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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
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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