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05 Sep
Climate Anxiety Is Real and It’s Impacting Both Kids and Adults
Dr. Christopher Lemon from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine offers parents advice on how to help kids who are feeling anxious about climate change, the environment, and their health.
07 Aug
Depression and Anxiety Do Not Raise Overall Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Researchers find no link between depression, anxiety, and most types of cancer, including breast, prostate, and colon cancers.
17 May
Are You Wondering if You Have Social Anxiety? Here are the Signs and Treatments
Social anxiety has many signs and symptoms, but sometimes can be tricky to spot. Here is more on what signs to consider when diagnosing and exploring treatment options.
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'Feeling Like a Burden' Can Be Motivator for Suicide in Preteens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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Quiet preteens who feel they're a burden on others are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study reports.
Criticism from parents or caregivers also increased the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, researchers found.
Preteen girls ...
Parents, You Can Ease a Teen's Stress Around Standardized Tests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.
This stress can lead to symptoms like stomach aches, sleep problems, irritability and heightened emotionality, experts say.
But there ar...
Black and Native Americans Hit Hardest by 'Deaths of Despair'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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More middle-aged Black and Native Americans are now falling prey to “deaths of despair” than whites, a new study finds.
These deaths -- from suicide, drug overdose and alcoholic liver disease -- initially had been more common among whites.
But a new analysis ha...
Suicide Rates Have Doubled in 20 Years Among U.S. College Athletes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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Suicides among U.S. college athletes have doubled over the past two years, according to data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Suicide is now the second most common cause of death for college athletes after accidents, results show.
“Athlet...
Big Improvements Seen in Spotting, Treating Mental Health Issues Around Pregnancy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Expecting or new mothers are much more likely these days to be diagnosed with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, new research shows.
What Is 'Mindful Reading' and Can It Help Your Brain?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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Ever immersed yourself in a book and lost all sense of the time and place you're currently in?
That's how reading can meld with mindfulness, one neuropsychologist explains.
T...
Stressed? Some Genes Could Raise Your Heart Attack Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Folks with genetically-driven stress are more likely to suffer heart attacks after nerve-wracking events or times of unrest, a new study shows.
People with...
High Rate of Suicidal Thoughts Among Black Men in Rural America: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Suicidal thoughts and contemplation of death haunt the minds of many rural Black men in the United States, a new study reports.
One in three rural Black men said they had such dark thoughts within the past two weeks, University of Georgia researchers found.
These t...
Working-Age Americans Are Dying at Much Higher Rates Than Peers in Other Wealthy Nations
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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Working stiffs in the United States are dying at higher rates than those in other wealthy nations, a new study finds.
Death rates among working-age Americans are 2.5 times higher than the average of other high-income countries, researchers report in the March 21 issue of...
Knitting Helps Keep Troubled Minds From Unraveling, Study Finds
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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Stressed out, anxious or desperately needing to recharge?
Grab some knitting needles and a pretty ball of yarn -- Swedish research shows yarncraft improves mental health without medication.
"Knitters have a creative leisure interest that can also help them cope wit...
As Treatments Ease Anxiety, Heart Risks Also Decline
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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People with heart disease can stay healthier if they address their emotional problems as well as their physical ailments, a new study says.
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U.S. Falls Out of Top 20 in 'World's Happiest Countries' List
- Ernie Mundell and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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For the first time, the United States has fallen out of the top 20 spots on the annual world's happiest nations list.
Americans are...
ADHD Meds Cut Odds for Early Death, Especially by Overdose
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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People diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a marked decline in their two-year risk for death once they start taking medication, new research shows.
That w...
Permissive Gun Laws Linked to Higher Suicide Rates
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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When states let gun owners carry a firearm openly without a permit, death rates soar.
Significantly more people died by firearms and suicides in states that have relaxed open carry laws, a nine-year study of death data from all 50 states shows.
"Our analysis ...
Medical Costs for Kids' Mental Health Jumped 31% in 5 Years
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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The cost to American families of caring for a child with a mental health condition rose by almost a third between 2017 and 2021, a new report finds, to an average $4,361 per year.
Overall, American families spent an estimated $31 billion in 2021 on child mental hea...
Many Can't Access Mental Health Services that Save Money, Keep People Out of Jail
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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When it comes to giving at-risk Americans access to the mental health services they need, prevention is far better than detention, new research confirms.
However, a majority of the 950 U.S. counties surveyed in the report do not offer access to the types of ment...
