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Depression May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 — Researchers are zeroing in on the reasons why women who battle depression may be more likely than men to develop heart disease. A study published March 12 in the journal J...
Permissive Gun Laws Linked to Higher Suicide Rates
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – When states let gun owners carry a firearm openly without a permit, death rates soar. Significantly more people died by firearms and suicides in states that have relaxed...
ADHD Meds Cut Odds for Early Death, Especially by Overdose
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – People diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a marked decline in their two-year risk for death once they start taking medication, new research...
Kids Battling Mental Health Issues Have Tougher Time Recovering From Concussion
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Kids struggling with mental health problems have a tougher time recovering from a concussion, a new study finds. These troubled kids tend to have more emotional symptoms...
Medical Costs for Kids' Mental Health Jumped 31% in 5 Years
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – The cost to American families of caring for a child with a mental health condition rose by almost a third between 2017 and 2021, a new report finds, to an average $4,361 per...
Sport Coach's Style Can Boost a Player's Mental Health
THURSDAY, March 6, 2024 – Athletes whose coaches are open, authentic and positive are more likely to have better mental health, a new study says. Athletes feel happier and deal with problems more...
Some Women Escape the Mental Health Effects of Menopause: Study
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – Menopause is thought to trigger mood changes among women, with changes in female hormone levels contributing to anxiety, depression and stress. However, a new study says...
Many Can't Access Mental Health Services that Save Money, Keep People Out of Jail
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – When it comes to giving at-risk Americans access to the mental health services they need, prevention is far better than detention, new research confirms. However, a...
Psychosocial Interventions Alleviate Nonphysiological Menopause Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – Psychosocial interventions are effective at improving nonphysiological symptoms during menopause, according to a review published online Feb. 15 in the Journal of ...
Teens' Experience With Climate Disaster Raises Risk for Mental Distress
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Recent experience with climate-related disasters is associated with higher odds of mental distress (MD) among adolescents, according to a study published in the March issue...
Cognitive Therapy During Pregnancy Reduces Postnatal Depression, Anxiety
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – An intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered by nonspecialist providers during pregnancy, can reduce the odds of major depression and anxiety postpartum,...
Pets Bring People Big Mental Health Boost: Poll
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – The vast majority (84%) of Americans with pets say their animal companion brings a positive mental health impact to their lives, a new poll shows. The poll of more than 2,200...
Heart Attack Survivorship Tied to Long-Term Health Consequences
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – Heart attacks are associated with an increased risk for developing other serious health conditions, such as peripheral arterial disease, renal failure, diabetes, and...
Stressed Parents Could Mean More Self-Harm by Kids
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 – Teens have a higher risk of self-injury – deliberately cutting or burning themselves – if they have a fraught relationship with a struggling parent, a new study shows....
Try Mindfulness, Talk Therapy to Ease Mood, Memory Issues of Menopause
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 – Mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy can help ease the mood and sleep problems associated with menopause, a new review says. Women experienced...
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