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How does parental monitoring impact adolescent behaviors and experiences?

Researchers examined associations between parental monitoring and the behaviors of adolescents.

5 May 2023

Study: People with severe mental illness less likely to attend cancer screening

People with severe mental illness are less likely to attend cancer screening compared to those who do not have such conditions, according to new research from the University of Surrey and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) at the Department of Health and Social Care.

5 May 2023

Study warns of strong link between cannabis use and adverse psychosocial events in adolescents, regardless of disorder classification

Study aimed to investigate the prevalence and demographics of nondisordered cannabis use (NDCU) and to compare the associations of cannabis use with adverse psychosocial events among adolescents with no cannabis use, NDCU, and cannabis use disorder (CUD).

5 May 2023

Health programs are at risk as debt ceiling cave-in looms

The partisan fight in Congress over how to raise the nation's debt ceiling to prevent a default has accelerated, as the U.S. Treasury predicted the borrowing limit could be reached as soon as June 1.

4 May 2023

Childhood abuse could be associated with increased risk of adult premature death

Physical and sexual abuse in childhood and adolescence could be associated with a greater risk of adult premature death (before age 70), finds research published by The BMJ today.

4 May 2023

Young men with cannabis use disorder have elevated risk of developing schizophrenia

Young men with cannabis (marijuana) use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health.

4 May 2023

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Researchers discuss the global public health challenges for the year 2023, which include health systems, mental health, substance abuse, infectious diseases, malnutrition and food insecurity, sexual and reproductive health, environmental pollution, climate, cancer, and diabetes.

3 May 2023

Dementia patients more likely to self-harm in first year after diagnosis

People diagnosed with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after initial diagnosis, highlighting the need for health services to offer more follow-up support in this crucial period.

3 May 2023

Study suggests DASH diet may improve mental well-being in addition to lowering blood pressure

Researchers explore the effect of the DASH diet on mental well-being.

3 May 2023

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

Researcher paper is an update of a Cochrane systematic review on childhood obesity prevention interventions. It includes randomized controlled trials published until June 2021 that assess the effectiveness, adverse effects, and cost-effectiveness of interventions on the weight of children aged 6-18 years.

3 May 2023

Europeans' life satisfaction recovers to pre-pandemic levels despite COVID-19 impact, study finds

Research analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life satisfaction in Europe over three years. The study finds that while the pandemic had an adverse impact on life satisfaction, on average, satisfaction with life in the summer of 2022 is about the same as the pre-pandemic value in the autumn of 2019.

3 May 2023

Sharing meals with friends may lower depression, anxiety, and stress in teens

Researchers investigate the impact of family meals and social eating behavior on anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms in adolescents.

3 May 2023

Survey: 50% of parents feel that social media has impacted their children's mental health

Concerns continue to grow about the impact social media use has on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.

3 May 2023

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Researchers described 24-hour behaviors and their relationship with mental well-being in older adults.

3 May 2023

Disparities in brain development of children can be mitigated through anti-poverty programs

States that provide stronger social safety nets have lower socioeconomic disparities in the brain development and mental health of children 9 to 11 years old, according to research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health.

2 May 2023

How does air pollution impact perinatal mental health?

Researchers show strong associations between air pollution and poor perinatal mental health.

2 May 2023

Community paramedics don’t wait for an emergency to visit rural patients at home

Sandra Lane said she has been to the emergency room about eight times this year. The 62-year-old has had multiple falls, struggled with balance and tremors, and experienced severe swelling in her legs.

2 May 2023

After Idaho’s strict abortion ban, OB-gyns stage a quick exodus

At a brewery in this northern Idaho city, hundreds of people recently held a wake of sorts to mourn the closure of Sandpoint's only labor and delivery ward, collateral damage from the state's Republican-led effort to criminalize nearly all abortions.

2 May 2023

Why the preservation of Australia's biodiversity is essential for human health

Researchers reviewed the significance of preserving Australia's biodiversity for the well-being of human health.

2 May 2023

Study links commuting choices to heart health: Walk or cycle to impact cardiovascular risk

Study analyzed the relationship between commuting modes and distance with cardiovascular disease-related biomarkers using UK Biobank data. The results suggest that active commuting modes (cycling, walking) may be positively associated with select CVD biomarkers, while long-distance commuting by car is negatively associated.

1 May 2023

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

How does parental monitoring impact adolescent behaviors and experiences?

Study: People with severe mental illness less likely to attend cancer screening

Study warns of strong link between cannabis use and adverse psychosocial events in adolescents, regardless of disorder classification

Health programs are at risk as debt ceiling cave-in looms

Childhood abuse could be associated with increased risk of adult premature death

Young men with cannabis use disorder have elevated risk of developing schizophrenia

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Dementia patients more likely to self-harm in first year after diagnosis

Study suggests DASH diet may improve mental well-being in addition to lowering blood pressure

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

Europeans' life satisfaction recovers to pre-pandemic levels despite COVID-19 impact, study finds

Sharing meals with friends may lower depression, anxiety, and stress in teens

Survey: 50% of parents feel that social media has impacted their children's mental health

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Disparities in brain development of children can be mitigated through anti-poverty programs

How does air pollution impact perinatal mental health?

Community paramedics don’t wait for an emergency to visit rural patients at home

After Idaho’s strict abortion ban, OB-gyns stage a quick exodus

Why the preservation of Australia's biodiversity is essential for human health

Study links commuting choices to heart health: Walk or cycle to impact cardiovascular risk

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