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When Schools Give Kids Time in Nature, Anxiety and Behavior Issues Ease

A dose of green may be just what school kids with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues need, new research shows.

Canadian investigators found that a school program that let 10- to 12-year-olds spend a little time each week in nature paid dividends in improving kids' mental well-being.

"Nature-based programs may offer targeted benefits for children with higher levels of...

Telehealth Can Help Prevent Suicide in Those at High Risk

Therapy provided via telehealth can reduce a person’s risk of suicide, a new study reports.

Cognitive behavior therapy reduces suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts even if delivered for a short time via telehealth, according to results published Nov. 12 in the jouirnal JAMA Network Open.

Rates of Anxiety, Depression Rising Among Americans, Especially the Young

Rates of anxiety and depression among U.S. adults, especially younger folks, continues to rise, the latest federal data shows.

Nearly 1 in every 5 (18.2%) adults reported anxiety issues in 2022, up from 15.6% in 2019, reported Emily Terlizzi and

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  • November 7, 2024
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    • Winter's Onset Brings Mood Changes to Many Americans, Poll Finds

    Many Americans experience a “winter funk” as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.

    Two-fifths of Americans (41%) said their mood declines during the winter months, according to the APA's Healthy Minds Poll.

    Mi...

    History of Concussion Could Raise a New Mom's Odds for Mental Health Issues

    Women who’ve had concussions are more likely to suffer severe mental health problems following childbirth, a new study shows.

    A history of concussion increased a new mother’s risk of severe mental illness by 25%, after adjusting for...

    Election Fears Are Keeping Americans Awake at Night, Survey Shows

    If anxiety over this year’s presidential election is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone.

    About 17% of all U.S. adults -- a striking 45 million Americans -- say the election has negatively impacted their sleep, according to a

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  • October 31, 2024
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    • Half of U.S. Teens Stare at Screens More Than 4 Hours Per Day

    Half of young Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 spend at least four hours each day on their smartphones, computers or televisions, a new survey shows.

    "As technology has become more integrated into teenagers’ lives, the time spent in front of screens has continued to rise in the United States," noted a team of researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventio...

    More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care

    Anxiety is driving more children with potentially dangerous food allergies to seek out psychological care, a new study finds.

    Focusing on one Ohio hospital, the researchers found a more than 50% jump in psychology referrals for kids with food allergies between 2018 and 2023.

    “Our c...

    Poll Finds Most Americans Stressed Over Election, Future of Nation

    Most Americans say they’re stressed out over the future of the United States and the presidential election, a new poll shows.

    The Stress in America poll, conducted by the American Psychologica...

    Election Stressing You Out? An Expert Has Coping Tips

    Stress is flooding the nation as the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears its climax.

    This stress is only natural, but it can be managed, said Eric Storch, vice chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences with Baylor...

    Most Young Americans Worry About Climate Change, Survey Finds

    An overwhelming majority of teens and young adults are worried about how climate change will affect their future, a new survey has found.

    About 85% of 16- to 25-year-olds are worried about the impact of climate change on people and the planet, according to the survey of nearly 16,000 people from all 50 states.

    That includes nearly all who identify as Democrats (96%), as well as over...

    Are Stroke Survivors Getting Too Many Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium?

    Doctors might be overprescribing sedatives to stroke survivors, a new study warns.

    About 5% of people are prescribed a benzodiazepine following a stroke, to help calm anxiety and improve sleep, researchers found. Benzodiazepine meds include Valium, Ativan ...

    More Screen Time Tied to Mental Health Risks for Tweens

    A study tracking almost 10,000 9- and 10-year olds for two years finds a link between time spent watching TV and other screens with a higher odds for ADHD and depression.

    “Screen use may replace time spent engaging in physical activity, sleep, socializing in-person and other behaviors that reduce depression and anxiety,” reasoned study lead author

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  • October 9, 2024
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    • Were FDA's 'Black Box' Warnings on Antidepressants a Mistake? Youth Suicides Rose Afterwards

    "Black Box” warnings added to antidepressants might have contributed to an increase in suicide attempts and deaths among young people, a new evidence review claims.

    The warnings say that antidepressants might be associated with suicidal thoughts and...

    Trauma at Life's Beginning Can Mar Its End, Study Finds

    Whether abusive parents, drug addiction or gun violence are to blame, the fallout from childhood traumas can reverberate until a person's final days of life, new research shows.

    "We found that early-life trauma in particular, especially physical abuse by parents, was strongly related to end-of-life pain, loneliness and

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  • October 4, 2024
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    • Food Allergies Spur Serious Anxiety in Most of Those Affected, Survey Finds

    The large majority of people with food allergy, and the caregivers of kids with such allergies, say the condition has led to psychological distress, a new study finds.

