New study reveals ‘silence’ around suicide in young people
Credit: University of Stirling Mental health professionals treating children and young people with suicidal feelings should refer to 'suicide' explicitly ...
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Research shows evidence of impulsive behavior in nonsuicidal self-injury
Outcome suggests promising treatment target for some at high-risk for suicide Are young adults who harm themselves more at risk ...
Teens face health and safety risks exploring sex online
Sexual health and victimization heighten based on activityCredit: Via UnSplash (photo credit: SERGEY-ZOLKIN-192937) Teens spend hours every day on internet-connected ...
Counselors may find that focusing on the human-nature connection may help clients
The concept of "ecowellness" encompasses a sense of appreciation, respect, and awe of nature that can contribute to holistic wellness. ...
New study evaluates psychological interventions in post-conflict Pakistan
A new University of Liverpool led study, published in The Lancet, highlights the effectiveness of a brief group psychological intervention ...
Mental health stigma, fueled by religious belief, may prevent latinos from seeking help
Credit: Rutgers University Religious and cultural beliefs may discourage many Latinos in the United States from seeking treatment for depression ...
Children develop PTSD when they ‘overthink’ their trauma
Children are more likely to suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if they think their reaction to traumatic events is ...
Forgotten fathers: New dads also at risk for postpartum depression
UNLV study provides an in-depth look at new fathers' experiences with PPD It's increasingly common to hear about new moms ...
Your genes could impact the quality of your marriage
Specific genes relevant to how partners provide and receive support from each otherCredit: Binghamton University, State University of New York ...
Study finds a dearth of mental health interventions for ethnic minority youth in the US
Credit: Robert Ewing, ASU Department of Psychology Hispanic and Latino youth are more likely to drink alcohol at a younger ...
Suicide can't be predicted by asking about suicidal thoughts, major Australian study shows
The majority of people who die by suicide deny having suicidal thoughts when asked by doctors in the weeks and ...
Persistent low body weight in young kids increases risk for anorexia nervosa later
The study, co-authored by Zeynep Yilmaz, PhD, also found that persistent high body weight in young children may be a ...
New strategy expands the benefits of Internet-delivered CBT
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have experimented with a new adaptive treatment strategy for Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) ...
Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support
Quitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment CHICAGO --- Quitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of ...