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Why Do Some Antidepressants Take Weeks to Kick-In? Scientists Uncover Important New Clues
In a new study, researchers find patients who take SSRI antidepressants experience physical changes in their brain over the first few weeks of treatment.
Suppressing Negative Thoughts May Be Good for Your Mental Health, Study Finds
New research finds suppressing negative thoughts and fears helps make them less vivid and reduces depression, anxiety, and worry.
These 7 Healthy Lifestyle Habits Reduce the Risk of Depression, New Study Finds
Researchers identify 7 healthy lifestyle habits linked to lower odds of depression.
How To Know If You Have High-Functioning Depression
High-functioning depression, a serious and often misunderstood condition, can be identified by a few common signs.
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.
How To Recognize If You Have Depression
Depression is not always easy to recognize, but identifying the symptoms is the first step toward getting the help you need.
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Most Homeless Americans Are Battling Mental Illness
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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Two-thirds of homeless people are experiencing some form of mental health disorder, a large, new review of data on the subject.
The analysis found that men who are homeless are more likely to be battling mental illness than women, although rates were high for both gender...
A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Want to feel happier?
Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says.
Environments with plentiful natural features -- trees, birds, plants and rivers -- are associated with better mental well-being than the more spartan landscapes of subu...
'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 ...
Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it.
It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) ...
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...
Teens with Anxiety, Mood Disorders Less Likely to Get Driver's License
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Teenagers suffering from anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are likely to have a tougher time getting their driver's license, a new study finds.
Teens and young adult...
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...
Too Often, Postpartum Depression Goes Untreated in Black, Hispanic Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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Massive racial disparities exist in the treatment of pregnancy-related mood disorders in the United States, a new study shows.
White women suffering from ...
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.
Steady Rise in U.S. Suicides Among Adolescents, Teens
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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U.S. rates of suicide by all methods rose steadily for adolescents between 1999 and 2020, a new analysis shows.
During those two decades, over 47,000 Americans between the ages 10 and 19 lost their lives to suicide, the report found, and there have been sharp increases ...
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...
6 in 10 Stroke Survivors Will Struggle With Depression Years Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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Six out of every 10 stroke survivors wind up struggling with depression later in their lives, a new study says.
That compares to the 22% depression rate of the general populatio...
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...
Average Middle-Aged American Is Lonelier Than European Peers
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than ever, with new research showing they are even more isolated than some of their peers in Europe.
That does not bode well for their health.
"Loneliness is gaining attention globally as a public health issue because elevated lon...
Depression May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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Researchers are zeroing in on the reasons why women who battle depression may be more likely than men to develop heart disease.
A study published March 12 in the journal JACC: Asia underscores the need to tailor prevention and management strategies according to ...
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...
Kids Battling Mental Health Issues Have Tougher Time Recovering From Concussion
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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Kids struggling with mental health problems have a tougher time recovering from a concussion, a new study finds.
These troubled kids tend to have more emotional symptoms after
Embryo Technology Might Lead to Children With Genes From Two Men
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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New technology might soon allow men in same-sex relationships to have a child genetically related to both dads, researchers say.
The technology uses skin cells from one person to alter the genetics of a donated egg, researchers reported March 8 in the journal
Sport Coach's Style Can Boost a Player's Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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Athletes whose coaches are open, authentic and positive are more likely to have better mental health, a new study says.
Athletes feel happier and deal with problems more easily if their coaches adopt an “authentic leadership” style, researchers report in the journal ...
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...
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
Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Ease Depression Around Menopause
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Hormone replacement therapy might help women avoid depression as they go through menopause, a new study finds.
Women treated with hormone therapy at a menopause clinic in Ontario, Canada, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of depression, researchers report Feb. 21...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Could Using Scents in Therapy Help Depressed Patients Recover?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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Aromatherapy might be able to help people recover from depression by helping them more clearly recall specific, often positive, memories, a new study shows.
Scents are more effective than words at cueing up the memory of a specific event, researchers report Feb. ...
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...
Body Temperature Rises in People Battling Depression
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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Depression and a rise in body temperature appear linked, although researchers say it's not yet clear which causes which.
Still, the findings offer a hint that manipulating body temperature might be a new form of therapy against depression.
“To our knowledge, this...
Surge in Police Seizures of 'Magic Mushrooms' Mirrors Rise in Psilocybin Use
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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Police seizures of “magic” mushrooms have more than tripled within the past five years, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse reports.
The total weight of psilocybin mushrooms seized by law enforcement increased from 498 pounds in 2017 to 1,861 pounds in 2022, ac...
Veterans' Study Shows Effectiveness of Ketamine Against Depression
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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The former 'party drug' ketamine has gotten some good press recently, with clinical trials suggesting it might be a powerful and fast-acting antidepressant.
Now, one of the first "real-world" studies of ketamine against depression appears to support those findings.
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...
Hearing Troubles Can Affect the Mind, Too
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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If you're over 65, you likely struggle sometimes to hear conversations clearly, but ignoring that may prompt even more serious health problems, experts say.
If left unchecked, hearing loss can lead to social isolation and depression -- two conditions known to raise demen...
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 ...
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...
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...
Depression Can Strike Patients With Heart Failure, But Two Therapies Help
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2024
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Depression affects half of the 6 million Americans who struggle with debilitating heart failure.
Now, research shows that two leading modes of treatment -- antidepressants and an approach called behavioral activation psychotherapy -- work equally well to ease depression ...
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...