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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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