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New Study Reveals Shifts in Student Mental Health — and Surprising Gaps in Parent Perceptions

HealthDay speaks with Dr. Nicole Brady, CMO of United Healthcare, about the surprising results of their new Behavioral Health Report on college students and recent graduates.

High-Potency Pot and the Risk for Psychosis

Marijuana products with high levels of THC increase the risk of psychosis and schizophrenia, according to a new evidence review, but their impact on anxiety and depression remains unclear.

Annual Mental Health Screenings Recommended for Children and Teens

With youth mental health at crisis levels, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines recommending mental, developmental and behavioral health screenings beginning at 6 months of age and continuing annually.

Severe Withdrawal From Antidepressants Uncommon, Study Finds

A review of 50 clinical trials on antidepressants and withdrawal concludes most patients experience one additional symptom, the most common being dizziness and nausea.

Regular Exercise Helps Ease Kids’ Depression and Anxiety

A new study finds exercise decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and teens – and may offer an alternative to antidepressants.

Psychedelic Compound Found in Magic Mushrooms May Ease Severe Depression in Cancer Patients

A new study finds a single dose of psilocybin provides long-term relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety in cancer patients.

Calorie Restriction May Lead to Small Improvements in Depression, Study Finds

A new study finds restricting calories or eating low-fat may slightly reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers say the evidence is limited.

Popular Weight Loss Drugs Do Not Increase the Risk of Depression, Anxiety or Suicidal Ideation, Study Finds

In a new study, researchers found no association between treatment with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy and increased risk of adverse psychiatric events.

Depression and Anxiety Increasing Steadily in Kids and Teens, Study Warns

More than 1 in 10 children and adolescents now experience anxiety, about 1 in 22 suffer from depression, according to new research.

Why Is Depression More Common in Night Owls?

A new study suggests alcohol use may be one reason why people who stay up late have a greater risk of depression. Sleep quality could be another.

Nearly 1 in 3 Children Now Live With a Chronic Health Condition

A new study finds more than 30% of kids 5-17 years old are living with a chronic condition such as ADHD, autism, asthma and prediabetes.

1 in 15 U.S. Adults Have Witnessed a Mass Shooting, New Study Finds

A new study finds about 7% of U.S. adults have been at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured during one.

Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds

People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.