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CBT effective in treating menopause symptoms

Two new studies show that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a safe and effective treatment for women experiencing symptoms of the menopause, suggesting CBT could be an alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

ENTERTAINMENT AND THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF TROOPS

A new report examining the impact of entertainment on the well-being of UK Armed Forces, finds that it plays an important role in sustaining morale, and hence may help protect service personnel against psychological disorders.

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN L.AMERICA,
CHINA AND INDIA

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in low and middle income countries finds that MCI does not depend on socio-demographic factors, and is associated with disability and neuropsychiatric symptoms.

PATIENTS' BRAINS ADAPT TO ADHD MEDICATION

Research reveals how the brain appears to adapt to compensate for the effects of long-term ADHD medication, suggesting why ADHD medication is more effective short-term than it is long-term.

OPIOID TREATMENT GETS GOVERNMENT
GO-AHEAD

Research at National Addiction Centre at King's has played a central role in the Department of Health's recent declaration to commission Phase 2 of the supervised Injectable Opioid Treatment programme.

LONG-TERM EFFECT OF WAR ON HEALTHCARE COSTS

New research finds that exposure to war and its effect on mental health are linked to a substantial increase in health care costs which remain high years after the conflict, especially for those who remain in the conflict zone rather than migrated.