Some Women Escape the Mental Health Effects of Menopause: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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Menopause is thought to trigger mood changes among women, with changes in female hormone levels contributing to anxiety, depression and stress.
However, a new study says some women are at more risk than others for menopause-linked mental health issues, and many escape th...
Stressed Parents Could Mean More Self-Harm by Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Teens have a higher risk of self-injury -- deliberately cutting or burning themselves -- if they have a fraught relationship with a struggling parent, a new study shows.
Teenagers were nearly five times more likely to self-injure if, when they were 6, their moms and dads...
Using Marijuana to Ease Stress? Focus on CBD, not THC
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Folks hoping to quell their anxiety would do best to use cannabis products that don't get them high, a new clinical trial has found.
The non-intoxicating marijuana compound CBD appears to help manage anxiety better than THC, the chemical in weed that gets people high, re...
1 in 5 People Who Attempt Suicide Have No Prior Mental Illness
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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One out of every five adults who attempt suicide never met the criteria for a mental illness by the time the attempt happened, new research shows.
“This finding challenges clinical notions of who is at risk for suicidal behavior and raises questions about the safety of...
Firsthand Experience of Climate Change Disasters Is Stressing Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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Weather disasters driven by climate change are stressing out U.S. teenagers, a new study warns.
Teens with the most firsthand experience of events like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, droughts and wildfires were more likely to show signs of mental distress than peers who ...
Mental Health Issues a Prime Driver of Deaths for New Moms: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Data from dozens of studies supports the notion that mental health crises are a big factor behind rising rates of maternal deaths during and around pregnancy in the United States.
“We need to bring this to the attention of the public and policymakers to demand action t...
Grief Affects the Body, Not Just the Mind
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Of course grief can ravage your mind, but science shows it can also weaken your body, leaving you open to illness.
“As humans, we are strongly motivated to seek out social bonds that are warm, dependable, friendly and supportive,” explained
Women Working in Health Care Face Burnout at Higher Rates Than Men
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Women working in health care endure significantly more stress and burnout compared to their male co-workers, a new review concludes.
Gender inequality, a poor balance between work and life and a lack of workplace autonomy all create pressure on female health care profess...
Recognize the Signs of Burnout in Yourself and Others
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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Burnout: It's a common enough concept, but how do you know if you're experiencing it at work and at home?
According to experts at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, a myriad of daily pressures placed on individuals can culminate in burnout.
“Burnout is not a ...
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where kitchen table economic problems weigh heavily on voter's minds, a new KFF poll has found.
Voters struggling to pay their monthly bills are most eager to hear presidential candidates talk...
Patients With Depression Face Highest Risk for Suicide in Days After Hospital Discharge
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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People treated at psychiatric hospitals are at highest risk of committing suicide immediately after their discharge if they suffer from depression, a new study reports.
Patients hospitalized for depression are hundreds of times more likely to commit suicide within the fi...
Political Changes Are Stressing Hispanic Americans: Study
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Immigration has become a contentious topic in America, but new research shows the heated debate on the issue may be stressing out Hispanics across the country, whether they are citizens or not.
After analyzing data from 2011-2018, the researchers discovered that, over ti...
Access to Opioids Could Be Boosting Suicide Rates
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2024
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Increased access to prescription opioids has driven up U.S. suicide rates by making it easier to women to end their lives, a new study claims.
The study also blames a shrinking federal safety net during tough economic times for rising suicide rates.
“We contend t...
More Kids, Teens May Be Taking Multiple Psychiatric Meds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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A study of mental health care in Maryland finds an increasing number of children and teens covered by Medicaid are taking multiple psychiatric meds.
This trend towards "polypharmacy" might be happening elsewhere, prior research suggests.
In the new study, Maryland ...
Stress Main Factor Driving Teens to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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American teenagers cite stress as the leading reason they might get drunk or high, a new report reveals.
That only underscores the need for better adolescent mental health care, according to the research team behind the study.
Better "access to treatment and suppor...
During Grief and Loss, Simple Steps Can Help You Cope
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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Filling the day with simple activities could be the key to improving mood and well-being after a person has suffered the loss of a loved one, a new study finds.
These “uplifts” -- activities that can improve a person's mood -- helped ease grief on a day-to-day basis,...
Late-Life Divorce May Be Mentally Tougher on Women Than Men
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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Divorce later in life might be harder on women than on men, based on patterns of antidepressant use in a new study of people aged 50 or older.
Both sexes tended to increase their antidepressant use when going through a divorce, break-up or the death of a partner, researc...
