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Climate Anxiety Is Real and It’s Impacting Both Kids and Adults Climate Anxiety Is Real and It’s Impacting Both Kids and Adults

Dr. Christopher Lemon from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine offers parents advice on how to help kids who are feeling anxious about climate change, the environment, and their health.
Depression and Anxiety Do Not Raise Overall Cancer Risk, Study Finds Depression and Anxiety Do Not Raise Overall Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Researchers find no link between depression, anxiety, and most types of cancer, including breast, prostate, and colon cancers.
Are You Wondering if You Have Social Anxiety? Here are the Signs and Treatments Are You Wondering if You Have Social Anxiety? Here are the Signs and Treatments

Social anxiety has many signs and symptoms, but sometimes can be tricky to spot. Here is more on what signs to consider when diagnosing and exploring treatment options.
Too Much Screen Time Linked to Adolescent Brain Changes and Increased Depression and Anxiety in New Study Too Much Screen Time Linked to Adolescent Brain Changes and Increased Depression and Anxiety in New Study

MRI scans show structural changes in the brains of adolescents who spend greater amounts of time on cell phones, video games. TVs and other screens. Researchers say these changes were associated with increased depression and anxiety.
Vaping Nicotine or THC Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens Vaping Nicotine or THC Linked to Higher Anxiety in Teens

A new study finds teens and young adults who vape experience more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Suicide Rates Have Risen Steadily for Black Girls and Women

Suicide rates for Black women and girls ages 15 to 24 have more than doubled over the past two decades, a new report finds.

“Suicides are rapidly increasingly among young, Black females in the U.S.,” said study first author Victoria Joseph, an analyst in the department of epidemiology at Columbia Mailman School of Pu...

Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially

Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults' blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional reputation.

People are less likely to want to be friends, have close contact or post a pic on social media with a person who has severe acne, researchers found.

“Our findings show that stigmatizing attitudes about...

Trim Your Holiday Stress This Season: Experts Offer Tips

SATURDAY, Dec. 2, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The holidays are typically a happy whirlwind of gift-buying, house decorating, party planning and family gatherings, but all that work can also stress people out.

Luckily, experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center say there are things you can do to keep your stress levels under control and help make your holidays happy.

“Excess stress wea...

U.S. Gun Suicides Keep Rising; Now Make Up Half of All Suicides

The latest national data show that when it comes to suicide, Americans are increasingly resorting to firearms as their method of choice. 

An analysis by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that of the nearly 50,000 suicides recorded in the United States in 2022, more than half (27,000) involved a gun.  

Gun-related suicides have been on...

Holiday Travel Sends Stress Levels Sky High: Here's Tips to Cope

TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) —Traffic, crowds and unforeseen delays and disruptions can turn holiday travel from celebratory to chaos in a flash — especially if you're prone to anxiety.

Being aware of your triggers can help you be ready for any glitches that arise.

"Triggers might include uncertainty of traffic, flight delays, being in public places, or seeing friends...

Hate Driving Your Cat to the Vet? FDA Just Approved a Drug for That

If you belong to one of the 46 million American households with a cat, you already know how stressful a trip to the vet can be for your feline -- and you.

Rescue might be on the way: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new medicine to help calm cat anxiety.

The pill is called Bonqat, and it's designed "for the alleviation of acute anxiety and fear associated...

Teens With Multiple Concussions Face Higher Risk of Suicidal Thoughts

TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A year after suffering a concussion, teens, especially boys, are more likely than their peers to think about, plan and even attempt suicide, new research finds.

With more concussions, the risk grows. 

Teen boys who reported two or more concussions in the past year were two times more likely to report a suicide attempt than those who h...

'Tis the Season to Be Stressed, New Poll Finds

The song says ‘tis the season to be jolly, but many Americans find it to be more the season of stress and worry, a new survey reports.

The strain of inflation and world affairs this year are adding to the other holiday-time stressors to create a toxic mental health cocktail, according to findings from Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.

Survey re...

U.S. Men Are Dying Much Earlier Than Women, as Death 'Gender Gap' Widens

The gap in life expectancy between American men and women is now the biggest it has been since the mid-1990s -- almost six years.

The pandemic and opioid overdoses are key factors in the gender difference in longevity, said researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

"There's been a lot of research int...

