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Survey Shows Loneliness Haunts Over 1 in 5 People
THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 – Loneliness strikes more than a fifth of people worldwide, a new survey warns. In the Gallup survey published Wednesday, 23% of people said they felt lonely "a lot of the...
Social Anxiety Tied to Later Risk for Suicidal Ideation, Depression
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 – Baseline social anxiety symptoms are associated with two-year suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms, according to a study published online June 10 in JCPP Advances. Kenny ...
Better Sleep Might Bring Less Loneliness
MONDAY, June 3, 2024 – People who feel lonely and socially isolated might benefit from more sleep, especially if they’re a young adult, a new study suggests. Better sleep is associated with s...
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., ...
Pandemic's Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated. Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society. More than half...
Perceived Social Isolation Tied to Altered Brain Processing of Food Cues
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 – Social isolation is associated with altered brain processing of food cues in premenopausal women, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Network Open. Xiaobei ...
ED Visits for Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for Incident Anxiety Disorder
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – Emergency department visits for cannabis use are associated with an increased three-year risk for having an incident health care visit for an anxiety disorder, according to...
ED Visits for Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for Incident Anxiety Disorder
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – Emergency department visits for cannabis use are associated with an increased three-year risk for having an incident health care visit for an anxiety disorder, according to...
Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Just like adults, kids face daily stressors. Luckily, a new study suggests that teaching them creative thinking can help them manage it all. Researchers found that when...
Social Isolation Tied to Higher Risk for Nursing Home Entry
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Social isolation is a significant risk factor for nursing home use among older adults, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Mary Louise...
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