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Most U.S. Psychiatric Hospitalizations Do Not Involve Substances

MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 – Most psychiatric hospitalizations do not involve substances, according to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Susan L. Calcaterra, M.D., ...

Incidence of Mental Illness Up After COVID-19 in Unvaccinated People

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – For unvaccinated people, the incidence of mental illness is elevated after diagnosis of COVID-19, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in JAMA Psychiatry. Venexia M....

Cognitive Therapy Improves Mental Health, Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – For cancer patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improves mental health and quality-of-life outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published...

Are 'Bed Rotting' and Other TikTok Sleep Trends Good for You?

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – Many young adults are experimenting with “bed rotting” and other sleep trends that have gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms, a new poll shows. Sleep experts ...

Inflammation in Childhood Linked to Onset of Mental Health Disorders

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – Low-grade systemic inflammation across childhood and adolescence is associated with the subsequent onset of mental health disorders, according to a study published online...

Child Maltreatment, Particularly Neglect, Tied to Cognitive Deficits

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – Childhood maltreatment is associated with later cognitive difficulties, according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Psychiatry. Andrea Danese, ...

Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds. Female doctors have a 76% higher suicide risk than...

State Laws Strongly Affect Mental Health of Trans People, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HeathDay News) – There's a strong association between a state's policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a...

PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say. PE classes can teach lessons...

Therapeutic App Might Ease Anxiety in Young Adults

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – It's not a replacement for actual psychotherapy, but a newly designed app could help young adults with mental health issues lower their anxiety, researchers report. The...

Poor Psychological Outcomes Seen for Patients With Rare Cancers

MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 – Patients with rare cancers have poor psychological outcomes, according to a review and meta-analysis published in the June issue of eClinicalMedicine. Chen Ee Low, from the...

Psychological Well-Being Declines Years Before Diagnosis of MCI

TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – Psychological well-being can significantly decline years before a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), regardless of the ultimate development of dementia, according...

More Than Half of Older Adults Very Concerned About Medical Costs

TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – Ahead of the 2024 election, more than half of older U.S. adults report being very concerned about the costs of medical care, according to a research letter published online...

Scrolling Through Online Videos Only Increases Boredom: Study

MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 – Bored? Zipping through online videos isn’t going to help you, a new study shows. Watching short snippets of videos or fast-forwarding through them makes people more bored r...

Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School Year

FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 – Back-to-school can feel like a rushed jumble, as kids leave behind summer fun for the next step in their education. But there are specific ways parents can help students show...

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