Depression Can Be a Killer for People With Diabetes

Many people with type 2 diabetes also struggle with depression, and this combination can lead to premature death, researchers say.

“More than 35 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 95 million have prediabetes, making diabetes one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.,” said study co-author

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  • November 7, 2023
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    • Ketamine's Antidepressant Benefit: Is It All in Your Head?

    The party drug ketamine has gotten a lot of notice for its potential to help people with severe and persistent depression who haven't responded to other treatments.

    But a new study has discovered the drug's effect may be in the heads of patients who take it.

    Researchers from Stanford Medicine administered either ketamine or a placebo to 40 patients with depression who were already g...

    Depression Rates Rising Among College Students, and Race Matters

    Many college kids are depressed and anxious, especially when they are a minority on campus or the first in their family to go to a university, a new study finds.

    These feelings may be particularly pronounced among minorities attending mostly white colleges, the researchers reported. In that setting, more than half of Black and Hispanic students reported feelings of mild depression and 17%...

    Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns

    Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests.

    In a preliminary study of 70 kids who played -- or used to play -- sports, researchers found that some had quit because they thought they didn't have the "right" body for the activity. And most got that idea from media images, including TikTok and Instagram post...

    A Doctor's Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care

    A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help.

    Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers University researchers have found.

    “Our findings suggest that provider communication is a key component to reducing uncertainty, and thus providers play a key role in helping to fa...

    Job Worries Are Keeping Americans Awake at Night: Survey

    Americans are losing sleep over worries about money, a new survey reveals.

    The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) polled about 2,000 U.S. adults, finding that 69% reported lost sleep due to concerns about job security and 75% were kept up with ...

    Running vs. Meds: Which Works Best to Beat Depression?

    Exercise has been dubbed "nature's antidepressant" by doctors for years, and now a new study confirms the notion.

    The finding follows a four-month look at the impact that running had on anxiety and depression when compared to a common antidepressant.

    SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) work by boosting levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that's a key player when it c...

    Largest-Ever Study of Suicide Genetics Gives Clues to Who's at Risk

    New research has discovered 12 gene variants that may be tied to an increased risk of attempting suicide.

    These genes also may have links with physical and mental health woes, including chronic pain, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), lung conditions and heart disease.

    The researchers hope this finding, published online Oct. 1 in the

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  • October 4, 2023
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    • Megan Thee Stallion Urges Fans to 'Check on Friends' for Mental Health

    Megan Thee Stallion is urging you to check on your friends.

    The rapper, whose offstage name is Megan Pete, is part of a new public service announcement called Seize the Awkward, a national campaign to encourage young people to talk to friends about mental health.

    “It's important that we regularly check in on our friends a...

    Emotional Issues Could Be Early Sign of MS

    A newer understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) suggests that psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression may emerge long before classic MS symptoms.

    “For a long time, it was thought that MS only really began clinically when a person experienced their first demyelinating event, such as in the form of vision problems,” said senior author

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  • September 27, 2023
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    • Nurses, Health Care Staff Face Higher Suicide Risks

    Nurses, health technicians and health care support workers face a higher risk of suicide than the general U.S. population does, an alarming new study shows.

    Researchers pointed out these workers have to perform stressful tasks while caring for ill patients and managing heavy workloads, with little control over patient outcomes.

    Not only that, but “health care workers' relationshi...

    Kids' ER Visits for Mental Health Crises Rise When School Term Begins

    While the start of the school year can give kids and teens the chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy school sports and activities, it can also trigger stressors that send many to the emergency room for mental health woes, a new report shows.

    Among children aged 5 to 17, emergency department visits for depression, suicidal thoughts, stress and substance abuse increased significantly i...

    Could Artificial Sweeteners in Processed Food Raise Depression Risk?

    Highly processed packaged foods and drinks may be quick, cheap and tasty, but new research suggests they're also likely to up your risk for depression.

    Among big consumers of ultra-processed foods, depression risk may rise by as much as 50%, the new study found, particularly when those foods are artificially sweetened.

    “Given what we know about these foods and the important role o...

    Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans

    Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental health care, a new study shows.

    The counties examined in the study were more likely to be in rural areas, have higher unemployment rates, and have populations that were more likely to be uninsured and lack a bachelor's degree. W...

    Job Frustrations Can Really Be a Heartbreaker for Men

    A job that's demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man's heart health, a large new study suggests.

