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4 out of 10 People Who Need Mental Health Care Can’t Get It, New Survey Finds
A staggering number of people are having trouble finding providers to treat mental health or substance use issues, researchers say.
More than 40% of Adults with ADHD Report Excellent Mental Health, Study Finds
Two out of five adults with ADHD meet the criteria for excellent mental health, including being free of mental illness and feeling almost daily happiness, researchers say.
A Mentally Challenging Job Could Be Good for Your Health
Being mentally stimulated at work may help lower your risk of dementia, researchers say.
HealthDay Now: Insulin Access
As the American Diabetes Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, HealthDay spoke to to Dr. Robert Gabbay, chief scientific and medical officer of the group. Dr. Gabbay shared his thoughts on how to make insulin affordable and accessible to everyone who needs it.
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Poll Finds Many Diabetes Caregivers Exhausted, Lacking Support
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Diane Kondyra knows a lot about the hidden dangers of diabetes.
Both she and her husband have been diagnosed with the blood sugar disease, and her husband suffered one of its devastating complications in 2018 when he developed a staph infection that cost him part of...
Politics Big Factor in Folks' Decision to Get Boosters
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2022
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Who you voted for at the ballot box may have the most influence over whether you've gotten a COVID-19 booster shot.
Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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New research confirms the dangers of too much screen time for kids and teens: Those who play sports, take music lessons, or socialize with friends after school are happier and healthier than children who are glued to a screen during these hours.
Your Doctor's Gender, Race May Bias Your Treatment Outcome
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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Deep-rooted bias may affect the way white patients physically respond to medical care provided by physicians of differing race or gender.
Researchers assessed treatment reactions of nearly 200 white patients after they were randomly assigned to receive care from a male o...
Your Path to Riches Could Shape Your Attitude to the Poor
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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How sympathetic a rich person feels toward those of lesser means may be influenced by whether they were born rich or became rich during their lifetime.
And not in the way you might expect: New research found that those who started out poor were less likely to be sympath...
More Cyberbullying, More Suicidal Thoughts Among Teens: Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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Adolescents who experience cyberbullying are more likely to think about suicide, a new study shows.
Researchers found a link between being bullied online, through texts or on social media...
Postpartum Depression Can Hit Both Mom & Dad, Sometimes at Same Time
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Most people have heard that women can experience depression after the birth of a child.
But the condition is not limited to moms: New dads can experience depression in the months after their baby is born, by all accounts an enormous life change. This can even happen simu...
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...
Smells Like Friendship: Similar Body Odors May Draw Folks Together
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2022
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You and your best friend may have your noses to thank in helping bring you together, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that pairs of friends who'd just "clicked" upon meeting tended to smell more alike, compared to random pairs of strangers. What's more, a high-tec...
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...
Ageism Is Everywhere and Can Harm Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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In a cancel culture where there's zero tolerance for prejudice, at least one form of discrimination appears to be alive and well.
Ageism involves prejudice based on people's advancing age. It can be as overt as
How Grief Harms the Body After a Spouse's Death
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2022
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Heartache and heartbreak are apt terms for the intense grief caused by losing a spouse.
A new study says such a loss can lead to major health problems and even death, and the paper may help explain why that happens.
When faced with stressful situations, grieving sp...
High Hopes: Optimism Helps Women Live Longer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2022
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The key to a long life may be your attitude.
Researchers at Harvard studied the impact of optimism on women's lifespans, finding that optimism was associated with greater longevity, such as living past age 90.
Lead study author Hayami Koga, a PhD candidate at the H...
Americans Think They Eat Healthier Than They Really Do
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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Many people think they make healthy food choices, but they may be viewing their diet through rose-colored glasses.
That's the main finding of a new study that aimed to identify disconnects between how healthfully Americans think they eat and how they actually do.
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Why Getting Along in Preschool Is So Important
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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The expression "plays well with others" is often tossed around to describe people who are less likely to ruffle feathers, and new research shows these sandbox skills really matter.
It turns out that kids who play well with others in preschool are less likely to experienc...
For 911 Calls, Are Mental Health Specialists Often the Better Choice?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2022
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One American city's "radical" approach to handling low-level 911 calls -- sending mental health professionals rather than police -- may have taken a bite out of crime, a new study finds.
Brain Changes May Be Hallmark of Anorexia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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People with anorexia nervosa show significant shrinkage in three important areas of the brain, new research reveals.
The researchers said their ...
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...
Study Uncovers Strong Links Between Depression and Crohn's, Colitis
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2022
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New research points to a compelling interplay between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression.
