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Too Much Screen Time Linked to Adolescent Brain Changes and Increased Depression and Anxiety in New Study

MRI scans show structural changes in the brains of adolescents who spend greater amounts of time on cell phones, video games. TVs and other screens. Researchers say these changes were associated with increased depression and anxiety.

Vaping Nicotine or THC Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens

A new study finds teens and young adults who vape experience more symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Meditation Works as Well as Medication for Anxiety, New Study Finds

Mindfulness meditation classes reduced anxiety symptoms as well as a popular drug used to treat anxiety disorders, researchers say.

Anxiety During Pregnancy May Lead to Early Delivery, New Study Finds

Women who experience pregnancy-related anxiety are more likely to give birth prematurely, researchers say.

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28 Mar
Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

Children with mental health problems are flooding America's hospitals.

A new study of 4.8 million pediatric hospitalizations between 2009 and 2019 found that the number of acute care hospitalizations for kids with mental health problems increased significantly. In 2019, ...

28 Mar
AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

People with irregular sleep patterns may face substantially higher odds of high blood pressure than those who stick to a schedule, even when they get the recommended amount of sleep each night, new research suggests.

The study, published Tuesday in the journal Hypertensi...

28 Mar
Do Sweat It: Could 'Body Odor Therapy' Ease Anxiety?

Do Sweat It: Could 'Body Odor Therapy' Ease Anxiety?

Could inhaling a deep whiff of another person’s sweat help ease crippling social anxiety?

Quite possibly, new Swedish research suggests.

The notion stems from a trial that involved just 48 women. All struggled with what’s known as social anxiety disorder — a...

28 Mar
Stress Might Mean Worse Sleep for Many Gay & Lesbian Youth

Stress Might Mean Worse Sleep for Many Gay & Lesbian Youth

In yet another sign of the stress that can haunt gay, lesbian and bisexual youth, a new study finds that compared with their straight peers, they are twice as likely to report trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

Depression and family conflict may be contributing to...

27 Mar
Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?

For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests.

The risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was prescribed and decreased by about half after kids s...

24 Mar
CBD for Anxiety: Can It Help?

CBD for Anxiety: Can It Help?

Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for the nerve-wracking condition.

You can buy CBD almost anywhere -- gas stations, spas, farmers markets and grocery stores. It comes in many forms -- from gummies t...

24 Mar
The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained

The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained

Endless worry, irritability and insomnia are all symptoms of a possible anxiety disorder.

Luckily, there are numerous anxiety medications that can help ease the condition.

24 Mar
COVID Pandemic Got More Americans Worried About Being Obese: Survey

COVID Pandemic Got More Americans Worried About Being Obese: Survey

Lots of folks gained their COVID weight during the housebound months of the pandemic, and now those extra pounds are weighing heavy on many, a new survey shows.

Nearly a third (29%) of just over 1,700 adults surveyed in December 2021 said COVID-19 made them more worried ...

23 Mar
Living Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure

Living Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure

That road noise outside your window could be wreaking havoc on your blood pressure.

A new study published March 22 in JACC: Advances found that the roaring engines, blaring horns and wailing sirens can themselves elevate high blood pressure (hypertension) risk, ...

21 Mar
The Most Common Anxiety Symptoms and How to Deal With Them

The Most Common Anxiety Symptoms and How to Deal With Them

Anxiety disorders are no small matter, but knowing which symptoms point to trouble may help you navigate your intense fears and worries.

First, you are not alone: Anxiety disorders are estimated to plague nearly 40 million people in the United States each year, according...

20 Mar
The Most Common Anxiety Disorders, Explained

The Most Common Anxiety Disorders, Explained

Sometimes an anxiety disorder feels like worry and ruminating about lots of little and big things.

Other times it’s focused on a specific phobia, such as a fear of flying or being in social situations. It can also be expressed as intense feelings about separation from...

20 Mar
Anxiety Attacks: Symptoms and Calming Techniques

Anxiety Attacks: Symptoms and Calming Techniques

Anxiety attacks can seem overwhelming when you’re in the middle of one, but with the right coping tools you can come out the other side.

What is an anxiety attack?

According to the

16 Mar
Have an Anxious Dog? Study Seeks Clues in Canine Brains

Have an Anxious Dog? Study Seeks Clues in Canine Brains

Like humans, some dogs suffer from anxiety. They might show fear or excitability toward strangers. Loud noises might result in "accidents." They may get destructive when you leave home.

The cause of their distress could lie in their brain make...

13 Mar
Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments

Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments

You may have heard of postpartum depression and “the baby blues,” but did you know that there’s another widely studied mental health condition called postpartum anxiety?

Dr. Erica New...

13 Mar
How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation Anxiety

How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation Anxiety

MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – For some children, it can be hard when mom or dad leave them at daycare, school or even just with the other parent.

It’s normal for small children to feel some separation anxi...

