Students from military families are often misunderstood in US public schools—experts explain what schools can do
Over 1.4 million children had a parent or caregiver who served in the U.S. armed forces in 2024.
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Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction: Anxiety
Medical news and research articles
Pain, psychological factors and physical function closely linked in people with systemic sclerosis
For many people living with chronic conditions like systemic sclerosis, pain can be persistent, unpredictable and difficult to manage. This can affect mood, worry, sleep, motivation and confidence in completing daily activities.
Oct 9, 2026
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Personality data reveal link between neuroticism and lasting pandemic anxiety and depression
An individual's personality, especially how strongly they react to uncertainty, may help indicate how vulnerable they are to prolonged mental distress during a major crisis, according to a new USC-led study.
Oct 8, 2026
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Study provides first large-scale estimate of burnout in legal profession, reveals high levels of distress
New research co-authored by Justin Anker, Ph.D., of the University of Minnesota Medical School is the largest survey of mental health among actively licensed lawyers to date and provides the first large-scale measurement ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Domestic violence research highlights overlooked links between head injuries and mental health
Domestic violence can leave a lasting injury that cannot always be seen: damage to the brain. Strangulation or choking and blows to the skull—some of the most common forms of this abuse—can cause physical trauma, while symptoms ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Digital coloring may ease student stress as effectively as pencils and paper
A new study published in the Journal of Mental Health suggests that some forms of screen time can be beneficial to mental well-being.
Oct 2, 2026
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What happens in the brain when cannabis generates anxiety?
For the first time, Northwestern scientists have identified a set of neurons that play a role in generating anxiety after exposure to cannabinoid drugs, especially under stressful conditions. Cannabinoids are a class of substances ...
Oct 2, 2026
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The invisible performance of 'masking' ADHD symptoms is exhausting
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often discussed in terms of visible traits: fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness. But those are just the traits we can see.
Sep 29, 2026
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Medical cannabis enrollment surged nationwide over past decade, but leveled off as recreational access expanded
A national analysis of medical cannabis registry data found that the number of Americans registered to use medical cannabis increased from about 747,000 in 2016 to about 3.9 million in 2024.
Sep 29, 2026
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Virtual reality and classical music help to reduce blood pressure in patients in emergency department
A virtual reality landscape of a flowing river and trees, accompanied by classical music, can significantly reduce patients' blood pressure within 15 minutes of being seen in an emergency department.
Sep 25, 2026
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