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Sexual Assault Triples Suicide Risk Among Veterans

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Sexual assault and sexual harassment during military service dramatically increases veterans’ risk of suicide later in life, a new study says. Suicide risk is tripled a...

Fathers' Depression Affects Kids' Future Behavior

TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 — Dads are supposed to be strong, steady and stoic, given how they’re portrayed in sitcoms and family entertainment. But in real life, fathers sometimes falter — and brushing i...

Recent Years Saw Increase in Youth With Anxiety, Depression

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – From 2016 to 2022, there was an increase in the proportion of youth who experienced anxiety or depression, according to a research letter published online April 21 in JAMA...

Medical Debt Tied to Higher Likelihood of Forgone Mental Health Care

FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 – More than one in seven adults reported carrying medical debt in 2023, and of these, one in three forwent mental health care in the subsequent year, according to a research...

USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent Perinatal Depression

FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends counseling for women at increased risk for perinatal depression (PND). This recommendation forms the basis of a...

Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors

THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd? Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors...

FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects

THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 — A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get thicker hair, but some people say one sold online has left them battling sexual side effects, depression and e...

Prevalence of Depression Increased Over Last Decade

TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 – The prevalence of depression among adolescents and adults aged 12 years and older during August 2021 to August 2023 was 13.1 percent, a 60 percent increase from 2013-2014,...

Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Depression and anxiety have been increasing steadily among children and teenagers in recent years, a new study says. More than 1 in 10 children (10.6%) suffered from...

Psilocybin Use Dramatically Increasing In U.S.

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 — Recreational use of “magic mushroom” psilocybin skyrocketed in the U.S. during the early 2020s, as states began toying with legalization of the psychedelic drug, a new stud...

Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says. Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greater cognitive decline than...

Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged In U.S.

TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 — Loneliness among seniors has been a huge concern among experts on aging as social isolation increases risk of dementia, health problems, psychological disorders and deaths. B...

About 40 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Knowing Someone Who Died by Suicide

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – More than 40 percent of U.S. adults know someone who died by suicide, according to research published in the April 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

Longer Exposure to Antidepressants Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death

WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Exposure time to antidepressants in adults is associated with a higher risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

Pets May Boost Happiness As Much As Family or Friends

THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – Your cat might not do the dishes, and your dog probably can’t fix your Wi-Fi, but they could be making you just as happy as a spouse or best friend. A new study found that ...

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