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1 in 3 College Freshman Develop Anxiety/Depression, Study Finds
About one-third of college freshmen have or will develop anxiety and/or depression, researchers say, but being involved in university life appears to lower the risk and help with recovery.
Adults with ADHD Face Higher Risk for Anxiety Disorder, Study Finds
Young adults with ADHD are four times more likely to develop generalized anxiety disorder sometime in their lives, researchers say
Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health, Studies Find
Sitting too much during the COVID-19 pandemic increased depression and anxiety in physically active people, researchers say.
Regular Exercise Can Lower Anxiety Risk by More than 60 Percent, Study Finds.
Staying physically active helps both men and women avoid anxiety, but exercise intensity may matter more for one gender.
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Pregnancy Can Be Anxious Time for Women With Epilepsy
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2022
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Pregnant women with epilepsy battle anxiety and depression more often than their peers who aren't pregnant or don't have epilepsy, a new study reveals.
"The good news is we did not find that pregnant women with epilepsy were any more likely to have episodes of
Too Few Psychiatric Beds: Psychiatrists' Group Takes Aim at Ongoing Crisis
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2022
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Amid a stark shortage of psychiatric beds that only worsened for millions suffering from mental illnesses during the pandemic, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is rolling out a new model that can help communities determine exactly how many beds they need.
Havi...
Veterans Often Reluctant to Admit Struggles With Sleep, Addictions
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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A new study of U.S. military veterans reveals they are more comfortable getting help for physical ills than for mental health issues.
"The majority of participants indicated they would be willing to seek treatment for both physical and mental health problems. However, th...
Unpaid Time Off Work Rose 50% During Pandemic
- By Sydney HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2022
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U.S. workers without paid leave lost out on an estimated $28 billion in wages during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
The ...
Fewer Smokers Tried to Quit During COVID Pandemic
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2022
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Fewer people tried to quit smoking as the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this continued for at least a year, according to a new U.S. study.
The American Cancer Society detailed pandemic smoking behavior in
Loneliness Can Be a Real Heartbreaker, Cardiac Experts Warn
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2022
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FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Social isolation and loneliness put people at a 30% higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death from either, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) warns.
The statement also highlights the lack of d...
Mental Health Issues Can Plague Families of Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2022
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FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Kids with type 1 diabetes and their closest relatives are more likely to experience mental health issues than people without the disease, Swedish researchers report.
“Many clinicians assume intuitively that diabetes in a child ...
There's Stress, and Then There's 'Good Stress'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2022
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A tight deadline at work. A tough exam at school. A big vacation that requires tons of planning. A home repair that’s gone awry.
Work Worries Keep Lots of Americans Awake Sunday Nights
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2022
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Don’t be afraid of Sunday night.
Good sleep habits can ward off the so-called “Sunday scaries” — the worry about returning to work on Monday morning that keeps many folks tossing and turning on Sunday night.
A recent American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM...
8/9 -- Study Casts Doubt on 'Chemical Imbalance' Theory of Depression
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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The notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain has become widespread among the general public.
But there’s actually no hard evidence that the brain chemical
Panting Pooches: When Summer Heat Is Too Much for Your Dog
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2022
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Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, but when the temperatures spike or the fireworks come out, it's time to make sure your furry best friend is having just as good a time as you are.
U.K. School Studies Find No Benefit of Mindfulness for Kids' Mental Health
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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As rates of teenage anxiety and depression climb in the United States, parents and teachers are rushing to solve the mental health crisis.
Some have proposed mindfulness training
Can Anxiety Disorders Pass From Parent to Child?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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From the ongoing pandemic and the monkeypox outbreak to the charged political landscape, New York City mom and entrepreneur Lyss Stern has been increasingly anxious.
Stern worries that she will pass all of this fretting down to her 8-year-old daughter, and a new study su...
Inflation Has Americans' Anxiety Levels Surging: Poll
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Nearly all Americans are worried about inflation as economic worries oust COVID-19 as the nation's top source of stress, a new poll reveals.
Nearly nine out of 10 Americans (...
How Childhood Abuse Can Haunt the Senior Years
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Poor mental and physical health among older adults may trace back to childhood abuse, a Canadian study suggests.