    However, only about 1 in every 5 such people have ever been assessed and counseled on their anxieties, the same report also found.

    “Our research highlights a major unmet need for psychological support for food a...

    Restrictive State Laws Tied to Higher Suicide Risk for Trans Youth

    In a finding that illustrates the damage that laws targeting transgender people can cause, new research shows that trans and nonbinary youth in states with such laws are more likely to attempt suicide.

    How much more likely? The study authors found the laws triggered up to a 72% increase in suicide attempts in the past year.

    “This groundbreaking study offers robust and indisput...

    Adding Routine 'Suicide Care' to Primary Care Could Save Lives

    More and more, primary care doctors routinely ask patients a question that may come as a surprise: Do you ever have suicidal thoughts?

    Now, new research shows it's a simple intervention that can save lives.

    When suicide care was made a routine part of primary care visits at Kaiser Permanente clinics in Washington state, suicide attempts dropped 25% in the next 90 days, the study fou...

    U.S. Suicide Death Rate Is Rising Again

    U.S. suicide rates are ticking back upward again after a dip during the pandemic, new statistics show.

    Suicide deaths per 100,000 people had fallen from 14.2 recorded in the pre-pandemic year of 2018 to 13.5 in 2020.

    However, by 2022, the latest year for which statistics are available, the rate had climbed once more to 14.2 deaths per every 100,000 Americans, report researchers fro...

    988 Mental Health Crisis Calls Now Link to Caller Location, Not Area Code

    In a move that could mean more Americans in crisis get help and get it quickly, federal officials announced Tuesday that major cellphone carriers now have the technology to direct 988 callers to local mental health services based on their location instead of their area code.

    “The goal of 988 is to help people in a mental health or substance use crisis get 24/7 access to compassionat...

    Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk

    One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that’s doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds.

    Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from

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  • September 23, 2024
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    • Partner's Adult ADHD Can Harm a Woman's Mental Health

    Having a husband or boyfriend with adult ADHD can harm a woman's mental stability, a new study suggests.

    About 3 in 5 women (59%) with male partners with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had symptoms of depression, a rate on par with caregi...

    Workplace Stress Triggers: How to Spot Them, How to Cope

    SATURDAY, Sept. 21, 2024 (Healthday News) -- Workplace anxiety. Who hasn't experienced it?

    However, if that anxiety is so strong that it hurts your performance or lingers for months, you might have a problem, one expert says.

    Dr. Asim Shah, executive vice chair in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral S...

    Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too

    Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows.

     The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress among a small group of workers at two surgical and two i...

    Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke

    Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.

    “Our findings support a holistic approach to health care, where enhancing a person’s mental and emotional well-being is considered an ...

    Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime

    Deprivation, neglect and abuse during childhood can increase a person’s long-term risk of health problems, a new study warns.

    “Stress is implicated in nine of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States today,” said senior researcher Dr. George Slavich, director of the UCLA Laboratory for S...

    Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It

    It’s natural for a parent to want to protect their children and keep them from harm.

    But sometimes this understandable desire crosses over into “helicopter parenting,” an overbearing need to be part of a child’s every decision and dilemma.

    “A helicopter parent is often fueled by anxiety, and that anxiety can come in different flavors: anxiety for their ...

    Folks Who Cope, Adapt Do Well in Old Age: Study

    People who can cope with challenges as they grow older are more likely to live longer, a new study shows.

    Seniors with higher levels of mental resilience are 53% less likely to die within the next 10 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found.

    Even with chronic health problems or an unhealthy lifestyle, people with high mental resilience remained 46% and 38% less lik...

    Depressed Adolescents Twice as Likely to Take Up Vaping

    A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping.

    “In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and young people may be reaching for vapes as a coping mechanism," said study co-author

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  • September 3, 2024
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    • U.S. Surgeon General Calls Parental Stress an Urgent Public Health Issue

    Almost half of American parents surveyed say they face "overwhelming" levels of stress on a daily basis, and in an advisory issued on Wednesday U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called parental stress an urgent public health issue.

    Murthy...

    Noisy Neighborhoods Might Raise Heart Attack Risk

    Your heart health before and after a heart attack might be influenced by how loud your neighborhood is, new research suggests.

    One study found that people under 50 were more prone to heart attack if they lived in a noisy area, while another study showed the prognosis for heart attack survivors was worse if neighborhood noise was an issue.

    "These data provide some of the first insigh...

    State Laws Strongly Affect Mental Health of Trans People, Study Finds

    THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- There's a strong association between a state's policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a new study shows.

