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Risk for Depressive Symptoms Increased for Perimenopausal Women
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – Perimenopausal women have an increased risk for depressive symptoms and diagnoses, according to a review published in the July 15 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders....
Mortality Risk Up for Cancer Survivors With Elevated Loneliness
MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – Cancer survivors with elevated loneliness have a higher mortality risk, according to a study published online April 25 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer...
Relationship With Therapist Predicts Outcomes of Psychedelic Therapy
FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 – A strong relationship between the therapist and participant is associated with long-term outcomes of psychedelic-assisted therapy, according to a study published online March...
Economy, Election Spur Rising Anxiety Among Americans in 2024
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 – A looming presidential election, continued economic struggles and the threat of gun violence have a rising number of Americans more anxious this year compared to last, a new...
More Evidence Supports Psilocybin's Antidepressant Powers
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 – The active chemical in magic mushrooms could prove to be a powerful antidepressant, a new review finds. Psilocybin outperformed a variety of “control” treatments in easing sym...
Years Prior to Menopause Are Danger Zone for Depression
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Women approaching menopause appear to be at higher risk of depression, a new review indicates. Women in the transition period prior to menopause are 40% more likely to...
When in Life Are Folks Most Lonely?
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – At what age does loneliness strike adults the hardest? A new review maps it out, finding that people are more lonely as young adults, grow less lonely as they approach...
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...
$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...
Trying 'Magic Mushroom' Drug to Ease Depression? It Has Side Effects
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Many people with tough-to-treat depression may be trying psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, as an alternative to antidepressants. Thinking that it's a...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 – Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is safe and shows short-term efficacy in reducing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults with suicidal behavior and autism...
Visual Impairment Linked to Increased Risk for Suicide
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – Visual impairment is associated with an increased risk for suicide, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online April 18 in JAMA Network Open. Chung...
Most Homeless Americans Are Battling Mental Illness
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Two-thirds of homeless people are experiencing some form of mental health disorder, a large, new review of data on the subject. The analysis found that men who are...
Lower Health Literacy Tied to Worse Patient-Reported Outcomes After TBI
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Low health literacy is associated with worse perceived physical health and greater depressive symptoms among adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a...
Many Stroke Survivors Experience Poststroke Depression
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Nearly six in 10 stroke survivors experience depression up to 18 years after stroke, according to a study published online March 25 in The Lancet Regional Health: Europe. ...
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