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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%...
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...
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...
Extreme Heat Taxes the Brain, and Some Face Higher Risks
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 – With 2023 predicted to be the hottest year on record, a new study is pointing to another potential consequence of heat waves: faster declines in older adults' memory and...
Climate Change Is Stressing Out the Young, But Inspiring Some to Action
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – Young people have high levels of distress about climate change, and a new study argues that their anguish could be key to fighting it. “People of all ages are being a...
Tardive Dyskinesia Has Considerable Impact on Multiple Domains
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – Tardive dyskinesia (TD) has a considerable impact on physical, psychological, social, and professional lives, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the...
ERs Are Flooded With Kids in Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Doctors' Groups Warn
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 – America’s emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint r...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Outcomes One Year After Bariatric Surgery
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 – Telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (tele-CBT) delivered one year after bariatric surgery is associated with improvements in disordered eating and psychological...
Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 – The trauma and unhappy family dynamics of childhood may follow kids into old age, affecting both their mind and body, according to new research. “We looked at self-reported d...
More Typos: Workers' Mistakes Rise on Fridays, Study Shows
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 – Workers may sense it intuitively but their mouse clicks prove it: Friday afternoon is the least productive time of the work week. It's also when workers make the most typos. A...
Lead Exposure in Utero or in Childhood Tied to Higher Risk for Criminal Behavior
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – There is a higher risk for criminal behavior in adulthood when an individual is exposed to lead in utero or in the early years of childhood, according to a review published...
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...
Amid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 – While demand for prescription stimulants is surging, a shortage of the drugs persists, so federal officials have stepped in and asked drug companies to ramp up production...
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...
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