Older autistic adults have a significantly higher risk of injury, especially self-inflicted, and physical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, anemia, heart failure and COPD. This is according to a large-scale registry study ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Adolescents who show signs of alcohol dependence are more likely to develop depression by their mid-20s, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) and University of Bristol researchers.
Jun 1, 2023
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Ah, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that's healthy. But there are times when your teen will see how far they can push boundaries, making you feel lost about how ...
May 26, 2023
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New research has identified the month when people have the strongest suicidal thoughts, and that these thoughts occur a few months before the peak of suicide behaviors in spring/early summer. It also showed the daily peak ...
May 11, 2023
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For the first time, the U.S. government will pay for a large study measuring whether overdoses can be prevented by so-called safe injection sites, places where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived ...
May 8, 2023
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Plunging into the ocean or a lake is one of the great joys of summer. But arriving at the beach to find water that's green, red or brown, and possibly foul-smelling, can instantly spoil the party.
May 3, 2023
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People diagnosed with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after initial diagnosis, highlighting the need for health services to offer more follow-up support in this crucial period.
May 2, 2023
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, one researcher explains why "unplugging" from your smartphone could improve your psychological well-being.
Apr 28, 2023
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New research suggests that even mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health.
Apr 26, 2023
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People who have self-harmed struggle to access appropriate aftercare and psychological therapies, according to a new study carried out by researchers at the University of Manchester.
Apr 19, 2023
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