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Election Fears Are Keeping Americans Awake at Night, Survey Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2024
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If anxiety over this year’s presidential election is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone.
About 17% of all U.S. adults -- a striking 45 million A...
Half of U.S. Teens Stare at Screens More Than 4 Hours Per Day
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2024
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Half of young Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 spend at least four hours each day on their smartphones, computers or televisions, a new survey shows.
"As technology has become more integrated into teenagers’ lives, the time spent in front of screens has cont...
More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2024
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Anxiety is driving more children with potentially dangerous food allergies to seek out psychological care, a new study finds.
Focusing on one Ohio hospital, the researchers found a more than 50% jump in psychology referrals for kids with
Poll Finds Most Americans Stressed Over Election, Future of Nation
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2024
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Most Americans say they’re stressed out over the future of the United States and the presidential election, a new poll shows.
The Stress in America ...
Election Stressing You Out? An Expert Has Coping Tips
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2024
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Stress is flooding the nation as the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears its climax.
Most Young Americans Worry About Climate Change, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2024
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An overwhelming majority of teens and young adults are worried about how climate change will affect their future, a new survey has found.
About 85% of 16- to 25-year-olds are worried about the impact of climate change on people and the planet, according to the survey of ...
Are Stroke Survivors Getting Too Many Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2024
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Doctors might be overprescribing sedatives to stroke survivors, a new study warns.
About 5% of people are prescribed a benzodiazepine fo...
More Screen Time Tied to Mental Health Risks for Tweens
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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A study tracking almost 10,000 9- and 10-year olds for two years finds a link between time spent watching TV and other screens with a higher odds for ADHD and depression.
“Screen use may replace time spent engaging in physical activity, sleep, socializing in-p...
Were FDA's 'Black Box' Warnings on Antidepressants a Mistake? Youth Suicides Rose Afterwards
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2024
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"Black Box” warnings added to antidepressants might have contributed to an increase in suicide attempts and deaths among young people, ...
Trauma at Life's Beginning Can Mar Its End, Study Finds
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2024
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Whether abusive parents, drug addiction or gun violence are to blame, the fallout from childhood traumas can reverberate until a person's final days of life, new research shows.
"We found that early-life trauma in particular, especially physical abuse by parents, was str...
Food Allergies Spur Serious Anxiety in Most of Those Affected, Survey Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2024
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The large majority of people with food allergy, and the caregivers of kids with such allergies, say the condition has led to psychological distress, a new study finds.
However, only about 1 in every 5 such people have ever been assessed and counseled on their anxieties, ...
Restrictive State Laws Tied to Higher Suicide Risk for Trans Youth
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2024
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In a finding that illustrates the damage that laws targeting transgender people can cause, new research shows that trans and nonbinary youth in states with such laws are more likely to attempt suicide.
How much more likely? The study authors found the laws triggered up t...
Adding Routine 'Suicide Care' to Primary Care Could Save Lives
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2024
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More and more, primary care doctors routinely ask patients a question that may come as a surprise: Do you ever have suicidal thoughts?
Now, new research shows it's a simple intervention that can save lives.
When suicide care was made a routine part of primary care ...
U.S. Suicide Death Rate Is Rising Again
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2024
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U.S. suicide rates are ticking back upward again after a dip during the pandemic, new statistics show.
Suicide deaths per 100,000 people had fallen from 14.2 recorded in the pre-pandemic year of 2018 to 13.5 in 2020.
However, by 2022, the latest year for which sta...
988 Mental Health Crisis Calls Now Link to Caller Location, Not Area Code
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2024
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In a move that could mean more Americans in crisis get help and get it quickly, federal officials announced Tuesday that major cellphone carriers now have the technology to direct 988 callers to local mental health services based on their location instead of their area code.
Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that’s doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds.
Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from
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Partner's Adult ADHD Can Harm a Woman's Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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Having a husband or boyfriend with adult ADHD can harm a woman's mental stability, a new study suggests.
About 3 in 5 women (59%) with male partners with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had symptoms of
Workplace Stress Triggers: How to Spot Them, How to Cope
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2024
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SATURDAY, Sept. 21, 2024 (Healthday News) -- Workplace anxiety. Who hasn't experienced it?
However, if that anxiety is so strong that it hurts your performance or lingers for months, you might have a problem, one expert says.
Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows.
The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and
Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.
“Our findings suppor...
Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 17, 2024
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Deprivation, neglect and abuse during childhood can increase a person’s long-term risk of health problems, a new study warns.
“Stress is implicated in nine of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States today,” said senior researcher
Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2024
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It’s natural for a parent to want to protect their children and keep them from harm.
But sometimes this understandable desire crosses over into “helicopter parenting,” an overbearing need to be part of a child’s every decision and dilemma.
&...
Folks Who Cope, Adapt Do Well in Old Age: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2024
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People who can cope with challenges as they grow older are more likely to live longer, a new study shows.
Seniors with higher levels of mental resilience are 53% less likely to die within the next 10 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found.
Even ...
Depressed Adolescents Twice as Likely to Take Up Vaping
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2024
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A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping.
“In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and young people may be reaching for vapes as a coping mechanis...
