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Study Explores Influences on Substance Abuse Treatment Participation
About 22 million Americans have an addiction to substances such as prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and alcohol. However, only 2.5 million Americans seek substance abuse treatment. Even ... Read More
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Suicide Rates Twice as High Among Black Children Under 13
Black children under the age of 13 are twice as likely as their white peers to die by suicide, says a new study in JAMA Pediatrics. The data spans more than a decade, from 2001 through ... Read More
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Improving Quality of Life for People Who Have Dementia
Dementia is a group of conditions involving a loss of brain function. Dementia can affect memory, cognition, and executive function. In advanced stage dementia, it often becomes impossible ... Read More
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Child and Teen Suicide Attempts More Than Double in 7 Years
The number of children and adolescents hospitalized for suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts has more than doubled since 2008, new data published in Pediatrics shows. Suicide is the third ... Read More
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Can Taking Antidepressants While Pregnant Affect Kids’ Intelligence?
There has been much debate on whether antidepressants taken during pregnancy can affect fetal development. A study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2018 Meeting has new ... Read More
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Minority Stress May Increase Diabetes Risk in Lesbian, Bisexual Women
Lesbian and bisexual (LB) women are more vulnerable to type 2 diabetes than heterosexual women, says a study in Diabetes Care. LB women also have higher overall stress due to violence and ... Read More
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Parents of Twins More Likely to Have Anxiety or Depression
The Journal of Psychiatric Practice has published new research on mental health in parents of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.). Parents of multiples reported higher rates of depression ... Read More
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Sex After 65: How Do Seniors Feel About Their Sex Lives?
New data shows people remain interested in sex throughout the aging process. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging, 40% of Americans ages 65-80 are sexually active. Most seniors ... Read More
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Posting a Daily Photo May Improve a Person’s Well-Being
On Instagram, more than 1.5 million photos have been tagged #365. People use this tag when they plan to post a photo each day of the year. Taking a daily photo and posting it to social ... Read More
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Study Identifies 44 Genetic Risk Factors for Depression
Major depression (MDD) affects an estimated 14% of people worldwide. It is the leading cause of disability across the globe. An international team of researchers has identified 44 genetic ... Read More
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Music May Ease Anxiety in People Who Have Dementia
Dementia affects more than just memory. The loss of cognitive functioning can make the world seem increasingly unfamiliar and frightening. People with dementia commonly struggle with anxiety ... Read More
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Ban on Transgender Service Members Ignores Research, APA Says
In the summer of 2017, President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that transgender soldiers would no longer be able to serve in the military. His announcement raised questions about what ... Read More