    "Trans individuals who were worried about having their rights taken away had significantly higher odds of experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms," the study authors repor...

    Vaccination Could Shield Against Mental Issues Following Severe COVID

    People stricken with a severe case of COVID-19 have a higher risk of mental illness in the year following their infection, a new study warns.

    However, vaccination appears to ward off these effects on mental health, researchers reported Aug. 21 in the journal

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    • Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide

    Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds.

    Female doctors have a 76% higher suicide risk than average folks, researchers found.

    Male doctors had about the same suicide risk as...

    Therapeutic App Might Ease Anxiety in Young Adults

    It's not a replacement for actual psychotherapy, but a newly designed app could help young adults with mental health issues lower their anxiety, researchers report.

    The app, dubbed Maya, "can be an accessible and impactful tool for those looking for support around anxiety. It is in...

    Work Stress May Help Bring on A-Fib

    Low-paid employees under crushing work stress have a nearly doubled risk of developing a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds.

    White-collar workers with high-stress, low-reward jobs have a 97% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, which increases a person’s risk of strok...

    Workplace Mistreatment Takes Tougher Mental Toll on Black Employees

    Black employees in a toxic workplace are more susceptible to depression and sleep loss than whites are, according to new research.

    Black workers being mistreated by employers got an estimated 100 fewer minutes of sleep per night than white workers or Black people not enduring mistreatmen...

    How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health

    As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm it can also wreak havoc with your mental health.

    Sizzling temperatures can make anyone irritable, but it can be far worse for some, especially those with mental health conditions, said Dr. Asim Shah, executive v...

    Fewer U.S. Teen Girls Are Reporting 'Persistent Sadness'

    There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government data shows.

    In the latest biennial poll of over 20,000 high school students nationwide, called the

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  • August 6, 2024
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    • Fear of Falls, Injuries Can Plague Motorized Wheelchair Users

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    Head Injuries Common Among Police Officers, With Links to Mental Health Issues

    Three out of four police officers have experienced at least one concussion, increasing their risk of mental health issues, a new study suggests.

    About 74% of Ohio law enforcement officers had suffered one or more head injuries during their life...

    Depression May Lower Breast Cancer Survival

    Depression can lower a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, a new study reports.

    Women with breast cancer and depression are more than three times as likely to die as women without either condition, researchers found.

    By comparison, breast cancer patients who arenâ...

    PTSD of Mass Shootings Can Haunt Community Members for Years

    Mass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new research shows.

    "Outcomes of mass violence incidents in communities extend beyond direct survivors, including persistent PTSD in many adults" who live in those communities, concluded a team led by

    Mental Health Risks Rise in Months After Heart Attack

    Hospitalization for a heart-related emergency can have profound effects on a person’s mental health, a new study finds.

    People hospitalized for heart attack, stroke or other heart-related illnesses were 83% more likely to be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder withi...

    Are Celebrity Suicides 'Contagious' Among Regular Folk?

    Celebrity suicides seem to be contagious, prompting everyday folks to consider the same, a new study suggests.

    The 2014 suicide death of comedian Robin Williams caused a thousand-fold increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts, reflected in a spike in calls to what was then the equivalent of the current

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  • August 1, 2024
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    • Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment

    In findings that suggest more young Americans struggling with mental health issues are getting the help they need, a new poll shows that nearly a third of American adolescents and teens received some sort of mental health treatment in 2023.

    That translates to over 8 million young people between the ages of 12 and 17 getting counseling, medication or another treatment, the

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  • July 31, 2024
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    • Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

    The kids are not alright.

    New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died by suicide, with the sharpest increase seen among girls.

    Suicide has now become the fifth leading cause of death among both male and female preteens, report a team led by ...

    Most U.S. Youth Who Die by Suicide Don't Have Diagnosed Mental Health Issue

    Three out of five young people who die by suicide don’t have any prior mental health diagnosis, a new study finds.

    People are missing the telltale signs that children, teens and young adults are troubled in ways that put them at risk for suicide, researchers said.

    “Our findin...

    Grief Can Truly Age People, Study Finds

    Losing someone close to you can make you age faster, a new study finds.

    People who lost a parent, partner, sibling or child showed signs of older biological age compared with those who hadn’t experienced such a loss, researchers reported July 29 in the journal JAMA Network Open.

    “Our study shows strong links between losing loved ones across the life course fro...

    Risk of Mental Illness Rises for Kids Treated in ICUs

    Youngsters so sick they’ve needed treatment in an ICU appear to bear the scars of that experience years later, a new study finds.

    Children and teenagers treated in an intensive care unit have a significantly higher risk of developing a mental illness as they grow up, researchers reported July 20 in the

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  • July 24, 2024
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