We all remember news stories about the so-called "pandemic puppies" and the soaring number of pet adoptions in countries all over the world as the COVID-19 lockdowns brought social life to a halt in 2020.
Sep 4, 2024
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As adolescents continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time online is associated with a higher risk of having eating disorder symptoms.
Sep 10, 2024
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Governments around the world need to address the social and economic factors that contribute to suicide risk, according to a new series calling for a public health approach to suicide prevention.
Sep 10, 2024
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In the largest study of its kind, The George Institute for Global Health has showed that a unique blend of digital health care and a community-based campaign can significantly reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-harm ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Nearly 20% of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Returning to school can present new opportunities along with concerns and challenges.
Aug 29, 2024
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Almost half of American parents surveyed say they face "overwhelming" levels of stress on a daily basis, and in an advisory issued on Wednesday U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called parental stress an urgent public ...
Aug 28, 2024
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What comes to mind when you think of cricket? Perhaps it's an idyllic scene of an English village green—people sitting on deckchairs and checkered blankets tucking into a traditional cricket tea while watching mild-mannered ...
Aug 27, 2024
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A recent study of the psychological outcomes of over 57,470 patients with rare cancers showed that they have higher risk of developing mental health issues compared to patients with common cancers.
Aug 16, 2024
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A study of over 15,000 youth with self-inflicted injury treated in Emergency Departments (EDs) found that around 25% were seen in the ED within 90 days before or 90 days after injury, pointing to an opportunity for ED-based ...
Aug 15, 2024
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