Many people with intellectual disability are diagnosed with cancer when it has already spread (metastasized) and the odds of survival are lower.
Oct 18, 2023
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Harm caused by recreational cannabis could be reduced if mental health nurses are better equipped with information on the risks and benefits of the substance, according to a joint study with Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Oct 18, 2023
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Fire and rescue service staff could help health care providers reach more patients in need by including early detection of mental ill health in older adults as part of their routine Home Fire Safety Visits, researchers have ...
Oct 17, 2023
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More than 6 million people worldwide have been trained in Mental Health First Aid.
Oct 17, 2023
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Climate change poses a particular threat to children and youth, starting before birth and potentially derailing the normal development of physiological systems, cognitive abilities and emotional skills in ways that are sometimes ...
Oct 11, 2023
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The impact on mental health of weather extremes such as drought is a growing concern due to climate change.
Oct 5, 2023
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We knew that climate change and its effects—natural disasters, pandemics, pollution—are negatively impacting mental and physical health around the world. Now a new study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Major depressive disorder affects up to 50% of all individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) at some point during their lifetime and can lead to lower quality of life, greater disease progression and higher mortality. Patients ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Stress affects the body and brain in many ways by causing the endocrine system to increase cortisol levels. These spiked levels can be found throughout the body. A study, presented during the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Unwanted weight gain is a common problem associated with the menopause transition. Not only does it harm a woman's self-esteem, but it is also associated with the development of heart disease, cancer, and declines in cognition ...
Sep 27, 2023
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