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Political Differences May Shorten Thanksgiving Visits
The 2016 presidential election was, by most accounts, one of the most contentious in America’s history. The American Psychological Association (APA) published a survey one month before ... Read More
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New Research Updates Statistics on Eating Disorder Prevalence
In 2013, the fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), psychiatry’s primary guide for diagnoses, was published. Major revisions updated the diagnostic ... Read More
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Want to Boost Your Happiness? Your Social Life May Be Key
The quest for a better quality of life is a common one. Some people believe if they reach a certain goal, they will finally be satisfied with life. But not being able to achieve these ... Read More
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Studies Identify Factors Predicting Belief in Conspiracies
Conspiracy theories are more than just unusual beliefs. They can affect how people vote and may cause conflict in personal relationships. They can also contribute to depression and anxiety. Two ... Read More
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Religious Refusal Laws Harm Mental Health of Sexual Minorities
In the United States, twelve states currently have religious refusal laws. These laws allow businesses to refuse service to sexual minorities, such as lesbian or gay couples. According ... Read More
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GoodTherapy Highlights Local Organization in Donation Drive
Another Mental Health Awareness Month has come to a close. Although GoodTherapy seeks to raise awareness throughout the year, the month of May allows us to share our message with more people. ... Read More
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Study Links Depression to Faster Brain Aging and Dementia
A new meta-analysis in Psychological Medicine says depression may accelerate brain aging. This link could make depression a risk factor for dementia and age-related cognitive decline. The ... Read More
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Infertility’s Ties to Male Depression and Female Antidepressant Use
An estimated 1.3 million Americans receive fertility advice or treatment each year. Research published in Fertility and Sterility shows that, among couples seeking fertility treatment, ... Read More
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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