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Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

by University of the Basque CountryAlexander Muela & Jon García. UPV/EHU. Credit: Nagore Iraola & Mitxi. UPV/EHUA study of adolescents living in residential care in the Basque Country rev

Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

by University of the Basque CountryAlexander Muela & Jon García. UPV/EHU. Credit: Nagore Iraola & Mitxi. UPV/EHUA study of adolescents living in residential care in the Basque Country rev
Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan
Study highlights long-term benefits of family-based care following institutional care

Study highlights long-term benefits of family-based care following institutional care

by American Psychiatric AssociationStandardized scores for children randomized to the foster care intervention and to care as usual across ages at assessment for each outcome domain and type of p

Study highlights long-term benefits of family-based care following institutional care

by American Psychiatric AssociationStandardized scores for children randomized to the foster care intervention and to care as usual across ages at assessment for each outcome domain and type of p
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—
Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

by Tanya Davison and Sunil Bhar,The ConversationCredit: Cochrane AustraliaWhile many people maintain positive emotional well-being as they age, around half of older Australians living in residen

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

by Tanya Davison and Sunil Bhar,The ConversationCredit: Cochrane AustraliaWhile many people maintain positive emotional well-being as they age, around half of older Australians living in residen
Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists

Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't re

Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't re
Study raises concerns about partner violence in queer relationships

Study raises concerns about partner violence in queer relationships

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen people think of a concussion or a traumatic brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV), they might picture peop

Study raises concerns about partner violence in queer relationships

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen people think of a concussion or a traumatic brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV), they might picture peop
Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, study finds

Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, study finds

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen are twice as likely as men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, but the factors contributing to this

Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, study finds

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen are twice as likely as men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, but the factors contributing to this
Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the

Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the
Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

by Elana GotkineProspective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy, according to a study&nbs

Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

by Elana GotkineProspective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy, according to a study&nbs
Study shows social workers in Sweden face elevated risk of mental disorders

Study shows social workers in Sweden face elevated risk of mental disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: PixabayArecent studyfrom the Institute of Environmental Medicine published in theJournal of Affective Disordersshows worrying trends in com

Study shows social workers in Sweden face elevated risk of mental disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: PixabayArecent studyfrom the Institute of Environmental Medicine published in theJournal of Affective Disordersshows worrying trends in com
Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

bySophia UniversityDistress-free life expectancy greatly improved over the years, but younger individuals gained more distress-free years than older adults. This disparity highlights the need fo

Beyond longevity: The critical role of mental health in Japan's well-being

bySophia UniversityDistress-free life expectancy greatly improved over the years, but younger individuals gained more distress-free years than older adults. This disparity highlights the need fo