    The study, of nearly 6,500 white-collar workers, found that men who habitually felt stressed on the job had up to double the risk of developing heart disease as their peers who ...

    7 Lifestyle Factors Help Keep Depression at Bay

    A healthy lifestyle -- especially getting enough sleep -- may offer substantial protection against depression, new research suggests.

    The study, of more than 287,000 British adults, found that several lifestyle factors seemed to curb the risk of developing depression over the next nine years. Among them were eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, staying socially active, not smo...

    For the Young, Vaping & Chronic Stress Often Go Together

    Young people who vape are more likely to experience chronic stress, though it isn't clear whether it was the stress that brought on the vaping or the vaping that caused the stress, investigators say.

    “Research is starting to show how vaping affects young people's physical and mental health," said

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  • September 12, 2023
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    • Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?

    As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is raising the question of whether that pollution is contributing to suicides in rural America.

    Researchers found a correlation between air pollution from "drifting" wildfire smoke and a rise in U.S. counties' suicide rates. The connection was not seen ev...

    Americans Are Worried About AI in the Workplace: Poll

    Could an algorithm take your job someday? Concerns about artificial intelligence, or AI, are plaguing U.S. workers, according to a new American Psychological Association poll.

    Some workers are uncomfortable with the way their employers are tracking them, while others worry that AI will make their jobs obsolete.

    “Employers interested in investing in artificial intelligence systems...

    Fitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds

    Being fit doesn't just help your body -- it also helps your mind, a new study reports.

    People in better physical condition appear to have less need for drugs to treat mood disorders, Norwegian researchers have found.

    “We find that people who are in better shape fill fewer prescriptions for anxiety and depression medications,” said senior author

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  • September 6, 2023
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    • Anxious Driver? There Are Ways to Ease Your Stress

    It's not unusual to experience driving anxiety. Living in cities with heavy traffic, five-lane highways and little public transportation can make it even harder.

    A psychologist offers some suggestions for easing those fears.

    “One of the biggest challenges centers around anxiety related to the trigger, and that can be exacerbated by a variety of things like weather, traffic or con...

    More Stress, Higher Odds for A-Fib in Women After Menopause

    Postmenopausal women who are stressed, depressed or have trouble sleeping may face an increased risk of a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests.

    The study, of nearly 84,000 women over the age of 50, found that certain psychological factors were linked to the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, or a-fib -- a heart arrhythmia that can cause serious problems over time.

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    Posting Online About Mental Health Could Harm Your Career: Study

    It's become more common for people to share mental health struggles on social media, but that decision could have a negative impact on future employment.

    Potential employers view job candidates differently if they talk about their personal mental health publicly, a new study finds.

    “People are often encouraged to discuss their mental health struggles on social media with the goal ...

    Suicides Among U.S. Veterans Jumped 10-Fold in Decades After 9/11

    Suicide has become an urgent issue among American military veterans, with rates increasing by more than 10 times in nearly two decades, a new study reveals.

    "Suicide rates for post-9/11 veterans have steadily increased over the last 15 years and at a much faster pace than the total U.S. population, and post-9/11 veterans with TBI [traumatic brain injuries] have a significantly higher suic...

    Americans' Spending on Mental Health Services Rose 53% Since Pandemic Began

    When the pandemic began, spending on mental health services skyrocketed and it continues to rise even as use of telehealth services leveled off.

    That's the key takeaway from a new study published Aug. 25 in JAMA Health Forum.

    Some rule...

    Climate Change Is Stressing Out the Young, But Inspiring Some to Action

    Young people have high levels of distress about climate change, and a new study argues that their anguish could be key to fighting it.

    “People of all ages are being affected by the climate crisis. Young people in particular, though, will live through more of the unfolding hazards of the climate crisis than older generations,” said researcher

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  • August 23, 2023
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    • ERs Are Flooded With Kids in Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Doctors' Groups Warn

    America's emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint report from three leading medical associations warns.

    This surge in pediatric mental health emergencies has overwhelmed ERs in the United States, says the joint paper from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American ...

    Suicide Rates Continue to Rise Among Americans

    The mental health crisis hitting Americans shows no sign of abating, with provisional numbers for 2022 showing suicides rose by another 2.6% last year.

