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U.S. Surgeon General Calls Parental Stress an Urgent Public Health Issue

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 – Almost half of American parents surveyed say they face "overwhelming" levels of stress on a daily basis, and in an advisory issued on Wednesday U.S. Surgeon General Dr....

Noisy Neighborhoods Might Raise Heart Attack Risk

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 – Your heart health before and after a heart attack might be influenced by how loud your neighborhood is, new research suggests. One study found that people under 50 were more...

Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App Aids Anxiety

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 – A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app is efficacious in improving symptoms in young adults with anxiety disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA ...

Incidence of Mental Illness Up After COVID-19 in Unvaccinated People

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – For unvaccinated people, the incidence of mental illness is elevated after diagnosis of COVID-19, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in JAMA Psychiatry. Venexia M....

Why 'Socializing' Your Young Child Is So Important

SUNDAY, Aug. 25, 2024 – When you have a young child, you can wind up spending most of your time changing diapers and feeding them, but one expert suggests that socialization is also important for...

Laws That Remove Guns From 'At Risk' People Save Lives

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – “Red flag” laws are an effective means of preventing suicide, a new study finds. About one life was saved for every 17 times that an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) kept ...

Inflammation in Childhood Linked to Onset of Mental Health Disorders

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – Low-grade systemic inflammation across childhood and adolescence is associated with the subsequent onset of mental health disorders, according to a study published online...

Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds. Female doctors have a 76% higher suicide risk than...

Vaccination Could Shield Against Mental Issues Following Severe COVID

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – People stricken with a severe case of COVID-19 have a higher risk of mental illness in the year following their infection, a new study warns. However, vaccination appears...

State Laws Strongly Affect Mental Health of Trans People, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HeathDay News) – There's a strong association between a state's policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a...

20-Minute Mindful Breathing Intervention Reduces Cancer Pain

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – A single session of 20-minute mindful breathing is beneficial for reducing cancer pain, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care....

PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say. PE classes can teach lessons...

Therapeutic App Might Ease Anxiety in Young Adults

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – It's not a replacement for actual psychotherapy, but a newly designed app could help young adults with mental health issues lower their anxiety, researchers report. The...

Adverse Childhood Experiences Tied to Later Household Firearm Ownership

TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – Cumulative adverse childhood experience (ACE) exposure is associated with higher odds of household firearm ownership in adulthood, according to a study published online Aug....

Parental Distraction by Technology Impacts Children's Mental Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – Perceived parental technoference (defined as interruptions in routine social interactions due to technology use) is associated negatively with emerging adolescents' mental...

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