Medications
ADHD med prescriptions spiked early in pandemic
Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new government report shows.
Mar 31, 2023
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Mental Disorder
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study links transportation noise to higher risk for suicides
Mental health disorders affect nearly one billion people worldwide and are a leading cause of suicide. In Switzerland, it is estimated that about 1.4 million people are affected by mental health issues and that approximately ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Too much time online might raise kids' odds for mental health woes: Study
Children's screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.
Mar 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bodies of people with mental illness are biologically older than their actual age
New research shows that people with a lifetime history of mental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorders have blood markers suggesting that they are older than their actual age. This may go some ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The most common anxiety disorders, explained
Sometimes an anxiety disorder feels like worry and ruminating about lots of little and big things.
Mar 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New paramedics at risk of poor sleep and resulting mental health issues
As we mark World Sleep Day, a joint Monash University and Ambulance Victoria study could help new paramedics get a better night's sleep and improve their mental health.
Mar 17, 2023
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Neuroscience
Detecting hidden brain states with mathematical models
Mental health disorders can only be diagnosed on the basis of symptoms—and individual outcomes cannot be accurately predicted. An ETH scientist hopes to change that with the help of mathematical models.
Mar 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Students who threaten violence often have psychiatric or learning disorders
While previous studies have focused upon identifying potential school shooters, little is known about the mental health and associated characteristics of students who make threats in schools. A study by a team of Stony Brook ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'All work, no independent play' cause of children's declining mental health, says study
Anxiety and depression among school-aged children and teens in the United States are at an all-time high. Sadly, in 2021, child and adolescent mental health was declared a national emergency. Although a variety of causes ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Disaster response and recovery must include mental health support plan
Disasters are disruptive to one's state of normalcy, including daily routines, activities of daily living, employment, transportation, housing, and social relations. Disasters can take a serious toll on the mental health ...
