2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase

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2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Study finds women with depression face higher cardiovascular risk than men

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a de

Updated on: March 19,2024 14

Study finds women with depression face higher cardiovascular risk than men

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a de

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

by Public Library of ScienceAn animal-assisted activity (hug) performed by a participant. Credit: Yoo et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Spending quality time

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Study finds interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

by Public Library of ScienceAn animal-assisted activity (hug) performed by a participant. Credit: Yoo et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Spending quality time

Updated on:March 19,2024 10

AI-generated food images found to look tastier than real photos of food

by University of OxfordProportion of correct discrimination of AI-generated foods as a function of participants’ age (line) in Study 1A, with 95% CIs (shaded area). Credit:Food Quality and

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

AI-generated food images found to look tastier than real photos of food

by University of OxfordProportion of correct discrimination of AI-generated foods as a function of participants’ age (line) in Study 1A, with 95% CIs (shaded area). Credit:Food Quality and

Updated on:March 19,2024 11

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report

by University of WarwickPlot of the worry trend for each country against the average of the mean temperature in the three years prior to 2010, OECD. Credit: https://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Rev-

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Predicting loneliness through online digital footprints

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityTotal number of lonely participants per week. Credit:Electronics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/electronics12234821User data from Google, YouTube, and other onli

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

Predicting loneliness through online digital footprints

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityTotal number of lonely participants per week. Credit:Electronics(2023). DOI: 10.3390/electronics12234821User data from Google, YouTube, and other onli

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

by Barbara OrtutayIn this March 13, 2019, file photo Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps are are displayed on an iPhone in New York. A group of 40 state attorneys general sent a letter to Instagram

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds

by Barbara OrtutayIn this March 13, 2019, file photo Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps are are displayed on an iPhone in New York. A group of 40 state attorneys general sent a letter to Instagram

Updated on:March 19,2024 11

When it comes to ketamine, Meta's posting policy is no party to decipher

by Darius Tahir, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople keep talking about ketamine. The drug has become a favorite of celebrities, billionaires, and ordinary patients, many of whom v

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

When it comes to ketamine, Meta's posting policy is no party to decipher

by Darius Tahir, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople keep talking about ketamine. The drug has become a favorite of celebrities, billionaires, and ordinary patients, many of whom v

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

MRI may predict who'll respond best to schizophrenia treatment

by Carole Tanzer MillerSpecialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistantschizophrenia, Dutch researchers report.The scan—called

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

MRI may predict who'll respond best to schizophrenia treatment

by Carole Tanzer MillerSpecialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistantschizophrenia, Dutch researchers report.The scan—called

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Being in therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic prevented anxiety uptick during its peak, research finds

by McLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented exposure to stressors driven by fears of a novel and deadly disease, intense uncertaint

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

Being in therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic prevented anxiety uptick during its peak, research finds

by McLean HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented exposure to stressors driven by fears of a novel and deadly disease, intense uncertaint

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

Survey finds many US health care workers face harassment, burnout

by Dennis ThompsonHealth workers are experiencing ever-increasing levels of harassment and burnout in the wake of the pandemic, a new federal survey has found.Reports of harassment on the job more tha

Updated on: March 15,2024 11

Survey finds many US health care workers face harassment, burnout

by Dennis ThompsonHealth workers are experiencing ever-increasing levels of harassment and burnout in the wake of the pandemic, a new federal survey has found.Reports of harassment on the job more tha

Updated on:March 15,2024 11

The concept of 'home' fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide

by Ashwini Sakthiakumaran,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany of us associate 'home' with feelings of stability, familiarity and comfort.But forchildren&nb

Updated on: March 13,2024 13

The concept of 'home' fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide

by Ashwini Sakthiakumaran,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany of us associate 'home' with feelings of stability, familiarity and comfort.But forchildren&nb

Updated on:March 13,2024 13