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New editorial reveals that burnout is a widespread reality in current NHS workforce

An editorial published by The BMJ today raises important concerns about the health and wellbeing of the NHS workforce after a parliamentary report found "burnout is a widespread reality in today's NHS."

24 Jun 2021

Poor workplace psychological health and safety can increase risk of depression symptoms

A year-long Australian population study has found that full time workers employed by organizations that fail to prioritize their employees' mental health have a threefold increased risk of being diagnosed with depression.

23 Jun 2021

Experts address workforce issues in long-term care

"Workforce issues are the most significant challenges facing the long-term care industry," states the opening editorial of a new special issue of The Gerontologist titled "Workforce Issues in Long-Term Care."

22 Jun 2021

Depression in youth may be a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment

Depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment.

21 Jun 2021

WHO estimates suicide as one of the leading causes of death

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to WHO's latest estimates, published today in "Suicide worldwide in 2019".

20 Jun 2021

Popular television shows can bolster teenagers' mental health

Popular television shows and movies can bolster teenagers' mental health and help them cope with bullying, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and depression when these issues are depicted with empathy and appropriate resources are provided, a report published by UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers shows.

26 May 2021

Survey shows health care workers face unsafe working conditions, experience fear

A new report summarizes the findings from a national survey of frontline health care workers during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that many reported unsafe working conditions and retaliation for voicing their concerns to employers.

26 May 2021

Study: Bullying is a greater risk factor than overweight for depressive symptoms in boys and girls

Depressive symptoms are more common in teenage girls than in their male peers. However, boys' mental health appears to be affected more if they suffer from obesity.

7 May 2021

Swedish study finds increased risk of workplace bullying for foreign-born people

The risk of being bullied at work is twice as high if you were born abroad. And if you come from a culture that is culturally dissimilar to Sweden's, the risk is even higher.

19 Mar 2021

Opioid use is linked with other forms of substance misuse, mental health problems

Opioid use has dramatically increased in the 21st century, especially among young adults. A new study from the University of Illinois provides insights on usage patterns among Illinois high school students to help inform prevention and treatment strategies.

19 Mar 2021

High obesity rates in Southern states magnify Covid threat

In January, as Mississippi health officials planned for their incoming shipments of covid-19 vaccine, they assessed the state's most vulnerable: health care workers, of course, and elderly people in nursing homes.

11 Mar 2021

Insufficient sleep can negatively affect teenagers' mental health

As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can negatively affect their mental health.

10 Feb 2021

Scientists publish guidelines for conversing with children about overweight, obesity

Parents, caregivers and health care professionals are increasingly concerned about childhood obesity. Compounding their concern are fears of inadvertently provoking disordered eating, such as unhelpful dieting, when discussing a child's weight status (i.e. normal weight, overweight or obese).

18 Dec 2020

Study offers hope to parents and kids who face real danger from peanut exposure

It's a peanut-filled world--or at least it can feel that way for kids with peanut allergies. But a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital gives hope to parents and kids who face real danger from exposure to peanuts.

3 Dec 2020

Self-harm among certain primary school-aged children prompts calls for intervention efforts

New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier.

1 Dec 2020

Poisoning exposures appear to be increasing in Australian schools

New research from the University of Sydney has found poisoning exposures in children and adolescents while at school are relatively common and appear to be increasing, highlighting the need for more robust prevention measures.

3 Nov 2020

Boys and girls who experience earlier puberty have increased risk of self-harm

Boys and girls who experience puberty earlier than their peers have an increased risk of self-harm in adolescence, a study funded by the National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre and published in the journal Epidemiology & Psychiatric Sciences today [Tuesday 6 October] has found.

6 Oct 2020

Racism is a “secondary contagion" that threatens Asian Americans

Many people are feeling anxious during these uncertain times as they navigate the risks associated with COVID-19 and experience the tension from physical distancing or isolation for what can seem like an eternity.

25 Sep 2020

Social media use is not a risk factor for depression among adolescents, study suggests

Contrary to popular wisdom, daily social media use is not a strong or consistent risk factor for depressive symptoms among adolescents, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health researchers. The results are published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

12 Aug 2020

Pediatric experts provide tips about transitioning back to school

Whether returning to a school building, online learning, or a hybrid school environment, it is normal for children and adolescents to have some stress or anxiety about going back to school.

29 Jul 2020