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Mental, Social Disturbances Increased for Children With Prior Concussion
MONDAY, April 29, 2024 – The rate of mental and social disturbances is higher for U.S. children with prior concussion or brain injury symptoms/diagnosis, according to a study published online April...
Medicare Warnings Stop Nursing Homes From Overusing Antipsychotic Meds
FRIDAY, April 25, 2024 – Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds. Letters sent to heavy...
A Stolen Dog Feels Like Losing a Child, Study Finds
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds. The findings support the idea that pets truly become family...
Nursing Home Staff Shortages Tied to More Inappropriate Antipsychotic Use
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Nursing homes with staffing shortages have higher inappropriate antipsychotic medication use, particularly among nursing homes in severely deprived neighborhoods, according...
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...
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – Prenatal opioid exposure seems not to be associated with a meaningful increase in the risk for neuropsychiatric disorders in offspring, according to a study published...
Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 – Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found....
'Dream It, Be It?' Study Finds Teens Who Focus on Life Goals Often Succeed
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – “Dream it, be it” might sound like a cliche, but a new study says there’s something to the notion. Teenagers who set ambitious goals for themselves tend to be more succe...
Atopic Dermatitis Negatively Impacts Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Atopic dermatitis (AD) negatively impacts patients’ mental health (MH), especially when a patient has severe AD, according to a study published online March 14 i...
Seven in 10 Experiencing Homelessness Have a Mental Health Disorder
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – The majority of people experiencing homelessness have mental health disorders, according to a review published online April 17 in JAMA Psychiatry. Rebecca Barry, Ph.D., ...
Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these sites, a new study reveals. Nearly one...
Most Homeless Americans Are Battling Mental Illness
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Two-thirds of homeless people are experiencing some form of mental health disorder, a large, new review of data on the subject. The analysis found that men who are...
Green Space May Benefit Mental Health in Early Childhood
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Green space is associated with fewer internalizing symptoms in early childhood, according to a study published online April 10 in JAMA Network Open. Nissa Towe-Goodman, ...
A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Want to feel happier? Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says. Environments with plentiful natural features – trees, birds, plants and...
Caring for Child With Cancer Increases Mental Health Care Utilization for Parents
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 – Privately insured parents caring for a child with cancer have a higher likelihood of utilizing mental health (MH) care than other parents, according to a study published...
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