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Hospital Assessments Could Close Addiction Treatment Gap
Many people with an addiction to drugs or alcohol do not seek treatment. A new program at Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction is helping close this addiction treatment ... Read More
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Should Exercise Be Part of Mental Health Treatment?
A recent study published in General Hospital Psychiatry suggests that many people seeking treatment for mental health issues are interested in exercise or say it helps them. Numerous ... Read More
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Linked to Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects 5-10% of people with ovaries. According to a study presented at the Society for Endocrinology’s annual conference, ... Read More
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ADHD May Improve When Parents Avoid Harsh Punishments
When parents avoid harsh parenting practices, children with ADHD become calmer, according to a study published in Clinical Psychological Science. The study looked at biological measures ... Read More
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‘Stress in America’ Survey Shows Record Stress Levels
Americans are the most stressed they have been since the birth of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) “Stress in America” survey. The annual survey began in 2007. This ... Read More
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Organizations Dispute Notion of Sex Addiction
Three organizations that advocate for healthy sexuality have issued a statement disputing the idea that addictions to sex and pornography are a widespread social problem. Their position ... Read More
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Study Explores How People With Addictions Get Sober
About 46% of people who once had an issue with drug or alcohol use achieved sobriety without formal treatment or assistance, according to a study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. ... Read More
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President’s Opioid Commission Releases Final Report
The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released its final report November 1. The Commission, which is chaired by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, ... Read More
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Online Self-Trolling: New Form of Self-Harm Among Teens?
About 6% of teens have anonymously bullied themselves online, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The phenomenon, known as self-trolling or self-bullying, ... Read More
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Anxiety, Child Abuse May Be Risk Factors for Marijuana Abuse
Adults with a long history of marijuana abuse may be more likely to have a long history of anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & ... Read More
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Acknowledging Teens’ Perspectives May Improve Their Mental Health
Adolescents who feel heard have better mental health and a greater sense of self-worth in both the United States and Ghana, according to a study published in the journal Child Development. ... Read More
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Survey Explores Mental and Physical Health Effects of Caregiving
39.8 million Americans (16.6%) provide unpaid care to a loved one, according to a 2015 report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Caregiving is known to be emotionally, ... Read More