U.S. Surgeon General Calls Parental Stress an Urgent Public Health Issue
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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Almost half of American parents surveyed say they face "overwhelming" levels of stress on a daily basis, and in an advisory issued on Wednesday U.S. Surgeon General
Noisy Neighborhoods Might Raise Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2024
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Your heart health before and after a heart attack might be influenced by how loud your neighborhood is, new research suggests.
One study found that people under 50 were more prone to heart attack if they lived in a noisy area, while another study showed the prognosis for...
State Laws Strongly Affect Mental Health of Trans People, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- There's a strong association between a state's policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a new study shows.
"Trans individuals who were worried about having their r...
Vaccination Could Shield Against Mental Issues Following Severe COVID
- August 22, 2024
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People stricken with a severe case of COVID-19 have a higher risk of mental illness in the year following their infection, a new study warns.
However, vaccination appears to ward off these effects on mental health, researchers reported Aug. 21 in the journal
Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds.
Female doctors hav...
Therapeutic App Might Ease Anxiety in Young Adults
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2024
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It's not a replacement for actual psychotherapy, but a newly designed app could help young adults with mental health issues lower their anxiety, researchers report.
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Work Stress May Help Bring on A-Fib
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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Low-paid employees under crushing work stress have a nearly doubled risk of developing a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds.
White-collar workers with high-stress, low-reward jobs have a 97% increased risk of developing
Workplace Mistreatment Takes Tougher Mental Toll on Black Employees
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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Black employees in a toxic workplace are more susceptible to depression and sleep loss than whites are, according to new research.
Black workers being mistreated by emp...
How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2024
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As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm it can also wreak havoc with your mental health.
Sizzling temperatures can make anyone irritable, but it can be far worse for some, especially those with...
Fewer U.S. Teen Girls Are Reporting 'Persistent Sadness'
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government data shows.
In the latest biennial poll of over 20...
Fear of Falls, Injuries Can Plague Motorized Wheelchair Users
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Head Injuries Common Among Police Officers, With Links to Mental Health Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2024
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Three out of four police officers have experienced at least one concussion, increasing their risk of mental health issues, a new s...
Depression May Lower Breast Cancer Survival
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2024
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Depression can lower a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, a new study reports.
Women with breast cancer and depression are more than three times as like...
PTSD of Mass Shootings Can Haunt Community Members for Years
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2024
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Mass shootings and other traumatic events hit community members hard, with those closest to the incident often experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years later, new research shows.
"Outcomes of mass violence incidents in communities extend beyond...
Mental Health Risks Rise in Months After Heart Attack
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2024
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Hospitalization for a heart-related emergency can have profound effects on a person’s mental health, a new study finds.
People hospitalized for heart at...
Are Celebrity Suicides 'Contagious' Among Regular Folk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
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Celebrity suicides seem to be contagious, prompting everyday folks to consider the same, a new study suggests.
The 2014 suicide death of comedian Robin Williams caused a thousand-fold increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts, reflected in a spike in calls to what was th...
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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In findings that suggest more young Americans struggling with mental health issues are getting the help they need, a new poll shows that nearly a third of American adolescents and teens received some sort of mental health treatment in 2023.
That translates to over 8 mill...
Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2024
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The kids are not alright.
New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died by suicide, with the sharpest increase seen among girls.
Suicide has now become the fifth leading cause of death among both male and fem...
Most U.S. Youth Who Die by Suicide Don't Have Diagnosed Mental Health Issue
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2024
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Three out of five young people who die by suicide don’t have any prior mental health diagnosis, a new study finds.
People are missing the telltale signs that children, ...
Grief Can Truly Age People, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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Losing someone close to you can make you age faster, a new study finds.
People who lost a parent, partner, sibling or child showed signs of older biological age compared with those who hadn’t experienced such a loss, researchers reported July 29 in the journal
Risk of Mental Illness Rises for Kids Treated in ICUs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2024
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Youngsters so sick they’ve needed treatment in an ICU appear to bear the scars of that experience years later, a new study finds.
Children and teenagers treated in an intensive care unit have a significantly higher risk of developing a mental illness as they grow ...
Money Worries Keep Depressed Americans From Mental Health Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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Medical debt is significantly more common among people with a mood disorder, and these money woes can keep them from getting the help they need, a new study says.
Among people with depression or anxiety, those with medical debt were twice as likely to delay or forego
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Dogs Can Smell Your Stress and Make Choices Based on It
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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Dogs can sniff out whether a human is stressed or relaxed, new research suggests, and that sensory feedback appears to influence canine emotions and choices.
The dog doesn't even have to know the human well to interpret odor in this way, the British researchers noted.
Natural Medicine: Head Outside for Better Mental Health, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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Spending time in nature can provide a boost for people with mental illness, a new review finds.
Even as little as 10 minutes spent in a...
Altered Mealtimes Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Shift Workers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2024
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Folks need to have their meals at regular intervals or risk slipping into anxiety or depression, a new study of airline personnel has found.
Delaying breakfast or dinner appears to increase a person’s risk of developing a mood disorder, researchers report.
T...
Is Your Child With Type 1 Diabetes Facing 'Diabetes Distress'?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2024
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Children born with type 1 diabetes are much more likely to develop certain mental health issues than those without the condition, a new study warns.
Kids w...