Mental Health

Mental health is a level of psychological well-being, or an absence of a mental disorder. It is the psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment.

Sound Deprivation May Lead to Irreversible Hearing Loss in Mice

March 30, 2017 By @entwellbeing

A study has recently been conducted at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary looking into the effects of a lack of sound exposure on mice. The study has found that a continuous lack of exposure to sound is associated with permanent hearing loss in mice. Conductive hearing loss may be temporary, however it can cause sound deprivation and may reoccur for a number of reasons. If left untreated, chronic conductive hearing loss—which can be caused by … [Read more...]

Bright Light Therapy Proving Effective Treatment for Dementia

January 20, 2016 By @entwellbeing

When you think of Dementia, often the first thing that comes to mind is the associated memory loss that it brings about in those who suffer from the disease. However, there are other symptoms associated with the disease including depression and agitation. These symptoms are often treated with medication, however a study using bright light therapy in patients suffering from dementia conducted at Radford University has shown positive results, … [Read more...]

Cause of resilience to tinnitus and potential drug therapy identified

January 14, 2016 By @entwellbeing

A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanisms behind resilience to noise-induced tinnitus in an animal model which has brought to light a possible drug therapy that may reduce people’s susceptibility to tinnitus. “Tinnitus is typically induced by exposure to loud noise and causes whistling, clicking, roaring and other phantom sounds. It is estimated that 5 to 15 percent of … [Read more...]

Music listening habits tell about mental health

December 26, 2015 By @entwellbeing

A new study reveals how the brain responds differently to different types of music, and reports that males who process negative emotions with music often have negative reactions to aggressive or sad music. Mental health is affected by emotion regulation, and poor emotion regulation has been linked to psychiatric mood disorders including depression. Music therapists are aware of this, and use music as a tool to assist patients in reaching a … [Read more...]

Millions of men have ‘no close friends’

November 30, 2015 By @entwellbeing

Every November, Australia focuses on men’s health and there is a growing awareness about the physical and mental problems they can face. Social and mental health play a big role in men’s wellbeing and a recent study has shown something alarming: millions of men say they have no close friends. Sarah Berry reported the original story for the Sydney Morning Herald on the 17th of November, 2015: “New research by the Movember Foundation reveals … [Read more...]

Breakthrough in Tinnitus Research Could Lead to Testable Model

July 13, 2015 By @entwellbeing

Tinnitus is the most common work related disabilities of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. More than 1.5 million former service members report a ringing in the ears when no noise is actually present. One out of every two combat veterans, report having this sometimes debilitating condition without a cure. The issue of Tinnitus is largely a mystery, as it is a phantom sound heard in the absence of actual sound. Tinnitus patients … [Read more...]

The Common Painkiller That Also Kills Pleasure

April 20, 2015 By @entwellbeing

Pain killers, also known as analgesics, are known for their ability to reduce or eliminate pain. New research shows that it is not just physical ailments that are being affected by the analgesic paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen). A placebo controlled study has shown that paracetamol appears to affect emotional highs and lows as well: “Geoffrey Durso, the study’s lead author, said: “This means that using paracetamol [sic] or similar … [Read more...]