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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
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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