    That follows on an overall 5% increase in suicides in 2021, noted officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which on Thursday released the

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  • August 10, 2023
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    • People With Autism Face Much Higher Risk for Self-Harm, Suicide

    People with autism are over three times more likely than their peers without the developmental disorder to experience self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, or death by suicide, new research shows.

    “In general, I think there needs to be more support for individuals with autism. And this shows that there are life-threatening consequences in terms of suicide and self-harm,” s...

    Stress, Depression Won't Raise Your Odds for Cancer: Study

    A large new study challenges the long-held idea that depression makes people more vulnerable to cancer, finding no association between the mental health condition and most types of cancer.

    The study, of more than 300,000 adults, found that neither depression nor chronic anxiety were linked to increased odds of developing cancer in the coming years. And when researchers looked at specific ...

    Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds

    The trauma and unhappy family dynamics of childhood may follow kids into old age, affecting both their mind and body, according to new research.

    “We looked at self-reported disability, as well as objectively measured physical and cognitive impairment, and learned that early-life stressful experiences can have ramifications all the way into older age,” said senior author

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  • August 4, 2023
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    • Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens

    So, your high schooler has been complaining of headaches. Should you worry?

    Maybe, claims new research that finds bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more frequent headaches in teens.

    “Headaches are a common problem for teenagers, but our study looked beyond the biological factors to also consider the psychological and social factors that are associated with headache...

    Over Half of People With Autoimmune Conditions Suffer Depression, Anxiety

    More than half of all patients with autoimmune diseases also suffer from depression and anxiety -- but most are never asked about their mental health, a new study finds.

    Surveying more than 1,800 patients, British researchers found more than half rarely or never reported their mental health symptoms to their doctor. This could mean the range of mental health and neurological symptoms is ...

    Stressed? Depressed? Mindfulness Training Could Offer Long-Term Relief

    The centuries-old practice of mindfulness is having a moment in present times, and a new study finds the therapy can improve mental health for at least six months.

    Analyzing the results of 13 prior studies, U.K. researchers concluded that in-person, teacher-led mindfulness courses were tied to reduced stress and anxiety.

    Mindfulness "was the seventh step of the Noble Eightfold...

    Screen All Adults Under Age 65 for Anxiety Disorders, Expert Panel Says

    For the first time ever, the nation's top panel of preventive health experts has recommended that doctors routinely screen all adult patients under 65 for anxiety disorder.

    Evidence now shows that anxiety screening can help those patients find peace of mind, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said in recommendations that were published online June 20 in the

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  • June 20, 2023
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    • Stress, Anxiety Plague Many Who Get Implanted Heart Devices

    New research finds that many of those who have received an implanted cardiac device to extend their life also have mood disorders, including anxiety, depression and PTSD.

    “Implantable cardioverter defibrillators [ICDs] are effective at extending patients' lives, but we need to make sure that's a good quality life,” said study author

    Are You Living in One of America's Most Depressed States?

    For the first time, researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have broken down statistics on depression among Americans, pinpointing which states the debilitating illness is most likely to strike.

    Adjusted for age, 18.5% of all American adults included in the new analysis said they'd been diagnosed with depression at least once in their lifetime.

    But in...

    Stress that Farm Families Face Affects Parents, Kids Alike

    While the challenges of farm work are well noted, the stressors affect not just the mental health of adults, but also their teenage children, according to new research.

    In results from the first year of a five-year study, researchers found that 60% of both adults and teens on U.S. farms met the criteria for at least mild depression. About 55% of the adults and 45% of the teenagers had sym...

    Nearly 15% of School-Age Children in U.S. Have Received Mental Health Treatment

    About one in every seven American kids aged 5 to 17 underwent some form of mental health treatment in 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available.

    So finds a new report from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which pegs the percentage of kids who got mental he...

    Men's Mental Health: Warning Signs & Where to Go for Help

    Men typically don't want to discuss mental health issues, much less get treatment for one.

    That's a problem, given how many males struggle with mental health problems: Six million American men suffer from depression every year, while 3 million struggle with anxiety disorder, according to Mental Health Amer...

    Loneliness Can Cut Survival After a Cancer Diagnosis: Study

    There's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.

    Now, new research suggests that cancer survivors who feel lonely may be more likely to die than survivors who have more social support.

    “Loneliness may be linked to worse survival following a cancer diagnosis through multiple mechan...

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