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Seven in 10 Experiencing Homelessness Have a Mental Health Disorder

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – The majority of people experiencing homelessness have mental health disorders, according to a review published online April 17 in JAMA Psychiatry. Rebecca Barry, Ph.D., ...

Pandemic's Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over

FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated. Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society. More than half...

Perceived Social Isolation Tied to Altered Brain Processing of Food Cues

TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 – Social isolation is associated with altered brain processing of food cues in premenopausal women, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Network Open. Xiaobei ...

ED Visits for Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for Incident Anxiety Disorder

TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – Emergency department visits for cannabis use are associated with an increased three-year risk for having an incident health care visit for an anxiety disorder, according to...

ED Visits for Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for Incident Anxiety Disorder

TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – Emergency department visits for cannabis use are associated with an increased three-year risk for having an incident health care visit for an anxiety disorder, according to...

Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Just like adults, kids face daily stressors. Luckily, a new study suggests that teaching them creative thinking can help them manage it all. Researchers found that when...

Social Isolation Tied to Higher Risk for Nursing Home Entry

THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Social isolation is a significant risk factor for nursing home use among older adults, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Mary Louise...

Social Lives Can Thrive in Walk-Friendly Neighborhoods

THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 – Living in a walkable neighborhood fosters socialization and helps create a strong sense of community, new research shows. Among the active behaviors these walkable...

Safety Is Top Source of Anxiety Reported by U.S. Adults

MONDAY, May 15, 2023 – Seven in 10 U.S. adults say they feel anxious or extremely anxious about keeping themselves or their families safe, according to the results of a survey released by the...

Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?

MONDAY, May 1, 2023 – Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide. But...

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