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Military Service Might Protect Against Depression

FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 — The mentally scarred, deeply depressed combat veteran is an indelible stereotype promoted by movies and TV. The post-traumatic stress and despair that some suffer following m...

Military Service Seems Not to Increase Risk of Depression

FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 – Military service does not appear to increase the risk of depression, according to a study published online May 29 in BMJ Military Health. Jin Mao Gao, from the Weifang...

Former Surgeon General Warns Social Media Is Harming Children's Health

TUESDAY, May 27, 2025 — Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is urging lawmakers to take stronger steps to protect children from the potential dangers of social media. In a recent interview o...

American Psychiatric Association, May 17-21

The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 17 to 21 in Los Angeles. Participants included clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others i...

U.S. Moms Facing Mental, Physical Health Struggles

TUESDAY, May 27, 2025 — U.S. mothers are struggling with both their mental and physical health, a new study says. The percentage of mothers who report excellent mental health dropped 12 points b...

Higher Social Media Use Tied to Subsequent Depressive Symptoms in Youth

FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 – Higher social media use is associated with greater subsequent depressive symptoms in children and adolescents, according to a study published online May 21 in JAMA Network ...

Social Media Increases Depression Risk In Pre-Teens

THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 — Social media does indeed appear to be making kids more prone to depression, a new study says. Preteens are more likely to develop symptoms of depression as their use of s...

Battling Multiple Chronic Illnesses Can Double Risk Of Depression

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 — Battling chronic disease really takes it out of a person, leaving them vulnerable to depression. And people with multiple long-term health problems are even more likely to f...

Combinations of Chronic, Physical Illnesses Up the Risk of Subsequent Depression

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 – Certain groups of physical multimorbidity may be associated with a higher risk of subsequent depression, according to a study published online May 13 in Communications ...

Calorie Restrictions, Low-Fat Diets May Reduce Depressive Symptoms

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 – Among adults with elevated cardiometabolic risk, calorie restrictions and low-fat diets may reduce depressive symptoms, according to a review published online May 20 in the...

Exercise May Provide Protection for Childhood Psychiatric Conditions

THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Physical activity (PA) and participation in organized sports may offer protective effects against childhood psychiatric conditions, according to a study published online May...

Gabapentinoids Not Directly Associated With Risk of Self-Harm

THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Gabapentinoids are not associated with risk of self-harm in adults; however, elevated risk is seen before initiation of treatment, during the initial phase of treatment, and...

Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids

WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says. Young children who participated in sports teams and p...

Medicaid 'Unwinding' Cost Kids Access To Asthma Inhalers, Other Chronic Disease Meds

MONDAY, May 12, 2025 — Children and young adults formerly covered by Medicaid are losing access to medications needed to control conditions like depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, asthma and epilepsy, a...

Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding your overall health, a new study says. People who und...

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