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Loneliness worse than smoking, alcoholism, obesity: Study suggests primary care clinicians can offer solutions

Loneliness worse than smoking, alcoholism, obesity: Study suggests primary care clinicians can offer solutions

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLoneliness is a significant biopsychosocial stressor with a mortality risk comparable to smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day and more ha

Loneliness worse than smoking, alcoholism, obesity: Study suggests primary care clinicians can offer solutions

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLoneliness is a significant biopsychosocial stressor with a mortality risk comparable to smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day and more ha
The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinicians treating patients who live with or survive serious diseases such as cancer are familiar with the concept of fear of illness rec

The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinicians treating patients who live with or survive serious diseases such as cancer are familiar with the concept of fear of illness rec
High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences

High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely linked to a person's mental and physical health and is often accompanied by

High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely linked to a person's mental and physical health and is often accompanied by
Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental illness is a major public health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20% of U.S.

Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental illness is a major public health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20% of U.S.
First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale

First-ever study of the psychological impact of war on autistic children

byHebrew University of JerusalemCorrelation matrix of study variables. **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001. CATS, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen; DASS-21, The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale
How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the connection

How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the connection

by Taylor Blatchford, South Florida Sun SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking air quality and staying indoors when smoke inundates the Seattle area has become second nature during Washingt

How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the connection

by Taylor Blatchford, South Florida Sun SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking air quality and staying indoors when smoke inundates the Seattle area has become second nature during Washingt
Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b

Skiers had lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityThe race: Vasaloppet. Credit: Lund UniversityHalf as many diagnosed with depression, a delayed manifestation of Parkinson's, a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia—b
Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr
Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength, neural synchronization study suggests

Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength, neural synchronization study suggests

by Public Library of ScienceSocial bonding enhances the information exchange and synchronizes brain activities between the group leader and followers. Credit: Jun Ni (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.o

Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength, neural synchronization study suggests

by Public Library of ScienceSocial bonding enhances the information exchange and synchronizes brain activities between the group leader and followers. Credit: Jun Ni (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.o
Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause
Treating anxiety, depression in people with heart disease reduced ER visits, hospitalizations

Treating anxiety, depression in people with heart disease reduced ER visits, hospitalizations

by Michelle Kirkwood,American Heart AssociationAtherosclerosis blockage forming graphic. Credit: American Heart AssociationTreating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehos

Treating anxiety, depression in people with heart disease reduced ER visits, hospitalizations

by Michelle Kirkwood,American Heart AssociationAtherosclerosis blockage forming graphic. Credit: American Heart AssociationTreating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehos
Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

by Angela Palermo, The Idaho StatesmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNampa OB-GYN Dr. Megan Kasper recently saw a young pregnant patient who, in her second trimester, was experiencing painful contr

Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

by Angela Palermo, The Idaho StatesmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNampa OB-GYN Dr. Megan Kasper recently saw a young pregnant patient who, in her second trimester, was experiencing painful contr