A new study has found that sexual trauma significantly increases the severity of visual hallucinations in people with psychotic disorders, especially when traumatic experiences occur repeatedly at different ages.
Brazilian scientists have discovered that regular physical exercise is more effective at reducing the symptoms and frequency of panic attacks than muscle relaxation techniques. This approach helps people reassess frightening sensations and increases their resilience to them.
Regular physical exercise can moderately reduce symptoms of depression, offering an effect comparable to psychotherapy and antidepressants. However, the long-term benefits and the most effective types of activity still require further research.
Gradually reducing the dosage of antidepressants in combination with psychotherapy helps lower the risk of depression relapse, according to an analysis of 76 studies involving more than 17,000 participants. This approach proved to be more effective than abruptly discontinuing the medication.