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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...
Extreme Heat Can Take Toll on People Battling Mental Health Issues
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – While the record-breaking heat the United States is experiencing this summer can stress people to their limits, it can be particularly hard to navigate for those with...
Neurodevelopmental Delay Seen in Offspring of Moms With Low Fiber Intake
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Lower maternal fiber intake during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental delay in offspring, according to a study published online July 27...
With New Proposed Rules, Biden Administration Pushes Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration is seeking new rules to push insurance companies to increase coverage of mental health treatment. The new...
With New Proposed Rules, Biden Administration Pushes Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration is seeking new rules to push insurance companies to increase coverage of mental health treatment. The new...
Paternal, Maternal Psychiatric History Each Tied to Higher Risk for Preterm Birth
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – Both paternal and maternal psychiatric history are associated with an increased risk for preterm birth (PTB), according to a study published online July 20 in PLOS Medicine....
Dad's Mental Illness Raises Risk of Premature Birth
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – It’s not only a mother’s mental health that is tied to the risk for preterm birth — the father’s matters, too. New research found that the risk of premature birth was higher f...
Bite Your Nails or Pick at Your Skin? A New Study Has a Solution for That
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 – If you just can't stop biting your nails, picking at your skin or pulling out a hank of hair, especially when you're stressed out, here's something to try that just might...
Pediatric Mental Health ED Visits Increased in Second Year of Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 – During the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatric mental health emergency department visits increased, especially among adolescent girls, according to a study...
Bipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 – People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research. Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external...
Child's Experience of Racial Discrimination Tied to Higher Risk for Obesity
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – Self-reported racial discrimination is a risk factor for adiposity in U.S. children and teens, according to a study published online July 11 in JAMA Network Open. Adolfo G....
Pets Don't Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 – It’s commonly thought that having a companion animal — be it a dog, cat or bird — is good for the owner’s mental health. A new study suggests that’s not so, at least for peopl...
Study Delivers More Evidence of a Mental Health Crisis Among Teens, Particularly Girls
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 – Depression, suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems sent record numbers of American kids, especially girls, to emergency rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once...
Psychiatrists Tough to Find for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 – U.S. seniors with mental health needs may not have much access to psychiatrists who could help them, new research shows. Despite an overall heightened demand for mental...
Expressing Yourself Creatively Gives Mental Health Boost, Poll Finds
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 – One way to get real peace of mind: Start doing something creative. Americans who engage in creative activities – from crafting to playing the piano to painting --- report...
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