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Mortality Risk Up for Cancer Survivors With Elevated Loneliness
MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – Cancer survivors with elevated loneliness have a higher mortality risk, according to a study published online April 25 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer...
Relationship With Therapist Predicts Outcomes of Psychedelic Therapy
FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 – A strong relationship between the therapist and participant is associated with long-term outcomes of psychedelic-assisted therapy, according to a study published online March...
Economy, Election Spur Rising Anxiety Among Americans in 2024
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 – A looming presidential election, continued economic struggles and the threat of gun violence have a rising number of Americans more anxious this year compared to last, a new...
More Evidence Supports Psilocybin's Antidepressant Powers
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 – The active chemical in magic mushrooms could prove to be a powerful antidepressant, a new review finds. Psilocybin outperformed a variety of “control” treatments in easing sym...
Years Prior to Menopause Are Danger Zone for Depression
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Women approaching menopause appear to be at higher risk of depression, a new review indicates. Women in the transition period prior to menopause are 40% more likely to...
Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows. Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety...
When in Life Are Folks Most Lonely?
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – At what age does loneliness strike adults the hardest? A new review maps it out, finding that people are more lonely as young adults, grow less lonely as they approach...
Loneliness Can Shorten Lives of Cancer Survivors
FRIDAY, April 25, 2024 – Cancer survivors in the throes of loneliness are more likely to die compared to those with companionship, a new study finds. Further, people who are the most lonely are the...
Electroconvulsive Therapy Safe, Effective for Range of Serious Mental Illnesses
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for serious mental illness, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European...
There's an 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Anne Helms is one busy mom, constantly juggling the demands of working from home with parenting two young children. Despite that whirl of activity, Helms says she often...
Trying 'Magic Mushroom' Drug to Ease Depression? It Has Side Effects
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Many people with tough-to-treat depression may be trying psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, as an alternative to antidepressants. Thinking that it's a...
Taking Psilocybin for Depression? Relationship With Therapist Is Key
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Many people dogged by depression are turning to the psilocybin found in "magic mushrooms" to ease the condition, and often reporting success. Now, new research suggests...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 – Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is safe and shows short-term efficacy in reducing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults with suicidal behavior and autism...
Visual Impairment Linked to Increased Risk for Suicide
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – Visual impairment is associated with an increased risk for suicide, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online April 18 in JAMA Network Open. Chung...
Stigma, Shame Hit Many Gay Men Affected by Mpox Outbreak
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – A British study finds that beyond the physical pain and turmoil of an mpox diagnosis, many of the mostly gay and bisexual men infected during the 2022 outbreak faced stigma,...
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