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COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Teen Mental Health Crisis, New Study Finds
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing a spike in pediatric mental health emergencies and longer waits for psychiatric placements, researchers say.
Several Mental Illnesses Share Genetic Similarities, New Study Finds
Genetics may explain why more than half of people with mental illness have two or three conditions, researchers say.
Concussions Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems in Youth, Study Finds
After a concussion, children and teens are more likely to develop mental health issues, researchers say.
Gum Disease May Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease and Mental Illness, A New Study Finds
Patients with gum disease face an increased risk of developing chronic conditions, including heart failure, diabetes, depression and high blood pressure.
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.
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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...
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 ...
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...
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
Suicides Involving Guns Have Key Differences, Study Shows
- March 15, 2022
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People who die by suicide with a gun are challenging to assist beforehand, and different from those who kill themselves using other means, a new study finds.
"Those who died using a firearm were more likely to have disclosed their suicidal thoughts to other people in the...
Could Depression Make Dry Eye Worse?
- March 14, 2022
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When people have both chronic dry eye and depression, their eye symptoms may be worse, a new study finds.
Researchers said the exact nature of the link is not clear: Does depression affect the severity of
Odds for Mental Illness Rise in Kids After Concussion
- March 9, 2022
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Kids who've suffered a concussion are at heightened risk of mental health issues in the aftermath, a large new study suggests.
The researchers found that compared with their peers, children and teenagers with a past concussion were 39% more likely to be diagnosed with a ...
Heart Risks Double for People With Bipolar, Schizophrenia
- March 9, 2022
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People with serious mental illness have up to double the risk of heart disease, and should have their heart health monitored from a young age, a new study finds.
Specifically, those mental health issues are bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
Apps: They Help Manage Health Conditions, But Few Use Them, Poll Finds
- March 7, 2022
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Health and fitness apps are growing in popularity, but not among the people who might benefit most from them — seniors and people with chronic health conditions.
Nearly two out of three American adults are living with a chronic health problem like heart diseas...
Biden Plan Will Tackle Mental Health Crisis in America
- March 4, 2022
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President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to expand mental health and drug abuse treatment that would devote millions to suicide prevention, mental health services for youth and community clinics providing 24/7 crisis care.
Health insurers would also have to cover thr...
More Years Playing Hockey, Higher Odds for CTE Linked to Head Injury
- March 3, 2022
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Researchers already know that repeated hits to the head on the football field are linked to a degenerative brain disease, as seen in a number of retired NFL stars. Now, experts have turned their attention to ice hockey, another high-contact sport.
When studying whether t...
Mental Health Woes Can Rise in Year After COVID Recovery
- February 17, 2022
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COVID-19 can take a heavy toll on the body, but new research shows that patients are also 60% more likely to suffer lingering mental and emotional woes in the year following their infection.
These problems included anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, opioid use disor...
Breakup, Then Breakdown: Men Can Crumble Mentally When Romance Ends
- February 14, 2022
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There's some bad news for lovelorn men this Valentine's Day.
A new study has found that men are at an increased risk of mental illness after the breakdown of any romantic relationship. And, it found, stereotypes of masculinity may be partially to blame.
Researche...
Depression Levels High Among People With Spinal Cord Injuries
- February 11, 2022
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Adults with spinal cord injuries have a high risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health issues -- and chronic pain is a major factor, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed private insurance claims from more than 9,000 U.S. adults with a traumatic s...
1 in 3 Adults With COVID Develops Other Health Issues Later: Study
- February 10, 2022
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Nearly one-third of older COVID-19 survivors develop new health problems in the months after their infection, a new study finds.
Those conditions involve a number of major organs and systems, including the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver, as well as mental health problem...
As Winter Olympics Nears, America's Athletes May Be More Stressed Than Ever
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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With America's best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition and a pandemic.
One of those professionals is Dr. David B...
Conservatorships Keep the Homeless in Psychiatric Wards Too Long: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2022
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Homelessness is difficult enough, but when it's compounded by serious mental health issues the result can be an inability to function at even the most basic level.
Sometimes that leads to round-the-clock involuntary hospitalization, and when that happens a state-appointe...
Heat Waves Bring Health Crises to the Homeless
- Robert Preidt
- December 27, 2021
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Add heat waves to the many health threats facing homeless people.
Last year, the United States had 580,000 homeless people -- 28% of them in California, where seven in 10 live outdoors. That's nearly nine times more than in any other state.
"The same weather that m...
Americans' Stigma Against Depression May Finally Be Fading: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2021
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Americans may be dropping some of the stigma they once had toward depression, but attitudes toward other mental health conditions still seem stuck in the past, a new study shows.