Music Hath Charms to Boost Mental Health: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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Music may be good medicine for older adults, boosting both their mental and physical health, a new survey finds.
Virtually all people between the ages of 50 and 80 (98%) say they benefit in at least one health-related way from engaging with music, according to results fr...
Could Bullying Raise a Teen's Odds for Psychosis?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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The Pearl Jam song “Jeremy” tells the story of a boy driven mad by bullies who commits suicide in front of his classroom.
The song might reflect a real and ongoing threat to teens' mental health, new research suggests.
Teens being bullied face a greater risk of...
Black Americans Lose Sleep After High-Profile Police Killings
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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Police killings of unarmed Black people are robbing the Black community of a precious commodity – sleep.
Black adults across the United States suffer from sleep problems after they're exposed to news of killings that occur during police encounters, a new study publishe...
Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Leave Lingering Insomnia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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Even mild cases of COVID can trigger insomnia in most people, a new study reports.
About three out of four people with mild COVID (76%) reported experiencing insomnia following their illness.
Further, nearly one in four (23%) said they'd experienced severe insomnia...
Loneliness Is Plaguing Americans in 2024: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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Americans are terribly lonely, a new poll reveals.
Among U.S. adults, about one in three said they feel lonely at least once a week. Worse, one in 10 Americans say they feel lonely every day, results show.
Younger people are more likely to experience loneliness, wh...
High School Kids Who Use Weed, Alcohol Face Higher Risks for Suicidal Thoughts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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High school students who smoke, drink or use weed are more likely to be emotionally troubled and have suicidal thoughts, a new study finds.
Teens who turn to nicotine, alcohol or marijuana are more likely to think about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have psychotic ...
Leaving Pets Behind Adds to Trauma, Danger for People in Crisis
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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Imagine being subjected to domestic violence in your home, wanting to escape -- but there's no place you can go that will accept a beloved pet.
That's the gut-wrenching situation facing too many victims of domestic abuse, according to a new data review spanning 27 years....
Women's Anxiety Rose in States Affected by Fall of Roe v. Wade
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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Women are suffering more anxiety and depression in states that banned abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study shows.
The court's Dobbs decision in June 2022 triggered laws banning abortion in 13 states.
In the six months after, symptoms...
Common Heart Drug Might Lower Anxiety in Kids With Autism
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2024
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Could a blood pressure drug thats been around since the 1960s help ease anxiety in people with autism?
That's the main finding from a small study where 69 people between the ages of 7 and 24 who had autism were given the drug, called
Looking for a Good Therapist? Experts Offer Guidance
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2024
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If you decide to see a therapist, finding one who's right for you presents one of the biggest early hurdles.
“The field of psychology, psychiatry and psychotherapy has advanced over the years, and one of the ways it has advanced is by learning that certain therapies ma...
Quick Withdrawal From Antidepressants Can Take Emotional, Cognitive Toll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2024
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People coming off antidepressants often struggle with emotional and social turmoil, especially if they quit their meds cold turkey, a new study reports.
Challenges reported by patients quitting antidepressants included feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, finding socia...
These Traits Help Keep College Kids Happy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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College freshmen who are more outgoing and agreeable -- and less moody -- are more likely to feel a sense of belonging at their new school, new research has found.
Those personality traits could result in better academic performance and better mental health during colleg...
Stressed Teens at Risk of Heart Trouble Years Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Stressed-out teens are likely to have more heart health risk factors in adulthood, a new study says.
Teens with elevated stress levels tended to have high blood pressure, obesity and other heart risk factors as they aged, compared to those teens with less stress, researc...
Bigger Families Could Mean Poorer Mental Health for Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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A crowded house may not be the best for the mental health of a family's kids, a new study has found.
Teens from larger families tend to have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large-scale analysis of children in the United States and Chin...
Clues to How Mental Stress Takes Toll on Physical Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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Stress appears to increase a person's chances of developing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of unhealthy factors that add up to an increased risk for serious problems, a new study finds.
Inflammation driven by a person's stress levels can make them more likely to develop m...
Overcoming One Phobia Might Ease Other Fears, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2024
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Imagine easing a fear of heights by getting over a phobia of spiders.
That might sound odd, but it works, researchers report.
Folks who use exposure therapy to overcome one phobia can find themselves less afraid of other things, according to the results of a study ...
Black Teens Gain Mental Health Boost From 'Connectedness' at School
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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"School spirit" appears to provide long-lasting mental health benefits for Black teens, new research finds.
School connectedness -- the degree to which students feel like part of to their school community -- is a protective factor against depression and aggressive behavi...