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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...

Creative Hobbies Can Really Benefit Your Mental Health

FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 – Painting, woodworking, writing: Whatever you turn to creatively, it could equal or exceed work in terms of maintaining mental health, new research shows. “Crafting and other a...

Parents Think Social Media, Tech Is School Kids' Greatest Foe: Poll

FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 – Parents are worried that social media and technology will get in the way of schoolkids building meaningful connections with classmates and teachers during the upcoming school...

Text Message Program Helps Teens at Risk for Suicide

FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 – Kids considering suicide after receiving mental health care at a hospital can be helped by automated text messages that help them feel hopeful and supported, a new study...

Mental Health Utilization Increased Around Time of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 – There is an increase in psychotropic medication use and mental health service use around the time of prostate cancer diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3...

Workplace Mistreatment Takes Tougher Mental Toll on Black Employees

THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 – Black employees in a toxic workplace are more susceptible to depression and sleep loss than whites are, according to new research. Black workers being mistreated by...

One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Want to be a better, more effective mom or dad? Trying sharing a good laugh with your kid. New research among folks ages 18 to 45 found many citing humor as one of the...

Past-Month Cannabis Use Increasing Among Adults With Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Among U.S. adults with diabetes, cannabis use in the past month increased by 33.7 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to a research letter published online July 22 in...

Tougher State Insurance Laws Get Kids Needed Mental Health Care

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – Kids more often get the psychiatric care they need if they live in states that mandate insurance coverage for child mental health care, a new study confirms. Parents and...

Depression in Teen Years Tied to Depression in Early Adulthood

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – Depression symptoms during adolescence are associated with higher levels of depression symptoms and perceived stress in early adulthood, according to a study published...

Experiencing Climate-Related Events Tied to Negative Impact on Mental Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – Exposure to extreme climate events is associated with adverse impacts on mental health, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in PLOS Climate. Daniel Zhao, M.D., from ...

Program Can Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences in Indigenous Children

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – A seven-session program that teaches skills to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in a largely indigenous population shows promise for preventing ACEs, according...

Obamacare Boosted New Moms' Access to Mental Health Care

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – Pregnant women and new moms have better access to treatment for mood disorders, thanks to Obamacare, a new study finds. More women received treatment for their...

How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health

SUNDAY, Aug. 11, 2024 – As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm it can also wreak havoc with your mental health....

Uptick in Psychiatric Emergency Visits Seen With School Reopening

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 – School reopening following COVID-19 disruptions was associated with an increase in acute psychiatric emergencies, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in JAMA ...

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