A recent study that examined the psychological health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 outbreak uncovered fear and depression in many participants. The findings are published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Sep 10, 2020
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a 7-year-old daughter who becomes anxious and agitated whenever it storms. What can I do to help her overcome her fear of thunderstorms and tornadoes? She's always asking about the weather whenever ...
Aug 26, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to higher levels of depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies and psychological trauma among American adults during the early months of its spread, according to three new studies published by University ...
Jul 31, 2020
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Memories linked with strong emotions often become seared in the brain.
Jul 13, 2020
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Depression has been shown to be prevalent during menopause, affecting as many as 70% of women transitioning into menopause. A new study not only confirms the high prevalence of depression but also the greatest risk factors ...
Jul 1, 2020
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One of the hallmarks of obsessive-compulsive disorder is contamination fears and excessive hand-washing. Years ago, a patient with severe OCD came to my office wearing gloves and a mask and refused to sit on any of the "contaminated" ...
Jun 16, 2020
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As progress continues toward finding a vaccine that prevents COVID-19, millions of Americans are frightened at even the notion of getting a shot: Studies suggest 63% of young adults—those born in 2000 or later—fear needles.
Jun 8, 2020
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Tribalism has become a signature of America within and without since the election of President Trump. The nation has parted ways with international allies, left the rest of the world in their effort to fight the climate change, ...
Jun 2, 2020
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As COVID-19 lockdown measures are lifted, some children may experience social anxiety about the prospect of returning to school.
May 27, 2020
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The wasp is huge, twice as large as other species. It's got a long stinger, packs a venom that can be lethal to humans, and—let's be honest—looks like a villain from a science fiction flick. And it recently showed up ...
May 25, 2020
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