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Need Some 'Alone Time'? It's Vital to Mental Health for Many

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – The hectic holidays play havoc on people’s nerves, not the least because they aren’t able to have any time to themselves. Nearly half (46%) of Americans say they don’t get the...

Integrative CBT for Prolonged Grief Beats Present-Centered Therapy

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 – For patients with prolonged grief disorder (PGD), integrative cognitive behavioral therapy for prolonged grief (PG-CBT) is superior to present-centered therapy (PCT) after...

Preschoolers' Tantrums Can Be Early Sign of ADHD

TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 – Preschoolers prone to tantrums appear to have a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by the time they reach school age, a new study says. Young...

Reading Beyond Headline Rare For Most on Social Media, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Nov. 22, 2024 – Three out of four times, your Facebook friends don't read past the headline when they share a link to political content.  Experts say that's somewhat surprising – and ...

Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 – Parents can't monitor everything their kids watch online, but a set of new guidelines may help young people manage their own viewing habits. "Research consistently shows...

Oral Microbiome Linked to Stress, Mental Health in Pregnant Women

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 – In pregnant women, the oral microbiome is associated with stress and mental health, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in BMJ Mental Health. Ann M. Alex, Ph.D.,...

History of Concussion May Increase Severe Maternal Mental Illness

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Pregnant people with a history of concussion have an increased risk for severe maternal mental illness after delivery, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in the...

ICYMI, Txt Abbreviations Cn Make U Seem Insincere, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Using abbreviations while texting might save some typing time, but it won't make a good impression, a new study finds. People who use texting abbreviations like IDK or GOAT...

Continuous Psychological Distress in Pregnancy Increases Offspring Risk for Epilepsy

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Continuous moderate-level maternal psychological distress throughout pregnancy is associated with a heightened risk for epilepsy among offspring, according to a study...

How ADHD May Influence a Child's Weight

MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can influence a child’s weight in ways that will shape their long-term health, a new study says. Kids with ADHD tend to have lower b...

Report Finds Big Disparities in Americans' Well-Being by Region

MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 – Americans’ well-being varies widely between different regions of the nation, a new study reports. People in the southern U.S., Appalachia and the Rust Belt states score l...

Being Born Preterm Tied to Lifelong Harms in Employment, Education

FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2024 – Babies born preterm face a life of lowered prospects, a new study warns. Adults who were preemies are less likely to achieve higher education or snag a high-paying job,...

Rates of Anxiety, Depression Rising Among Americans, Especially the Young

THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 – Rates of anxiety and depression among U.S. adults, especially younger folks, continues to rise, the latest federal data shows. Nearly 1 in every 5 (18.2%) adults reported...

1 in 3 U.S. Teens Say They've Been Bullied

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2024 – Bullying among American teens remains a big threat, with more than a third (34%) saying they've been bullied over the past year, new government data shows. According to...

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Impact Executive Function, Behavior at Age 5 Years

MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2024 – Children with prenatal cannabis exposure exhibit some differences in aspects of executive function and behavior, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in JAMA...

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