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Mental HealthGetting a Grasp on Kids' Mental Health
Mental heath disorders in preschoolers remained at mostly steady rates through age 6
Mental HealthApples Don't Fall Far From the Personality Tree
Panic disorder and depression in parents predict higher risk for their kids
Mental HealthHospitalized? Good Time to Quit
Smokers have a hard time going without a cigarette during hospital stays
Mental HealthThe Perfect Heart Attack Drug
Cocaine abuse can create risk factors leading to heart attacks
Mental HealthBipolar Balancing Act During Pregnancy
Pregnant women with bipolar disorder at higher risk for pregnancy or birth complications
Mental HealthDrug Abuse in Teens Includes OTC
OTC cough syrup can cause health problems when teens abuse it to get high
Mental HealthOnline Depression Care, Anytime Anywhere
Depression patients using online care program had improved outcomes
Mental HealthBirth Control Boosts the Brain?
Cognitive function of women who had taken hormonal birth control was higher
Mental HealthPoor Economy Linked to Suicides
Suicide rate has increased since US economic recession began
Mental HealthA Little Help for Little Not-Sleepyheads
Melatonin for child sleep problems may slightly help kids with neurodevelopment disorders
Mental HealthHypnotize Away Hot Flashes
Self hypnosis for menopause hot flashes reduced frequency in controlled trial
Mental HealthLasting Relief From Anxiety?
Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety has both short and long term effects
Mental HealthQuit Smoking to Save Your Life
Smoking leads to shorter life spans in massive study
Mental HealthRegular Exercise to Avoid Dementia?
Dementia was less likely in people that exercised at least three times a week
Mental HealthUsing Alcohol to Cope With Bullying
Alcohol abuse before and after bullying with all parties involved
Mental HealthAutism Can Affect Mom’s Mental Health
Autism creates stress for mothers but good coping and support networks can help
Mental HealthTeach ‘Em When They’re Young
Obese children respond to healthy behavioral treatments better than teens
Mental HealthDon't Worry, Be Happy — and Healthy
Stress matters less than how you react to it for chronic health problems
Mental HealthStay Active, Keep the Brain Healthy?
Physically active people showed less signs of brain shrinking with age
Mental HealthFamily Relationships Can Affect Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar patients who felt criticized by family members were more likely to be hospitalized
Mental HealthLow Feeling in the Gut
Stomachs and mood disorders can hurt quality of life in IBD patients
Mental HealthPro-Smoking Apps on Your Child's Phone?
Smoking promoted with smartphone applications
Mental HealthExtra Activity, Extra Satisfaction
Exercise boosts satisfaction among young adults on day of the activity
Mental HealthAlcohol and Little Brains Don't Mix
Alcohol during pregnancy hurts long term brain development of children