Mental Health News

Nov. 16, 2023 — Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world, but current anti-depressants have yet to meet the needs of many patients. Neuroscientists recently discovered a small molecule that ...

Nov. 16, 2023 — Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to new ...

Nov. 16, 2023 — Researchers have shed new light on why electroconvulsive therapy has such a high success rate, a mystery that has puzzled doctors and scientists for almost a century. Findings could help improve this ...

Nov. 14, 2023 — We've known for more than a century that women outlive men. But new research shows that, at least in the United States, the gap has been widening for more than a ...

Nov. 14, 2023 — A special kind of genetic test that helps determine the best antidepressant for patients with moderate-to-severe depression could generate substantive health system savings and greatly improve ...

Nov. 14, 2023 — New research shows promise in treating addiction cravings by combining eye movements and guided instructions to process memories. Researchers transformed dysfunctional memories stored in the brain ...

Nov. 13, 2023 — A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life: In an animal study, ...

Nov. 9, 2023 — Research and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers -- objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track, predict, and treat diseases. In a ...

Nov. 9, 2023 — A new study has found that individuals with severe mental illness are almost twice as likely to report physical multimorbidity, emphasizing the critical importance of addressing the intersection ...

Nov. 7, 2023 — A team of researchers has found that slightly higher, but mild anxious or depressive symptoms in fathers were associated with fewer behavioral difficulties in the first years of elementary school and ...

Nov. 6, 2023 — Researchers have identified a new neural circuit in the brain which produces a strong sense of discomfort when activated. The discovery also allows them to show for the first time that the ...

Nov. 3, 2023 — A new study has found postpartum individuals living in states with generous mandated paid family and medical leave (PFML) are more likely to breastfeed and less likely to experience postpartum ...

Nov. 2, 2023 — Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread mental health condition that for many is disabling. It has long been appreciated that MDD has genetic as well as environmental influences. In a new ...

Nov. 1, 2023 — A new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression. The research, which analysed data from 6,239 women in the United States aged 18-55 ...

Oct. 30, 2023 — A research team has identified the most widespread genetic contribution by Denisovans to date. The study reveals that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified ...

Oct. 27, 2023 — A new study substantiates previous groundbreaking research that rumination (overthinking) can be reduced through an intervention called Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT). In ...

Oct. 26, 2023 — Youngest children in their class with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis when enter adulthood as older pupils in their year group. In the past, scientists have questioned the validity of ...

Oct. 25, 2023 — In a study of different types of distraction involving more than 1,000 participants, researchers statistically derived a novel measure -- dubbed the 'd factor' -- that could represent a ...

Oct. 23, 2023 — An international team of researchers has provided valuable insights into the brain's noradrenaline (NA) system, which has been a longtime target for medications to treat ...

Oct. 23, 2023 — In a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive ...

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Progress Report

Innovation in “Mental Capital” through Awareness Music and creation of new liberal arts2. Construction and social implementation of a research platform for Music and KANSEI Brain Science Research for all citizens

In this study, our objective is to establish a Music and KANSEI Brain Science Research Platform (MKOS) that engages citizens of all age groups, ranging from children to adults. Our aim is to develop a foundation for Music Edutainment, allowing individuals to actively participate in KANSEI Brain Science research while enjoying the process. We also conduct active open discussions with the participants. The feasibility study investigates the impact of music on the brain's interoceptive sensory network (BIN) and aspires to create a Music Edutainment research program that facilitates everyone's appreciation of the effect on sensitivity and BIN.

In October 2022, teachers, performers, and dancers underwent joint experiences involving ultra-high frequencies alongside principal investigators (PI) Honda, Sasaoka, and Machizawa. Biometric measurements were performed during these sessions. Furthermore, to address environmental noise when measuring electroencephalogram (EEG) outside the laboratory, we utilized an electromagnetic noise measuring device to perform measurements at the venue, confirming that there are no major issues with brain wave measurements. Additionally, to create teaching materials for future Music Edutainment, we measured the ultra-high frequencies produced by each musical instrument during play.

In December 2022, in collaboration with Yamaha Corporation, we conducted a survey on differences in reverberation effects during performances and listening, involving 10 performers and 6 audience members (performers after the performance and music educators). We collected data to create a new subjective psychology questionnaire. Biometric measurements revealed changes in heart rate during performances due to reverberation, while the employment of the BPQ very short form enabled the observation of emotional variations in the audience. Furthermore, the subjective psychology questionnaire disclosed emotional changes, both positive and negative, following the musical experience.

To expand the scope of WSs, we are fostering collaboration with the board of education, schools, and local communities. Furthermore, by broadly disseminating information about MS9 activities and increasing participants with various backgrounds, we endeavor to promote the realization of more diverse and large-scale projects. We also aspire to link the research findings to music therapy, enabling the inclusion of music therapy as a preventive measure for mental and physical health within compulsory education music classes. By incorporating scientific elements into the traditional knowledge of music therapy and accommodating it to diverse sensibilities, we aim to realize a mentally healthy and dynamic society for everyone.

(NISHIMOTO Tomomi, Hiroshima University).

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