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No Change in Depression Seen in Children Across the Globe From 2004 to 2019
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – Depression in children younger than 13 years old is uncommon and did not increase substantially between 2004 and 2019, according to a review published online Aug. 28 in...
Antidepressants for Postpartum Depression Could Mean Better Mental Health for Kids, Too
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – If you are a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, taking antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also bear benefits for your...
Suicide Rates for U.S. Veterans Increased 10-Fold From 2006 to 2020
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – Suicide rates increased significantly more for U.S. veterans from 2006 to 2020 than for the U.S. adult population, according to a research letter published online Aug. 28...
Youth Reporting Discrimination Face Higher Risk for Subsequent Suicidal Ideation
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – Self-reported experiences of discrimination increase youth’s risk for suicidal ideation a year later, according to a study published online July 28 in The Journal of P...
Americans' Spending on Mental Health Services Rose 53% Since Pandemic Began
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – When the pandemic began, spending on mental health services skyrocketed and it continues to rise even as use of telehealth services leveled off. That's the key takeaway from...
Suicides Among U.S. Veterans Jumped 10-Fold in Decades After 9/11
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – Suicide has become an urgent issue among American military veterans, with rates increasing by more than 10 times in nearly two decades, a new study reveals. "Suicide rates...
2019 to 2022 Saw Increase in Mental Health Service Use, Spending
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – From 2019 to 2022, there was a considerable increase in mental health service utilization and spending, according to a research letter published online Aug. 25 in JAMA Health...
To Keep Depression at Bay, Fighting Negative Thoughts Is Key
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – Millions of Americans who experience major depression will suffer a relapse, but a new study suggests that learning to focus on the positive, rather than the negatives in...
Paternal Depression Linked to Depression in Offspring
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 – Paternal depression is associated with a higher risk for depression in offspring, according to a review published online Aug. 16 in JAMA Network Open. Berihun Dachew, Ph.D.,...
Think Your Job Is 'Socially Useless'? You're Not Alone
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 – Ever feel like your job is pointless? A big part of the population feels just that way — that the jobs they do matter little to society. And a Swiss study that delved into w...
People With Mental Disorders Less Likely to Complete CRC Screening
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – People with mental disorders are less likely to participate in colorectal cancer screening versus those without these disorders, according to a study published in the July...
Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – So, your high schooler has been complaining of headaches. Should you worry? Maybe, claims new research that finds bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more...
Prevalence of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Up for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – The prevalence of all self-reported neuropsychiatric symptoms is significantly higher in those with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) versus controls, according...
Summer Jobs Give Kids More Than a Paycheck
SATURDAY, July 29, 2023 – Summer jobs can give teens valuable life experience that help them transition to adulthood – not just a paycheck, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Benefits...
Your Teen & Social Media: Experts Offer Tips to Parents
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – When parents meet U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, one concern comes up time after time. "The most common question parents ask me is: 'Is social media safe for my...
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