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Could Deleting Facebook Improve Mental Health?
The Cambridge Analytica scandal is the latest in a series of mounting privacy concerns among Facebook users. Some Facebook critics have called for a #DeleteFacebook campaign. According ... Read More
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Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Survivors May Deny Suicidal Intent
People can and do survive self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Yet some survivors may deny they attempted suicide, says a study in Psychiatric Services. Denial of suicidal intent may prevent ... Read More
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Study Finds Link Between Chronic Early Life Stress and PTSD
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 6.8% of Americans experience posttraumatic stress (PTSD) during their lives. In a 2013 study published in the Journal of Traumatic ... Read More
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Mental Health Concerns More Common Among Transgender Children
Transgender children are more likely than their cisgender peers to have a mental health diagnosis, says a study in Pediatrics. The study says gender dysphoria may play a role in this phenomenon. ... Read More
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Study Explores Which Strains of Cannabis Improve Mental Health
Marijuana is illegal under federal law. Several states allow cannabis use within their borders. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says marijuana has no currently accepted ... Read More
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Negative Life Events Can Speed Up Brain Aging in Men
Negative fateful life events (FLEs) are hardships in which a person has little control over the situation. They can range from financial issues to a death in the family. Some people find ... Read More
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Changes in Light Exposure Could Improve Shift Worker Well-Being
Almost everyone follows an internal bodily clock, or circadian rhythm. This clock controls when a person feels sleepy, awake, hungry, etc. Light is a strong influence on circadian rhythms. ... Read More
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Mental Health Self-Rating May Predict Future Well-Being
Self-ratings of current mental health may be able to predict future mental health, according to new research published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior. Researchers asked people ... Read More
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ER Physicians May Underestimate Own Opioid Prescribing Rates
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioids killed more than 42,000 people in 2016. That is a higher death toll for opioid overdoses than that of any other ... Read More
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Chosen Names Can Reduce Depression, Suicidal Thoughts in Trans Youth
Names are often tied to gender. Many transgender youth prefer to change their birth name to one that matches their gender identity. Trans young people who can use their chosen names at ... Read More
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Overcoming Embarrassment with a New Perspective
Whether it’s a social media gaffe or a humiliating misstep at work, embarrassment stings. It can trigger feelings of shame and inadequacy. It can make people more reluctant to take risks ... Read More
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Preventing and Reversing Bad Behavior: What Works Best?
There are many programs for parents who want to improve or prevent disruptive behavior. These programs often promote two parenting strategies. The first tactic is behavioral management. ... Read More