News tagged with mental distress


Mental health of dads-to-be may influence toddler's behavior

(HealthDay)—Plenty of research has linked a mother's mental health during and after pregnancy with her child's well-being. Now, a new study suggests that an expectant father's psychological distress might ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Brain-collection practices on trial in Maine

(AP) -- The practices of a prestigious medical research institute that studies schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are on trial in Maine, where the organization collected at least 99 brains from organ donors.

Other created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Drinking, cannabis use and psychological distress increase, CAMH survey finds

The latest survey of Ontario adults from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows increasing rates of daily drinking and cannabis use and high levels of psychological distress. The results of the 2009 CAMH ...

Addiction created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Young drivers who take risks on the road have a greater risk of mental health problems

Young adults who take risks when driving are more likely to experience psychological distress, including mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, reveals research published ahead of print in Injury Prevention.

Health created May 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

LGBT seniors face harder old age, national study finds

Aging and health issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender baby boomers have been largely ignored by services, policies and research. These seniors face higher rates of disability, physical and mental distress ...

Health created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Girls report more mental distress and are prescribed more psychiatric drugs than boys

More than 15 percent of Norwegian teenagers ages 15 to 16 reported “mental distress,” or symptoms of depression and anxiety, with significantly more girls reporting distress than boys, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

No scientific basis to idea that homosexuality causes psychological harm, researchers emphsize

(Medical Xpress)—Academic staff in the Research School of Psychology at The Australian National University have strongly rejected the view reported in the media today that homosexuality carries with it ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7

More mental health woes in college kids who abuse prescription drugs

(HealthDay) -- Prescription drug abuse among American college students is linked to depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds.

Addiction created Jun 19, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Psychological interventions could reduce mental health problems after intensive care

(Medical Xpress)—A study by UCL researchers at University College Hospital's intensive care unit has suggested that psychological interventions could reduce the mental health problems experienced by many patients.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0