Muting Your Phone May Cause More Stress, Not Less
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Are you plagued by FOMO -- "fear of missing out"? Then silencing your smartphone may not be the stress-buster you think it is.
That's the takeaway from a new study that found many folks check their ph...
Youth Suicide Attempts Drop in U.S. States With Hate Crime Laws
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2022
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Hate crime laws that protect gay, lesbian and transgender people may have an unexpected benefit: fewer teen suicide attempts, among kids of all sexual orientations.
That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at what happened in U.S. states that enacted hate crime l...
Pets Help Their Humans De-Stress, Stay Fit: Survey
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2022
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While chronic stress is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke, most cat and dog owners say pets help them chill out and stay active.
A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief....
Obamacare May Have Helped Lower Suicide Rates
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2022
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Suicide rates are rising more slowly in states that have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a new study finds.
"Suicide is a public health problem, and our findings indicate th...
Stress Can Age, Weaken Your Immune System
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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Stress may take a huge toll on your health, weakening your immune system and opening the door to serious illness, a new study suggests.
Traumatic events, job strain, daily stressors and discrimination may all speed aging of the
The 988 Mental Health Hotline Is Coming. Is America Ready?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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The mental health equivalent of 911 is about to launch across the United States, but a new study finds that many communities may not be prepared for it.
Beginning July 16, a new 988 number will be available 24/7 for Americans dealing with a
4 in 10 U.S. Adults Who Need Mental Health Care Can't Get It: Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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There is a "staggering" gap between the number of Americans who need care for anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions and those who can actually get it, a new survey shows.
In all, 42% of U.S. adults who needed care in the previous 12 months did not get it...
COVID Might Raise Odds for Psychiatric Disorders Later: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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People who've been through a bout of COVID may be more vulnerable to mental health disorders in the months following their infection, a new study warns.
Researchers analyzed data on more than 46,000 people in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 and an equa...
Intentional Overdoses Rise Among U.S. Kids, Teens
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2022
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A growing number of U.S. kids are attempting suicide by medication overdose - with the biggest increase seen among preteens, a recent study shows.
Researchers found that between 2015 and 2020, there was a 27% increase in overdose suicide or attempted suicide among U.S. c...
Team Sports: Good for Kids' Minds, Too
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2022
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Kids who play team sports may win some mental health benefits, but the same may not hold true for those in solo sports, a large, new study suggests.
Pandemic Has U.S. Hospitals Overwhelmed With Teens in Mental Crisis
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation it imposed took a dramatic toll on kids' mental health, increasing the demand for services in an already overburdened system.
As a result, many kids found themselves being "boarded" in emergency departments as they awaited care, ac...
A Lover's Embrace May Calm Women More Than Men
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Is an upcoming final exam or big-time job interview stressing you out?
Hug your honey.
That's the takeaway from new research that showed how embracing your significant other can help calm women.
But sorry, guys, the same isn't true for you, according to the ...
Various Mental Illnesses Share Same Genes: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2022
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Many people who get a diagnosis for one mental illness may find they have additional psychiatric conditions, and new genetic research offers an explanation why.
A number of mental illnesses share genetic similarities, researchers found. This discovery helps explain why m...
Depression, Anxiety Hit Minorities Hardest During Pandemic
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2022
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Americans' rates of depression and anxiety spiked during the first year of the pandemic, but the increases were much more pronounced among Black, Hispanic and Asian people than among white people, new research shows.
From April 2020 to April 2021, the overall incidence o...
Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2022
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It's no secret that too much social media can be bad for one's mental health. Now, research suggests that taking even a brief break from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can ease symptoms of dep...
It's Getting Tougher to Find Spanish-Language Mental Health Services in U.S.
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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Mental health has become a hot topic during the pandemic, but some groups have been burdened by having too few services available even before the challenges of these past two years.
A new study found that while the Hispanic population in the United States grew by almost ...
Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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Witnessing violence between your parents is traumatic when it happens, but a new study finds that trauma can raise your risk of depression and other mental health problems.
The study inc...
Poor Sleep Linked to More Mood Disorders During Pandemic
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2022
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Having trouble getting your shut-eye during the COVID-19 pandemic?
You may be at increased risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
As Pandemic Continues, Advice for Parents on How to Manage Anxiety in Kids
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2022
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Anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic is common among young children, and parents may wonder how to quell those concerns.
An expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has some advice.
"Parents should have a clear idea of what their thoughts are about the virus...
When Pot Is Legal, Prescriptions for Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Drop: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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When people have legal access to marijuana, they're less likely to take certain prescription drugs, new research suggests.
U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal have seen large drops in the use of prescription drugs for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psych...
Mental Illness Linked to Higher Risk of Deadly Heart Issues
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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People with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other severe mental illnesses are at increased risk of death from heart problems, a large research review finds.
"Our systematic review and meta-analysis of over 100 studies has confirmed a strong association between severe...
Mental Health Issues Linked to Higher Risk of Breakthrough COVID Infections
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2022
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People with substance abuse disorders, depression and other mental health conditions may be at higher risk for COVID-19 -- even when they are fully vaccinated, new research suggests.
"Individuals with psychiatric disorders, and especially older adults with psychiatric di...
Your Personality May Safeguard Your Aging Brain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2022
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Certain personality traits may make older adults more or less vulnerable to waning memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly 2,000 older adults, found that those high on the "conscientious" scale - organized, self-disciplined and productive -...
Hospital Work During Pandemic Was Like a War Zone: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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Health care workers battling the pandemic may be suffering moral traumas at a rate similar to soldiers in a war zone, a new study suggests.
The pandemic has brought a stream of stories about overtaxed health care workers, facing repeated COVID surges, resource shortages ...
Gun Violence Wreaks Havoc on Lives of Survivors, Their Families
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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Gun violence can cause significant, long-lasting mental harm to survivors and their families, according to a new study.
In the year after their injury, survivors are at increased risk for pain, mental health and substance use disorders. Their family members also have hig...
Parents' Expectations Driving College Kids to Dangerous Perfectionism: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2022
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Kids today feel more pressured by their parents' high expectations, and that may be feeding a rise in
Many U.S. High School Kids Report Sadness, Stress, Abuse During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt and Dennis Thompson
- March 31, 2022
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If there's any doubt that America's teens have suffered mightily during the pandemic, a new government survey offers fresh proof of the pain restrictions from the coronavirus has inflicted on this vulnerable group.
Many high schoolers have experienced physical and emotio...
Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2022
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Your child's risk of harm from social media is higher at certain ages and it's different for girls and boys, researchers report.
To figure out how social media use affected "life satisfaction" among 10- to 21-year-olds, the investigators analyzed long-term data on 17,400...
Depression Raises Stroke Risk for Heart Attack Survivors
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2022
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Heart attack survivors with depression have an increased risk of stroke, and more research is needed to find out why, according to the authors of a new study.
Noisy Neighborhood? It Could Raise Your Odds for Heart Attack
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- Robert Preidt
- March 25, 2022
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Living in a noisy neighborhood may not only cost you sleep, it could also increase your odds for a heart attack, researchers say.
They concluded that 1 in 20 heart attacks in New Jersey were associated with noise from highways, trains and air traffic.
"When people ...
'Magic Mushroom' Therapy: Does It Interact With Other Medicines?
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- Robert Preidt
- March 25, 2022
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Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in "magic" mushrooms, is generating lots of interest as a potential treatment for a host of mental ills, but new research warns there is little data on how it might interact with more traditional psychiatric medications.
"There's a m...
Could the Party Drug Ecstasy Help Treat PTSD?
- March 22, 2022
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The party drug "ecstasy" might be the key to helping people heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new clinical trial results indicate.
In a small study, PTSD patients treated with a powerful combination of the psychedelic drug, also known as
Would Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting Help
- March 21, 2022
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Would you know if your teen was struggling with mental health issues?
Most parents say yes, but many also doubt their teen would tell them something was wrong, a new poll shows.
Specifically, nearly 95% of the parents surveyed said they were somewhat or very confi...
Medical Marijuana Rx Ups Odds for Overuse, With No Benefit to Health: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2022
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Using medical marijuana to treat pain, anxiety or depression may quickly lead to dependence, without relieving symptoms, a new study suggests.
Those most at risk for misusing medical ma...
U.S. Teachers Often Faced Harassment, Violence During Pandemic: Poll
- March 17, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on America's teachers, and nearly half of those recently surveyed said they're thinking about quitting their jobs or switching schools.