This suggests the importance of supporting memory to facilitate involvement in treatment decisions during the early course of illness.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH-COGNITION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Samantha M. Loi, Joanne Tropea, Ellen Gaffy, Anita Panayiotou, Hannah Capon, Jodi Chiang, Christina Bryant, Colleen Doyle, Michelle Kelly, Gill Livingston, Briony Dow
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of delivering the Strategies for Relatives program online. The results showed that this online program was feasible and acceptable for carers, including those living outside of metropolitan areas.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2022)