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Did 2016 Election Unleash OCD in the USA?
Posted 9 days ago by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 – There's little doubt that the last presidential election sparked a host of emotions among Americans. But new research suggests it might also have triggered obsessive-compulsive behaviors in Democrats and Republicans alike. "The idea for our study came about while I was taking a break from a group project. During the break, everyone pulled out their phones and started ...
Americans More Open About Mental Health Issues, But Stigma Lingers
Posted 3 Oct 2017 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2017 – Americans may be more willing to talk about mental health issues these days, but misperceptions and stigmas persist, a new survey finds. The survey, of more than 3,000 U.S. adults, found that 70 percent said they feel people are more open to discussing mental health compared with a decade ago. Most respondents also said they'd want to help a family member or friend ...
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Has Mental Illness or Drug Problem
Posted 21 Jul 2017 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, July 21, 2017 – Nearly 1 in 5 American adults deals with a mental illness or substance abuse problem each year, a U.S. government study says. Oregon has the highest rate, and New Jersey the lowest, according to 2012-2014 data analyzed by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Overall, almost 44 million Americans 18 or older had a diagnosable mental, ...
Poor Sleep May Worsen Suicidal Thoughts
Posted 28 Jun 2017 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2017 – Sleep problems may provide early clues about worsening suicidal thoughts in at-risk young adults as well as a potential way to intervene, a new study suggests. "Suicide is the tragic outcome of psychiatric illness interacting with multiple biological, psychological and social risk factors," said lead author Rebecca Bernert. She is a suicidologist and assistant ...
OCD May Be Linked to Inflammation in the Brain: Study
Posted 22 Jun 2017 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, June 22, 2017 – People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have high levels of brain inflammation, a discovery researchers say could lead to new treatments. In OCD, people typically have frequent, upsetting thoughts that they try to control by repeating certain rituals or behaviors, such as washing hands or checking door locks. Canadian researchers compared 20 OCD patients and a ...
Just 1 in 5 Mentally Ill Women Gets Cervical Cancer Screenings
Posted 17 Apr 2017 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, April 17, 2017 – Cervical cancer screening rates are much lower among women with severe mental illness than among other women, a new study finds. "The results of this very large study indicate that we need to better prioritize cervical cancer screening for these high-risk women with severe mental illnesses," said study senior author Dr. Christina Mangurian. She's an associate professor ...
No, Your Cat Isn't a Threat to Your Mental Health
Posted 22 Feb 2017 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 – Cat owners can breathe a sigh of relief: Your feline's litter box likely won't put your family's mental health at risk. New British research challenges earlier beliefs that parasites in cat droppings might be linked to schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues. "The message for cat owners is clear: There is no evidence that cats pose a ...
The 'Selfie' Paradox
Posted 13 Feb 2017 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2017 – Apparently the millions of people who take "selfies" live by a double standard, a new study suggests. Many people believe their selfies are not narcissistic, but have the opposite view of selfies posted on social media by others, German researchers report. Selfies are pictures you take of yourself – or you with friends – on your cellphone camera. The researchers said ...
Should a Mental Disability Keep Patients Off Organ Transplant Lists?
Posted 25 Jan 2017 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2017 – Pressure is mounting for the U.S. organ donation network to tackle one of the thorniest ethical questions it's ever faced – whether a person with intellectual disabilities should be denied access to a transplant. A bipartisan group of 30 legislators from the U.S. Congress petitioned the Department of Health and Human Services in October to "issue guidance on organ ...
Many With Mental Illness Miss Out on HIV Tests
Posted 20 Jan 2017 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, Jan. 19, 2017 – People with severe mental illness are only slightly more likely to be screened for HIV than those in the general population, a new study finds. And that's true even though they're at higher risk for infection with the AIDS-causing virus, the researchers added. The study included nearly 57,000 Medicaid patients in California. They were between the ages of 18 and 67. They ...
Most Smokers With Mental Illness Want to Kick the Habit
Posted 16 Jan 2017 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2017 – Nearly six in 10 Americans with severe mental illness smoke, and a new study suggests that many of them want to quit. The problem is that many of these patients don't get help from their psychiatrists and caseworkers, researchers report. "Patients with serious mental illness die an average of 25 years younger than people who don't have these problems, and smoking is a big ...
For People With Mental Health Woes, Pets Can Be Invaluable
Posted 9 Dec 2016 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2016 – Cats, dogs, birds and other pets can help people manage their mental disorders, a new study says. Researchers from the United Kingdom asked more than 50 adults with long-term mental conditions about the role pets play in their social networks. Sixty percent placed pets in the central and most important circle – above family, friends and hobbies. Another 20 percent placed ...
Health Tip: Thinking About Psychological Therapy?
Posted 16 Nov 2016 by Drugs.com
-- Psychological therapy involves more than discussing your problems with a professional. It can also help you cope with life's challenges, especially issues that bother you. Here are common reasons to seek therapy, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians: Depression. Marital problems. Sexual issues. Stress and anxiety. Addiction. Grief and loss. Anger. Your career. Family issues. ...
Can Teens' Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Show Ties to Mental Ills?
Posted 26 Oct 2016 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2016 – A young man's future risk of mental disorders could be tied to higher-than-average heart rate or blood pressure in his late teens, a new European study suggests. Young men with a resting heart rate and blood pressure that's elevated – but still within normal range – seem more likely to develop a wide range of mental illnesses later in their lives, researchers found. ...
Prenatal Factors May Raise Child's Risk for OCD
Posted 6 Oct 2016 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2016 – Pregnancy behaviors and certain childbirth complications may influence a child's risk of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a new study suggests. Cesarean sections, preterm and breech (backward) births, smoking while pregnant, and unusually large or small babies were all associated with increased risk for the mental health disorder, Swedish researchers ...
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