Caution: Teen Screen Time Over 3 Hours Daily Linked to Increased Back Pain
The study examined data from high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 and revealed a correlation between the problem, physical inactivity, and…
Mental Health News
More Than Green Spaces: How Investing in Urban Parks Improves Health and Saves Money
A first-of-its-kind study has quantified the mental and physical health benefits of urban parks. University of Waterloo researchers have developed a groundbreaking framework demonstrating the…
Microglia Mystique: Newly Discovered Brain Mechanism Linked to Anxiety and OCD
University of Utah Health scientists have discovered a key role of microglia, a minor brain cell type, in controlling anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD)…
Iron Deficiency Could Be Making Your Mental Health Symptoms Worse
As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or…
Optimizing Teen Sleep – Scientists Reveal the Secret
Recent studies reveal that adolescents who refrain from having screens in their bedrooms, disable notifications, and abstain from using social media while in bed experience…
Obesity Amplifies Risk of Mental Disorders – Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis and More
People suffering from obesity are at a significantly greater risk of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, whereby women are more…
COVID-19’s Ripple Effect: The Youth Suicide Surge
A recent study found that suicide rates among US youth aged 5-24 years increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among males, preteens, young adults, and…
The Hidden Impact of Trauma: Why Clinicians Must Go Beyond Physical Symptoms
Specialists in child protection are urging healthcare providers to expand their responsibility of care, ensuring that the concealed traumas of patients are not missed due…
Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Childhood Depression, Anxiety, and Psychiatric Symptoms
Early childhood intake of a higher than recommended dose of vitamin D3 may reduce psychiatric symptoms in later childhood, according to a Finnish study. Children…
New Study: Attending Live Sport Improves Well-Being
The research is the first to demonstrate significant benefits across a large adult population. New scientific findings reveal that attending live sports events enhances well-being…
New Study: Psychological Issues Like Anxiety and Depression May Play a Role in Long COVID
According to new research from UCLA, individuals who reported experiencing cognitive difficulties, such as memory problems, during the COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to have…
Online Gaming and Mental Health – Could It Actually Be Beneficial?
Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of communications and the provision of social support within an online gaming platform. Engaging in video games is a daily…
Alone and Exhausted: The Unexpected Energy Toll of Social Isolation
A lack of social contact for eight hours can result in a decrease in energy levels comparable to going without food for eight hours. Research…
High Stakes: Troubling Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Schizophrenia in Young Men
NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder especially among young people. A scientific study has found a…
“Not Good” – Results From First-Ever Maternal Health Report Card Released
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, working in partnership with George Washington University, is releasing the inaugural assessment of state initiatives to tackle maternal…
Wearable Wonders: How Your Apple Watch Could Gauge Your Mental Resilience
Wearable devices may be a means to monitor psychological states through effortless data collection using artificial intelligence. Researchers at Mount Sinai have shown that data…
Mapping the Path to Survival: Columbia Study Links Mental Health Access to Lower Suicide Rates
A study from Incite @ Columbia University suggests that improving access to mental health care could significantly lower suicide rates. The researchers created a detailed…
First-Ever Identification of Schizophrenia Risk Markers in Newborns via DNA Methylation
The ability to predict the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life may allow early detection and intervention. An international research team led by investigators…
