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Pregnant and postpartum women at elevated risk of mental health problems during COVID-19 pandemic

Substantial proportions of pregnant and postpartum women scored high for symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness and post-traumatic stress in relation to COVID-19 in a survey carried out in May and June 2020, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Karestan Koenen and Archana Basu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US, and colleagues.

22 Apr 2021

Mental health disorders increased sharply among Americans during first 9 months of COVID-19 pandemic

Confirming anecdotal evidence that the spread of the coronavirus has strained Americans' mental health, Boston College researchers found reports of anxiety increased to 50 percent and depression to 44 percent by November, 2020 - rates six times higher than 2019 - according to a new report in the journal Translational Behavioral Medicine.

22 Apr 2021

Children exposed to intimate partner violence from infancy were twice as likely to have poor health

A new study has found up to half of all children with language difficulties and mental and physical health problems have been exposed to intimate partner violence, prompting calls for health and social care services to provide more effective identification and early intervention.

22 Apr 2021

Climate change may affect people's decisions about whether to have children

When deciding whether to have children, there are many factors to consider: finances, support systems, personal values. For a growing number of people, climate change is also being added to the list of considerations, says a University of Arizona researcher.

22 Apr 2021

Survey reveals elevated mental health problems among pregnant/postpartum women during COVID-19 pandemic

In a worldwide survey, pregnant and postpartum women reported high levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and post-traumatic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

21 Apr 2021

Listening to music can help older adults sleep better, finds study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music can help older adults sleep better.

21 Apr 2021

Study investigates the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among immunocompromised children

Children with weakened immune systems have not shown a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 infection despite commonly displaying symptoms, a new study suggests.

21 Apr 2021

Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement

A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement.

20 Apr 2021

MIND Institute study of anxiety in children with ASD has now expanded to offer online treatment

It's now easier than ever to take part in a study that includes treatment for anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the UC Davis MIND Institute's Autism Center of Excellence.

20 Apr 2021

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

A collaborative study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified clear strengths and a series of specific challenges autistic adolescents experience while learning to drive.

20 Apr 2021

Study illustrates the profound impact of postponing cardiovascular surgeries due to COVID-19

In March 2020, when the pandemic hit, everything slowed, including non-essential medical procedures such as elective surgeries, to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

19 Apr 2021

Light therapy offers a safe, cost-effective alternative for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

A lot about the human brain and its intricacies continue to remain a mystery. With the advancement of neurobiology, the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative diseases (ND) has been uncovered to a certain extent along with molecular targets around which current therapies revolve.

19 Apr 2021

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Pregnant and postpartum women at elevated risk of mental health problems during COVID-19 pandemic

Mental health disorders increased sharply among Americans during first 9 months of COVID-19 pandemic

Children exposed to intimate partner violence from infancy were twice as likely to have poor health

Climate change may affect people's decisions about whether to have children

Survey reveals elevated mental health problems among pregnant/postpartum women during COVID-19 pandemic

Listening to music can help older adults sleep better, finds study

Study investigates the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among immunocompromised children

Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement

MIND Institute study of anxiety in children with ASD has now expanded to offer online treatment

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

Study illustrates the profound impact of postponing cardiovascular surgeries due to COVID-19

Light therapy offers a safe, cost-effective alternative for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers investigate whether muscle pump action systematically changes with age

Sexually active individuals under age 30 should be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

New website helps children and parents to prepare for hospital stays, anesthesia and surgery

Markers of fear recall differ between sexes, but in a hormone-dependent manner

CRISIS survey offers better insights into the psychological and physical impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic has worsened global maternal and perinatal outcomes

Personality trait neuroticism associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease

UZH study establishes an objective neurobiological measure for stress resilience

Mastering RNA extraction for plant and fungal research – eBook eBook

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Mastering RNA extraction for plant and fungal research – eBook eBook

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Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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