'Mental Resilience' May Give Holocaust Survivors an Edge After Surgery
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2022
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Holocaust survivors have a lower risk of delirium after surgery than others their age, and a new study suggests it may owe to mental resilience developed in response to their horrific experiences.
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...
Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won't lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term, according to a new study.
Previous studies have shown that learning new skills, aerobic exercise and balance training could t...
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 ...
Folks Choose Healthier Foods When Around 'Outsiders'
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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Will it be a cheeseburger or a salad? What will they think of me?
A new study finds you're more likely to choose to eat healthy if you're with an "outsider" because you don't want them to have a poor opinion of you.
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...
COVID Rules Don't Apply: Narcissists Shun Masks, Vaccines
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2022
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Narcissists' belief that it's 'all about them' can make them less likely to wear a mask or get vaccinated during the pandemic, a new study shows.
Researchers analyzed data gathered from 1,100 U.S. adults in March 2021. They were asked about their mask use and vaccination...
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...
Science Doesn't Always Boost Sales, Study Finds
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2022
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Does science sell? Sometimes.
Using science to sell chocolate chip cookies and other yummy products is likely to backfire, a new study shows, but touting scientific research behind more practical, everyday items -- such as body wash -- can be an effective marketing strat...
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 ...
Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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Babies born to women who are stressed out during pregnancy may be more likely to experience social, emotional and learning problems as they grow up, new research sugges...
Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2022
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Mom's voice may be music to a young child's brain, but the teen brain prefers to change the station, a new study finds.
Past research using brain imaging has revealed how important a mother's voice is to younger children: The sound stimulates not only hearin...
Race, Income Can Be Roadblocks to Recovery From Depression
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2022
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If you're battling depression, the success of your treatment might be affected by your race, income, job status and education, a new study says.
"If you're going home to a wealthy neighborhood with highly educated parents or spouse, then you're arguably in a much better ...
Tough COVID Measures Were Tough on Mental Health
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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As the pandemic unfolded, nations adopted diverse methods to contain COVID-19. Some sought to eliminate the virus, targeting zero community transmission. Others tried to slow transmission through a mix of intermittent lockdowns, workplace, business and school closings, social ...
Fewer Adults With ADHD Have 'Excellent' Mental Health
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study.
Highway Death Toll Warning Signs May Cause More Crashes, Not Less
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2022
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Showing highway death tolls on roadside message boards in a bid to curb crashes may actually cause more accidents, a new study suggests.
In Long Run, Antidepressants Don't Improve Quality of Life: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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Millions of Americans take antidepressants to combat low moods. But a large, new study suggests that these medications over time may do little to improve overall quality of life.
"We found the change in health-related quality of life to be comparable or similar between p...
Brain Scans Spot When Psychosis, Depression Might Worsen
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2022
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The future of diagnosing and targeting treatments for serious mental health disorders may include MRI brain scans.
Researchers in the United Kingdom found that brain scans enabled them to identify which patients with major
More Than Half of Cancer Survivors Fear a Recurrence
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2022
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You've battled and beaten back a bout of cancer, so now you can take comfort in your victory, right?
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...
How the 'Magic Mushroom' Drug May Tweak the Brain to Ease Depression
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2022
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Psilocybin — the active component in "magic mushrooms" — may help rewire the brains of people with depression.
Psychedelics including psilocybin have shown promise in treating many mental health disorders in recent years, and a
Do You Really Need That Nose Job? Selfies Distort Facial Features, Study Shows
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2022
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With the advent of smartphones came the rise of selfies, shared daily by "like"-seeking millions across social media.
But a small new study suggests that, unlike photos taken with regular cameras, smartphone selfies distort facial features in a not-so-flattering way. And...
Science Reveals Secrets of 'Puppy Dog Eyes'
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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If you've ever wondered how your pooch flashes those "puppy dog eyes" that melt your heart, a new study may provide some answers.
The researchers identified certain muscle features that help dogs look so cute, and it suggests that thousands of years of selective breeding...
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
Body & Mind: Rehab Psychologists Help When Illness, Injuries Strike
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2022
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If you're recovering from a significant injury or illness, a rehabilitation therapist could be a big help in getting back to your normal daily life, according to experts.
"You don't get a manual that comes with your injury that tells you how to navigate returning to your...
Does Your City Park Make the '25 Happiest' List?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2022
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Taking a stroll through a city park can give your mood a significant boost, but parks in some cities provide a bigger benefit than those in others, researchers say.
In a n...