Psychology & Psychiatry

Race, sex, age influence pediatric mental health emergency visits

For children and adolescents, mental health disorder-related emergency department (ED) visits are higher among adolescents, girls, and Black non-Hispanics versus Hispanics, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in ...

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Q&A: Understanding high-functioning anxiety

Dear Mayo Clinic: I've always been a high achiever, both personally and professionally. But I struggle with a whirlwind of worries and thoughts, constantly second-guessing myself and pushing for perfection. I've heard the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Depression, anxiety common among college students, finds study

Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research from the University of Georgia suggests the problem may be worse for students who aren't the same race as most of their peers.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: Examining high school student mental health post-pandemic

Mental health issues had been a concern before the pandemic, but they came into focus even more during this time. In a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, Dr. Mahmood Gohari from the University of ...

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