News tagged with mental health problems
Related topics: mental health , depression , women , adolescents , children
Socialising helps to alleviate symptoms of depression
(Medical Xpress) -- Simply going out for a coffee or chatting to a friend can reduce the symptoms of depression experienced by people with mental health problems, according to a new study by UCD researchers funded by the ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 14, 2012 |
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Youths' well-being linked to how well they conform to gender norms
(Medical Xpress) -- Regardless of their sexual orientation, teens who do not fit behavioral norms for their gender are not as happy as their gender-conforming peers, finds a new Cornell study published in the Archives of ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 08, 2012 |
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Teens' chronic stress is linked to time in poverty
(Medical Xpress) -- Childhood adversity is linked to chronic stress in adolescence, setting the stage for a host of physical and mental health problems, finds a new Cornell study published online in July in Psychological Sc ...
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Aug 10, 2012 |
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When to worry about kids' temper tantrums
Temper tantrums in young children can be an early signal of mental health problems, but how does a parent or pediatrician know when disruptive behavior is typical or a sign of a serious problem?
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 29, 2012 |
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Vitamin B crucial to children's mental health, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A new study has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 10, 2012 |
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Immune response may link social rejection to later health outcomes
(Medical Xpress)—No matter which way you look at it, rejection hurts. Experiencing rejection from a boss, a friend, or a partner is difficult enough for many adults to handle. But adolescents, who are dealing with the one-two ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 16, 2012 |
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Over three-quarters of people with depression report discrimination
An international team of researchers, led by Professor Graham Thornicroft at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, used detailed questionnaires to ask 1082 people being treated for depression in 35 different countries ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Babies born to stressed mothers more likely to be bullied at school, longitudinal study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Children whose mothers were overly stressed during pregnancy are more likely to become victims of bullying at school.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 13, 2012 |
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Death rate 2 to 4 times as high among childless couples
Despite the popular belief among parents that having children shortens their lives, the reverse seems to be true, particularly for women, indicates a large study of childless couples, treated for infertility, and published ...
Health
Dec 05, 2012 |
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'I'm not just fat, I'm old!'
Similar to talking about being fat, talking about being old is an important an indicator of body dissatisfaction, shows research in BioMed Central's open access journal Journal of Eating Disorders.
Overweight and Obesity
Feb 20, 2013 |
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Family dinners nourish good mental health in adolescents
Regular family suppers contribute to good mental health in adolescents, according to a study co-authored by McGill professor Frank Elgar, Institute for Health and Social Policy. Family meal times are a measurable signature ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 20, 2013 |
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In the UK, a DIY approach to mental health help
After crocheting a colorful blanket, Joan Ferguson snuggled up under it one night and proudly thought: "This is one groovy blanket. I'm brilliant."
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 02, 2013 |
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Controlling alcohol habits as students find 'release' may avoid later addiction
(Medical Xpress)—Current college culture allows for an environment where risks of addiction and alcohol dependency increase while mental health decreases.
Addiction
Apr 24, 2013 |
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Childhood disability rate jumps 16 percent over past decade
More children today have a disability than a decade ago, and the greatest increase is among kids in higher-income families, according to a study to be presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual ...
Pediatrics
May 05, 2013 |
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Emerging anxiety treatments advance coping strategies, but more study needed
(Medical Xpress) -- Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental health problems, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. In fact, it's estimated that nearly 29 per cent of the population will experience ...
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Jun 15, 2011 |
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