Teens must ‘get smart’ about social media
Warning of effects on young adolescentsCredit: Flinders University New research indicates that social media is leading young adolescent girls and ...
Tag: Mental Health
Distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among firefighters
PTSD symptom severity also related to heavy drinkingCredit: University of Houston New findings by a University of Houston psychology professor ...
Social media could be a force for good in tackling depression but for privacy concerns
Credit: Brighton and Sussex Medical School Social media has been identified by a number of studies as being a significant ...
Reflecting on photos helps young cancer survivors regain confidence
Retelling cancer story through photography increases self-esteemCredit: University of Houston/Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Young cancer survivors face unique ...
Australian GPs widely offering placebos, new study finds
Active and inactive alternatives offered to patientsCredit: University of Sydney Most Australian GPs have used a placebo in practice at ...
Is cyberbullying common among adults?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, November 25, 2019--A new nationwide study examined the prevalence of negative ...
Sophia Maurasse, M.D., wins prestigious National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award
Schwartz Center recognizes Maurasse for her extraordinary work with complicated, challenging, difficult-to-reach patientsCredit: McLean Hospital McLean Hospital's Sophia L. Maurasse, ...
Sensory processing difficulties adversely affect functional behavior in multiple sclerosis
Research team finds associations between sensory difficulties, cognitive impairment and disease severity in individuals with multiple sclerosisCredit: Kessler Foundation/Jody Banks ...
Survey: Most teenagers in legalized states see marijuana marketing on social media
UMass Amherst researcher says more restrictions needed to protect youthCredit: UMass Amherst Despite restrictions on paid advertising cannabis on social ...
Dissecting connections between chronic stress, inflammation and depression
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2019) - Chronic stress can inflame our brain, destroy ...
Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation
Credit: Van Andel Institute GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 20, 2019) -- A runaway, inflammatory immune response may be responsible for ...
2/3 of parents cite barriers in recognizing youth depression
Teens and preteens are no strangers to depression: 1 in 4 parents say their child knows a peer with depression; ...
Life experience critical for managing Type 2 diabetes
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that age plays a critical role in ...
Parity law improved medicaid acceptance at substance use disorder treatment centers
UMass Amherst researchers studied impact of policy on vulnerable populationsCredit: UMass Amherst A 2008 federal parity law succeeded in expanding ...
TACC key collaborator in new NIH grant to explore chronic pain and opioid reliance
New 'meta-portal' to provide researchers with access to analytics tools and data sets for private, public dataCredit: Jorge Salazar, TACC ...
Is virtual reality the next big thing in art therapy?
Drexel researchers conduct study to see if creative arts therapies is next frontier for VR in healthcare.Credit: Drexel University College ...
Small RNAs link immune system and brain cells
Sex-specific processes in schizophrenia and bipolar disorderCredit: Sebastian Lobentanzer FRANKFURT. Recent studies have found a high genetic similarity of the ...
Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction
A new study by UNC researchers finds that using a polygenic risk score (PRS) based on data from genome-wide association ...
Injectable, flexible electrode could replace rigid nerve-stimulating implants
Credit: ILLUSTRATION COURTESY OF NEURONOFF, INC. MADISON, Wis. -- By electrically stimulating nerves, neuromodulation therapies can reduce epileptic seizures, soothe ...
New Jersey researchers study social communication in pediatric traumatic brain injury
Pilot study by researchers at Kessler Foundation and Children's Specialized Hospital furthered knowledge of the relationship between social communication and ...