09 Mar
COVID's Toll on Mental Health May Have Been Exaggerated: Study

COVID's Toll on Mental Health May Have Been Exaggerated: Study

A new review of 137 studies from around the world has found that, despite dramatic stories about COVID-19’s impact on mental health, the psychological fallout from the pandemic has been less intense than thought.

“Mental health in COVID-19 is much more nuanced than p...

09 Mar
Poll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep

Poll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep

A new poll on sleep and mental health has found that more than 90% of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms.

In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep Foundation (NSF) focused this year on the impact of sleep on mental heal...

03 Mar
Social Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatments & More

Social Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatments & More

Have you ever been in a social situation where you felt nervous? Maybe starting a new job caused you to sweat a lot on your first day. Or going to a party where you didn’t know anyone gave you a nervous stomach.

These are normal feelings that most people experience at ...

02 Mar
Racism Brings Worse Heart Health for Black Women

Racism Brings Worse Heart Health for Black Women

Black women who are exposed to certain forms of racism may be more likely to develop heart disease, researchers say.

Specifically, Black women who said they faced discrimination in employment, housing and in their interactions with the police were 26% more likely to deve...

01 Mar
Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens

Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens

For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.

The study, of nearly 2,000 U.S. teenagers and young adults, found that those who vaped nicotine or marijuana were more likely t...

27 Feb
How to Recover From Burnout

How to Recover From Burnout

Work isn’t always easy, but sometimes it becomes almost unbearable.

You might experience a constellation of symptoms, including emotional exhaustion, a reduced sense of personal accomplishment and cynicism, which affects how you interact with others in the workplace.<...

27 Feb
Anxious, Depressed? These Tips to Self-Care May Help

Anxious, Depressed? These Tips to Self-Care May Help

A lot of people are dealing with anxiety, depression or just general unhappiness.

Worry, sadness, restlessness, irritability and trouble sleeping are just a few symptoms of

27 Feb
How to Deal With Depression

How to Deal With Depression

When depression hits, everyday activities like working, socializing, sleeping and even eating can become a daunting challenge.

George Mason University clinical psychologist James Maddux treats patien...

24 Feb
How to Deal With Anxiety

How to Deal With Anxiety

It’s natural for everyone to experience anxiety at different times in their lives. Maybe you’re worried about making a good first impression with your new partner’s family, and you become anxious in the days leading up to the meeting about what you’ll wear.

Bein...

23 Feb
Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image

Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image

All those images of beautiful-looking people on social media can deflate a young person's self-image, but there may be an easy fix: limiting time spent on TikTok, Instagram and th...

23 Feb
Parks, Rivers, Lakes: Nature's Great Stress Relievers

Parks, Rivers, Lakes: Nature's Great Stress Relievers

Living closer to outdoor spaces and natural water may be better for your mental health, researchers say.

A new study finds that close proximity to nature may reduce an older person’s risk for serious psychological distress. That distress can lead to mild impairment of ...

21 Feb
LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students' Mental Health

LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students' Mental Health

About 44% of U.S. middle and high schools have student-run clubs that shine a light on issues that touch the lives of LGBTQ+ students.

And new research<...

21 Feb
Even Mild COVID Might Change Your Brain

Even Mild COVID Might Change Your Brain

People who are experiencing anxiety and depression months after a mild case of COVID-19 may have changes affecting the structure and function of their brains, Brazilian researchers report.

“There is still much to learn about long COVID, which includes a wide range of h...

17 Feb
Sen. John Fetterman Enters Hospital for Treatment of Clinical Depression

Sen. John Fetterman Enters Hospital for Treatment of Clinical Depression

FRIDAY, Feb. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Sen. John Fetterman is being treated for clinical depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

“While John has experienced depression off and on th...

13 Feb
Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up

Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up

A growing number of U.S. kids are landing in hospital emergency rooms for a mental health crisis. Now a new study finds that many do not get follow-up care after they're discharged.

Experts said the findings, published Feb. 13 in the journal

13 Feb
Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

An alarming new survey shows that American teen girls are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk.

Schools may be the answer to improving what’s happening for young people, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

08 Feb
Americans Getting More Comfortable Talking Over Mental Health With Doctors

Americans Getting More Comfortable Talking Over Mental Health With Doctors

Primary care doctors are no longer just in the physical health business: Americans are increasingly turning to them for mental health care, too, a new study finds.

Looking at Americans' primary care visits between 2006 and 2018, researchers found a 50% increase in the pr...

03 Feb
When Schools Ask Students About Suicide, Those At Risk Get Help Sooner

When Schools Ask Students About Suicide, Those At Risk Get Help Sooner

Could asking teens a simple, but pointed, question about their mental health reveal whether they are at risk for suicide?

It might, new research suggests.

Since suicide is now the secon...

30 Jan
Fear of Public Spaces Is Common in People With Epilepsy

Fear of Public Spaces Is Common in People With Epilepsy

Many adults with epilepsy have agoraphobia, or a fear of public places, new research suggests.

That impacts quality of life and is something doctors should include in other screening that looks for anxiety or depression, the investigators said.

