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Amsterdam's 'Psychiatric Ambulance' Could Be Advance For Those in Mental Health Crisis

FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – Ambulances meant for people having a mental health crisis could help folks get the care they need with less confrontation and friction, a new study says. People transported to...

Teen Smartphone Use Positively Tied to Mood

THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Adolescent smartphone use is positively associated with mood, according to a study published online May 29 in PLOS ONE. Matt Minich, Ph.D., and Megan Moreno, M.D., M.P.H., ...

PTSD, Anxiety Is Rising Among College Students

THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – America's college students seem to be more stressed than ever, with a new report finding a sharp rise in cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress...

Some Healthy Teens Are Given Cannabidiol for Health Reasons

THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – About 3 percent of healthy adolescents are given commercial cannabidiol (CBD) for health reasons, according to a study published online May 7 in Cannabis and Cannabinoid...

Kids in Noisy Neighborhoods More Prone to Anxiety

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Children exposed to traffic and other noise in their neighborhoods may be at higher risk for anxiety, researchers conclude, while air pollution could raise risks for other...

Early-Life Air, Noise Pollution Exposure Tied to Later Mental Health Issues

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Early-life air and noise pollution exposure are prospectively associated with three common mental health problems from adolescence to young adulthood, according to a study...

Weighted Blankets May Not Help Troubled Children Sleep

TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – Weighted blankets are trendy items, largely based on the idea that the pressure of a heavy blanket will help a person more easily slip into slumber. But they do little to...

Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It's Still Helping Them

MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – Does advising your teen sometimes feel like talking to the proverbial brick wall? Don't fret: New research shows that even when your preteen or teen gives your advice a flat...

Are You a 'Stress Bragger'? It's Probably Backfiring

MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – "Ugh, I'm so busy these days I can barely think straight. It's so crazy." No doubt some friend or coworker (maybe even yourself) has moaned about how stressed and overworked...

High Mediterranean Diet Adherence Tied to Fewer Anxiety, Stress Symptoms

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – Adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is inversely associated with the severity of anxiety and stress symptoms in older adults, according to a study recently published...

Mental Disorders May Be Transmitted Within Teen Peer Networks

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – Mental disorders may be transmitted within an adolescent peer network, according to a study published online May 22 in JAMA Psychiatry. Jussi Alho, Ph.D., from the University...

Want to Feel Less Lonely? Spend Money on Experiences, not Things

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Materialism could be fueling America’s epidemic of loneliness and isolation, a new study claims. People who spend their money on experiences tend to have stronger feelings o...

One in Six Teen Girls Showing Signs of Social Media Addiction

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – One in six girls in high school has possible social media addiction, which is tied to poorer mental well-being, according to a study published online May 21 in the Archives...

Parental Legal System Involvement Linked to Adverse Child Mental Health

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Parental legal system involvement may negatively impact child mental health, according to a study published online May 23 in Pediatrics. Lilian G. Bravo, Ph.D., R.N., from...

U-Shaped Link Detected Between Adolescent BMI and Mental Health

FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 – There is a U-shaped association between adolescent body mass index (BMI) and mental health, according to a study published online May 15 in JAMA Psychiatry. Shanquan Chen,...

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