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Adolescent Perception of Weight Tied to Suicidal Ideation

THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 – Both perceived and actual overweight status may be associated with suicidal ideation among adolescents, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in Psychiatry...

Arthritis Sufferers Don't Get The Mental Health Support They Need, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – People with inflammatory arthritis run a substantially increased risk for mood disorders like depression and anxiety. But these mental health concerns aren’t being a...

Depression Tied to Having More Physical Health Conditions

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – Middle-aged and older adults with a history of depression have more long-term physical health conditions at baseline and develop additional physical conditions at a faster...

Zoo Workers Battle Grief When Animals in Their Care Die

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds. “Zoo professionals and volunteers f...

Chronic Medical Conditions Take Toll on Employees

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Chronic health conditions are taking a toll on the U.S. workforce's lives and productivity, according to the results of a new Harvard University poll. The U.S. Employee...

Chronic Medical Conditions Take Toll on Employees

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Chronic health conditions are taking a toll on the U.S. workforce's lives and productivity, according to the results of a new Harvard University poll. The U.S. Employee...

Boarding Common While Awaiting Acute Pediatric Psychiatric Care

THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – Boarding for pediatric mental health (MH) conditions while awaiting acute psychiatric care is common, with significant variation observed in boarding practice by hospital...

Weight-Obsessed Teens Face Triple the Odds for Self-Harm

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 – Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study finds. “What we found was that the p...

Most People Worldwide Lack Good Treatment for Mental Illness

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 – About 93% of people worldwide who struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues aren't getting adequate care, a new report finds. In many cases, people affected by...

'Playful' Approach to Life Pays Off, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 – Want to thrive in tough, stressful times? Stay playful. That's the take-home message from a new study of who fared best, in terms of mental resiliency, during the COVID-19...

Big Breakfasts Help Keep Heart Patients Happy, Study Shows

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 – When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests. Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to...

Mental Health Conditions Common in Pediatric Stroke Survivors

TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Mental health disorders represent a significant problem in pediatric survivors of arterial ischemic stroke (AIS), according to a study presented at the annual American Heart...

Large Decrease Seen in Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 – There has been a large decrease in antidepressant use during pregnancy and no corresponding increase in psychotherapy claims, according to a research letter published online...

Crisis Services Haven't Adapted To New 988 Suicide Hotline

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 – Most community crisis services did not expand following the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, potentially blunting the effectiveness of the hotline, a new study...

Higher Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Depression

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 – Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with depression in women, possibly via reproductive health, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in...

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