Psychology & Psychiatry
CARE courts open in a month, promising hope for families. Not everyone is so sure
Nan Ibarra knows what psychosis looks like and wonders whether politicians do.
Sep 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health ills are rising. Do mood-tracking apps help?
You can already track your steps, your sleep—why not track your mood? Apple's latest software updates for its iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch will now allow users to log and track their moods. They are far from the first ...
Aug 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Our mental models of mental health are off-base
Not so long ago, mental health was considered a strictly personal matter that should be kept out of the workplace. Thankfully, times–and organizational priorities–have changed. Increasingly, managers are expected to be ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How childhood trauma can lead to obesity in people with serious mental illness
People with a serious mental illness (SMI), like schizophrenia, often experience obesity. And in the UK, such people are almost twice as likely to be obese compared to those without a diagnosis.
Jul 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Owning a pet does not reduce symptoms of severe mental illness, study shows
Living with and having a close bond with a companion animal does not necessarily lead to significant mental health improvements in people with a serious mental illness, say researchers.
Jul 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor air quality found to affect mental health in many ways
Poor air quality affects mental health in many ways, according to a new review of evidence published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Jul 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Program helps folks battling mental illness beat another foe: Smoking
Dr. Richard Stumacher's coworker at Northwell Health in New York City used to smoke to curb her severe anxiety, and tried multiple times to stop.
Jul 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder
Young men with cannabis (marijuana) use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National ...
May 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
At least one in three family members of those with serious mental illness feel stigmatized
Families of those with serious mental health issues feel stigmatized and alone, say York University researchers in a new study.
Apr 27, 2023
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Medications
Psychiatrist discusses the complexities of ketamine treatment and the risks of at-home use
When administered correctly and under the supervision of a professional, ketamine can be a life-changing treatment for major depression. But following regulatory changes put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic that made ...
Apr 12, 2023
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