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Kids in Noisy Neighborhoods More Prone to Anxiety

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Children exposed to traffic and other noise in their neighborhoods may be at higher risk for anxiety, researchers conclude, while air pollution could raise risks for other...

Short Sleep Duration Throughout Childhood Tied to Psychosis Risk in Young Adulthood

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Persistent shorter sleep duration across childhood may be a risk factor for subsequent psychosis in young adulthood, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA ...

Early-Life Air, Noise Pollution Exposure Tied to Later Mental Health Issues

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Early-life air and noise pollution exposure are prospectively associated with three common mental health problems from adolescence to young adulthood, according to a study...

Weighted Blankets May Not Help Troubled Children Sleep

TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – Weighted blankets are trendy items, largely based on the idea that the pressure of a heavy blanket will help a person more easily slip into slumber. But they do little to...

Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It's Still Helping Them

MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – Does advising your teen sometimes feel like talking to the proverbial brick wall? Don't fret: New research shows that even when your preteen or teen gives your advice a flat...

Are You a 'Stress Bragger'? It's Probably Backfiring

MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – "Ugh, I'm so busy these days I can barely think straight. It's so crazy." No doubt some friend or coworker (maybe even yourself) has moaned about how stressed and overworked...

Mental Disorders May Be Transmitted Within Teen Peer Networks

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – Mental disorders may be transmitted within an adolescent peer network, according to a study published online May 22 in JAMA Psychiatry. Jussi Alho, Ph.D., from the University...

Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk for Psychotic Disorder in Youth

WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – There is a strong association between cannabis use and risk for psychotic disorder in adolescents, according to a study published online May 22 in Psychological Medicine....

1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows. About...

One in Six Teen Girls Showing Signs of Social Media Addiction

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – One in six girls in high school has possible social media addiction, which is tied to poorer mental well-being, according to a study published online May 21 in the Archives...

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Can Present at Any Stage of Lupus

TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), neuropsychiatric (NP) symptoms can first present at any stage in the disease course, according to a study published...

Mediterranean Diet Could Be a Stress-Buster, Study Finds

THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – The Mediterranean diet has already been shown to be great for a person’s physical health, but new research finds that following the Mediterranean diet also can lift your m...

American Psychiatric Association, May 4-8

The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 4 to 8 in New York City, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...

FDA Medwatch Alert: FDA Warns Patients and Health Care Providers About Potential Risks Associated With Compounded Ketamine Products

October 10, 2023 – There is increased interest in compounded ketamine products (including oral formulations) for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. When considering use of compounded ketamine...

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