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7 Lifestyle Factors Help Keep Depression at Bay

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – A healthy lifestyle – especially getting enough sleep – may offer substantial protection against depression, new research suggests. The study, of more than 287,000...

For the Young, Vaping & Chronic Stress Often Go Together

TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 – Young people who vape are more likely to experience chronic stress, though it isn’t clear whether it was the stress that brought on the vaping or the vaping that caused the ...

Americans Are Worried About AI in the Workplace: Poll

MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – Could an algorithm take your job someday? Concerns about artificial intelligence, or AI, are plaguing U.S. workers, according to a new American Psychological Association...

Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?

MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is raising the question of whether...

Being in Good Shape Tied to Fewer Mental Health Rx

MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – Increased cardiorespiratory fitness may protect against the need for anxiolytic or antidepressant medication, according to a study published in the Oct. 15 issue of the...

Patients May Not Have Choice in Behavioral Health Visit Modality

FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – Many patients do not have a choice of whether they receive in-person or remote behavioral health care, according to a report published online Sept. 5 in Health Affairs....

Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds

FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – There's an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it's wrong. In an analysis of about 200...

ADHD Is Independent Risk Factor for Psychiatric Disorders

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an independent risk factor for certain psychiatric disorders, including anorexia nervosa and major depressive disorder,...

Survey Shows American Men Less Healthy Than They Believe

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Most American men think they’re leading a healthy lifestyle, possibly picturing themselves as a Hollywood leading man type. But their actual health habits are those of a s...

Fitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Being fit doesn’t just help your body – it also helps your mind, a new study reports. People in better physical condition appear to have less need for drugs to treat mood ...

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...

Smoking Increases Risk for Mental Illness

TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Smoking increases the risk for developing mental disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Lloyd Balbuena, from University...

Cannabis May Be Tied to Increased Risk for Psychiatric Outcomes

TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Cannabis should be avoided in adolescence and early adulthood and by people at risk for mental disorders, according to a review published online Aug. 30 in The BMJ. Marco...

Homesickness Is Common for College Freshmen. A Psychologist Offers Tips to Cope

SATURDAY, Sept. 2, 2023 – It can be hard for new college students, or those returning after summer break, to be away from home. Homesickness is a normal reaction. About 30% of all students and 70%...

Anxious Driver? There Are Ways to Ease Your Stress

SUNDAY, Sept. 3, 2023 – It’s not unusual to experience driving anxiety. Living in cities with heavy traffic, five-lane highways and little public transportation can make it even harder. A p...

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