Pediatrics
Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape
Taking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.
Dec 29, 2023
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News tagged with health behavior
Health
Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care
Health care systems in the United States have gradually embraced the concept that mental health should be treated on par with physical health, especially in light of increased rates of anxiety and depression during and after ...
Dec 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support
The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access the support they need.
Dec 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren't hypervigilant about health concerns.
Dec 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher finds help for Alzheimer's-associated agitation with new FDA-approved treatment
A Saint Louis University researcher was instrumental in developing the first and only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment for agitation associated with Alzheimer's dementia.
Nov 21, 2023
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Medications
Ketamine's effect on depression may hinge on hope
In study after study, the psychoactive drug ketamine has given profound and fast relief to many people suffering from severe depression. But these studies have a critical shortcoming: Participants usually can tell whether ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions, says study
A six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral trajectories starting as early as age two among families affected by low income and other social stressors.
Oct 16, 2023
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Medical research
Benefits of psychedelics in obsessive-compulsive disorder: In search of evidence
In recent years, interest in psychedelics and their possible benefit in treating psychiatric illnesses has been revived. Expectations are high, especially in obsessive-compulsive disorder, where patients' therapeutic options ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Genetics
Largest-ever genetic study of suicide finds new risk factors
The reasons why people attempt suicide are complex and include external triggers like trauma and stress, as well as inherited genetic factors. A new study published online on October 1 in the American Journal of Psychiatry ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research reveals link between childhood mental health problems and quality of life for young adults
Children with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and early 20s, and are at greater risk of social isolation, low educational attainment, financial difficulties ...
Sep 29, 2023
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