The research, based on interviews with U.S. adults conducted over 22 years, found a mixed ba...
Psychiatric Disorders and Type 2 Diabetes Often Go Together
- Robert Preidt
- November 30, 2021
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According to new research, people with psychiatric disorders often have to deal with another trouble: Higher rates of type 2 diabetes than the general population.
"Increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes among individuals with a psychiatric disorder suggests that these c...
Singer Selena Gomez to Launch Mental Health Platform
- Robert Preidt
- November 23, 2021
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A new mental health media platform meant to connect people with educational resources and reduce the stigma around mental illness is planned by pop star Selena Gomez and her partners.
Wondermind is set to launch in February 2022 and will include mental health experts sha...
AHA News: Severe Mental Health Disorders May Increase Risk of Death in Men With Heart Failure
- American Heart Association News
- September 30, 2021
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Men with heart failure have worse long-term survival rates if they have severe depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, according to a new study that urges doctors to change the way they treat people with mental disorders.
Previous research shows people with these ...
The Bigger the City, the Lower the Depression Rates?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2021
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Americans living in big cities have relatively low rates of depression, despite the hustle and bustle -- or maybe because of it, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that compared with smaller U.S. cities, big urban hubs generally had lower rates of depressionamong re...
Severe COVID for People Under 45: Who's Most at Risk?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2021
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Young people aren't immune from severe COVID-19, and a new study warns that some are more at risk than others.
Folks under 45 have more than triple the risk for severe COVID-19 if they have cancer or heart disease, or blood, neurologic or endocrine disorders, according t...
Could Heavy Marijuana Use Be Driving Rise in Schizophrenia Cases?
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell
- July 27, 2021
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There's been a sharp rise in schizophrenia cases linked with marijuana use since the mid-1990s, a new Danish study finds.
Prior research has suggested that marijuana -- particularly very heavy use -- is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia. Although s...
Body's 'Signals' May Feel Different in People With Anorexia, Depression
- Robert Preidt
- June 24, 2021
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The brain interprets physical signals differently in people with depression, anorexia and some other mental health disorders, new research shows.
British scientists examined "interoception" -- the brain's ability to sense internal conditions in the body -- in 626 patient...
Many U.S. Mass Shooters Had Untreated Mental Illness: Study
- Robert Preidt
- June 15, 2021
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A new study finds that many mass shooters in America suffered from a mental illness that wasn't being treated when they committed their crime.
"Without losing sight of the larger perspective that most who are violent are not mentally ill, and most of the mentally ill are...
Other Health Woes Common When Meth Addiction Strikes
- Robert Preidt
- June 4, 2021
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Methamphetamine users are at increased risk for physical and mental health problems as well as other substance use disorders, new research shows.
Meth is an illegal and highly addictive stimulant drug that can harm organs such as the heart, lungs, liver and neurological ...
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka's 'Time Out' Highlights Common, Crippling Mental Health Issue
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2021
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On Tuesday, tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal from the French Open. The reason: An ongoing battle with depression and anxiety.
As the world's No. 2 woman's tennis player and a four-time Grand Slam tournament winner at the age of just 23, many fans may...
Massive Gene Study Probes Origins of Depression
- Robert Preidt
- May 28, 2021
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Researchers who pinpointed 178 gene variants linked to major depression say their findings could improve diagnosis and treatment of a disorder that affects 1 in 5 people.
The study draws on a huge database, analyzing the genetic and health records of 1.2 million people f...
Having OCD May Triple a Person's Odds for a Stroke
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 27, 2021
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Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder, a common mental health condition known as OCD, may have more than triple the risk of having a stroke, according to a new report from Taiwanese researchers.
As to why, the study authors aren't sure.
The investigators specu...
'Ghosts and Guardian Angels': New Insights Into Parkinson's Hallucinations
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2021
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Parkinson's disease is widely seen as a movement disorder, but it can cause an array of symptoms, including hallucinations. Now a new study has shed light on what is happening in the brain during those disturbances.
The study focused on Parkinson's patients who have so-c...
Breathing Dirty Air Could Raise a Child's Risk for Adult Mental Illness
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2021
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Kids exposed to air pollution may be at risk for mental illness in early adulthood, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that young adults in Britain who were exposed to higher levels of traffic-related air pollutants during their childhood and teen years were prone t...
1 in 3 COVID Survivors Struggle With Mental Health Issues Months Later
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- April 7, 2021
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Doctors are seeing such cases around the world: About a third of COVID-19 patients go on to develop "long-haul" neurological or psychiatric conditions months after being infected, new research shows.