"We know that agora...

25 Jan
1 in 3 U.S. Public Health Workers Feels Threatened During Pandemic

1 in 3 U.S. Public Health Workers Feels Threatened During Pandemic

One-third of public health workers have endured threats, anger and aggression from the public during the pandemic, and that has come at a steep cost to their mental health, a new study finds.

“The negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers have been document...

20 Jan
Suicide Risk Rises When Cancer Strikes

Suicide Risk Rises When Cancer Strikes

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating.

Now, new research shows that patients diagnosed with cancer have a risk of suicide 26% higher than the general population.

A variety of factors contribute to the elevated risk, including geography, race and ethnicity, economic...

19 Jan
ADHD Tied to Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression

ADHD Tied to Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be an even bigger predictor of depression and anxiety in adulthood than autism is, a new study finds — highlighting the mental health side of the disorder.

It's known that kids and adults with ADHD often have co-exist...

18 Jan
Political News Takes Mental Toll, But Is Disengaging the Answer?

Political News Takes Mental Toll, But Is Disengaging the Answer?

In today's highly polarized political environment, is it possible to stay up-to-date with the news of the day without getting totally stressed out?

If not, is there a way to limit the emotional and physical fallout? Or is all that individual stress in service of a g...

13 Jan
Most Clergy Agree With Science on Treatment of Depression: Study

Most Clergy Agree With Science on Treatment of Depression: Study

Worries that clergy will urge depressed congregants to rely on prayer and not other mental health care appear to be unfounded.

A nationwide survey found that 90% of cle...

11 Jan
Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

When teenagers feel good about themselves and their lives, it may also do their hearts good in the long run, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that teenagers who generally felt happy, optimistic and loved went on to show better cardiovascular health in their 20s an...

09 Jan
Suicidal Service Members With Guns at Home Often Keep Feelings Secret: Study

Suicidal Service Members With Guns at Home Often Keep Feelings Secret: Study

Military service members who conceal their suicidal thoughts are also more likely to store their guns unsafely, a new study reveals.

“These findings highlight a real problem with our suicide prevention system,” said

05 Jan
3-Week Program Effective in Helping to Ease Combat-Linked PTSD

3-Week Program Effective in Helping to Ease Combat-Linked PTSD

A short but intensive approach to "talk therapy" can help many combat veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new clinical trial has found.

The study tes...

05 Jan
Good Parental Leave Gives Big Boost to Moms' Mental Health

Good Parental Leave Gives Big Boost to Moms' Mental Health

Generous parental leave policies at work can do wonders for a new mom's mental health.

This is among the key messages from a new review of 45 studies examining how parental leave policies affect mom and dad’s mental health and well-being.

Mothers working for...

04 Jan
Procrastinators May Delay All the Way to Worse Health

Procrastinators May Delay All the Way to Worse Health

College students who routinely cram at the last minute may not only see their grades suffer, but their health, too, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that of more than 3,500 college students they followed, those who scored high on a procrastination scale were more ...

27 Dec
Stress Can Help Bring on a Stroke, Study Shows

Stress Can Help Bring on a Stroke, Study Shows

Stress is rarely a good thing for your health, but new research warns that it significantly raises the risk of a stroke.

The study found that increased stress at home or work and recent stressful life events — like getting divorced or a major family conflict — were a...

23 Dec
Women's Depression Symptoms May  Differ by Race: Study

Women's Depression Symptoms May  Differ by Race: Study

Depression can be tricky to detect in some people, and Black women may exhibit different symptoms, leading to missed care, researchers say.

Black women report sleep disturbances, self-criticism and irritability more often than the stereotypical low mood, according to a n...

18 Dec
Final Exams Don't Have to Be High Stress for Your Teen

Final Exams Don't Have to Be High Stress for Your Teen

Final exams are stressful for students, but it is possible to ratchet down the pressure with some planning and self-compassion.

A psychologist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers a few suggestions for helping teens manage the pressure.

Start with the...

16 Dec
Holidays Got You Stressed? Try These Calming Tips

Holidays Got You Stressed? Try These Calming Tips

This season of celebrating also comes with lots of stress for many people.

But despite the long to-do list and mandatory get-togethers, it is possible to maintain a healthy mind, according to experts at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.

“Stress is an in...

15 Dec
Caring for Kids and Aging Parents: The 'Sandwich' Generation Is Under Strain

Caring for Kids and Aging Parents: The 'Sandwich' Generation Is Under Strain

Nearly one-quarter of all American adults who care for an elderly parent also care for a child at the same time, a new study reveals.

And when compared with those who only have a parent under their watch, members of the so-called “sandwich generation” — namely...

14 Dec
4 Genes May Raise Risk for Suicide

4 Genes May Raise Risk for Suicide

Scientists have pinpointed four genes that seem to play a part in how vulnerable you are to suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

"It's important to note that these genes do not predestine anyone to problems, but it's also important to understand that there could be heightened...

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