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There's an 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Anne Helms is one busy mom, constantly juggling the demands of working from home with parenting two young children. Despite that whirl of activity, Helms says she often...

Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms....

$282 Billion: What Mental Illness Costs America Each Year

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – America’s mental health woes essentially serve as an annual economic downturn for the nation, a new study says. Mental illness costs the U.S. economy $282 billion every y...

'Dream It, Be It?' Study Finds Teens Who Focus on Life Goals Often Succeed

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – “Dream it, be it” might sound like a cliche, but a new study says there’s something to the notion. Teenagers who set ambitious goals for themselves tend to be more succe...

Clinician Burnout Reduces Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy

TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Therapist burnout is associated with reduced effectiveness of trauma-focused psychotherapies, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA Network Open. Nina A. ...

Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll

MONDAY, April 22, 2024 – Parents too often wave the white flag when it comes to young picky eaters, a new survey finds. Three out of five parents say they’re willing to play personal chef and cobble ...

Stigma, Shame Hit Many Gay Men Affected by Mpox Outbreak

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – A British study finds that beyond the physical pain and turmoil of an mpox diagnosis, many of the mostly gay and bisexual men infected during the 2022 outbreak faced stigma,...

Excessive Internet Use Tied to More Absences for Teens

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – Excessive internet use is associated with an increased risk for both unexcused and medical absences from school among teenagers, according to a study published online April...

Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these sites, a new study reveals. Nearly one...

A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health

TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Want to feel happier? Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says. Environments with plentiful natural features – trees, birds, plants and...

Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it. It's all about physical activity's ability to...

'Feeling Like a Burden' Can Be Motivator for Suicide in Preteens

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Quiet preteens who feel they're a burden on others are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study reports. Criticism from parents or caregivers also...

Americans Short on Sleep, Stressed Out About It: Poll

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – While more than half of Americans say they would feel better with more sleep, only 42% say they are getting as much shut-eye as they need, a new poll finds. "This is nearly...

Parents, You Can Ease a Teen's Stress Around Standardized Tests

FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud. This stress can lead to symptoms like...

Pandemic's Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over

FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated. Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society. More than half...

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