The findings suggest a link between COVID-19 and a higher risk for late...
Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2021
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As if attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn't already tough on a child, new research suggests the condition might also raise the odds for a psychotic disorder later in life.
But parents should not panic.
"I would say that this finding should not
Mental Illness Not a Factor in Most Mass Shootings
- Robert Preidt
- February 25, 2021
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Contrary to what many believe, a new study finds that mental illness isn't a factor in most mass shootings or other types of mass murder.
"The findings from this potentially definitive study suggest that emphasis on serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or psycho...
Many Psych Meds Trigger Weight Gain, But New Research Points to Better Options
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2021
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Scientists may have uncovered the reason critical medications for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder cause weight gain and diabetes -- findings they hope will lead to better drugs.
The medications, known as antipsychotics, help control the hallucinations, delusions and c...
Mental Illness in Childhood Could Mean Worse Physical Health Decades Later
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- February 18, 2021
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As if suffering from a mental illness as a child isn't tough enough, new research suggests it could predict higher odds for physical ills in later life.
There was one silver lining to the findings, however.
Knowing that childhood mental illness is a factor, "you ca...
COVID Especially Deadly for People With Schizophrenia
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 28, 2021
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Schizophrenia is second only to age when it comes to risk factors for dying from COVID-19, new research suggests.
People with this mental illness are known to be at greater risk for contracting COVID-19, but the new study shows they are also more likely to die from this ...
Two Key Lifestyle Factors May Ward Off Depression
- Cara Murez
- November 16, 2020
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Less screen time and more sleep are critical for preventing depression, a new study suggests.
An international research team found that certain lifestyle choices may have a big impact on mood. That includes having a better-quality diet, getting more physical activity and...
Your Teachers May Have Been Key to Your Adult Mental Health
- Cara Murez
- November 2, 2020
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MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 (Health Day News) -- Great teachers can make a big difference in their students' long-term health, research shows.
Teenagers who had good, supportive relationships with their teachers became healthier adults, according to a new report.
"This re...
Tired, Anxious, Overweight: How Lockdowns May Have Harmed Your Health
- Dennis Thompson
- October 29, 2020
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You might be onto something if you suspect your mental and physical health declined during the COVID-19 lockdown earlier this year.
Stay-at-home orders appear to have had an overall bad effect on people's health around the world, a global survey shows.
People repor...
Got Election Anxiety? Experts Have Coping Tips
- Cara Murez
- October 28, 2020
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It may be no surprise that this year's presidential election is taking a toll on the mental health of Americans.
In a new Harris Poll survey, conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association, 68% of U.S. adults said the 2020 election is a significan...
Mental Health Issues Double the Odds of Dying With COVID-19, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson
- September 30, 2020
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People suffering from a psychiatric disorder could be more than twice as likely to die if they become infected with COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Folks diagnosed with any type of psychiatric problem -- anxiety or depression, dementia, psychosis -- were up to 2.3 ti...
Is Shock Therapy Making a Comeback Against Bipolar Disorder?
- Alan Mozes
- September 25, 2020
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Over the years electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) -- commonly known as "shock therapy" -- has gotten a bad rap.
But new research out of Italy suggests that reputation may be unwarranted. Investigators found that among bipolar patients who fail to respond to standard tre...
Severe Mental Illnesses Often Overlooked at Hospital Admission: Study
- Robert Preidt
- September 23, 2020
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Severe mental illness diagnoses often get missed in patients hospitalized for physical health problems, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 13,800 U.K. adults who were diagnosed with severe mental illness, including bipolar disorder and sc...
Lockdowns Tough on People With Eating Disorders: Survey
- Robert Preidt
- August 24, 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has brought significant challenges for people with eating disorders, a new study finds.
During the early stages of the pandemic lockdown in the United Kingdom, researchers at Northumbria University in Newcastle surveyed people who currently h...
Eating Disorders Cost Billions in the U.S.
- Robert Preidt
- August 21, 2020
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Eating disorders -- such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating disorder -- cost the U.S. economy nearly $65 billion in one recent year, a new report shows.
About 75% of that ($48.6 billion) was due to lost productivity, according to the researchers.
...
Narcissists Are Blind to Their Own Mistakes
- Robert Preidt
- August 11, 2020
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Narcissists don't learn from their mistakes because they don't acknowledge them, a new study shows.
When faced with a poor outcome due to their decisions, most people ask, "What should I have done differently to avoid this outcome?" But a narcissist says, "No one cou...