Mental Health News
Latest mental health news, reviewed by pharmacists.
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Mental HealthImpact of Abuse is Far-Reaching
Rape affects every aspect of life
Mental HealthBaby's on the Way — Are You Ready?
Conflict between expectant parents affects men and women differently
Mental HealthHigh Risk Boredom
Boredom can cause a lack of attention that can result in dangerous errors in workplaces
Mental HealthSpiritual… But Not Religious
Mental health and happiness are just as positive for spiritualists as traditional believers
Mental HealthCollege Isn't Just About Academics
College student success may depend on social interactions
Mental HealthAre You What You Eat?
Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to higher life satisfaction and mental well being
Mental HealthRisky Business
Adolescents choose the unknown over risky situations
Mental HealthAn Apple a Day to Keep Dementia Away?
Cognitive decline was less likely for elderly people who could still chew hard foods
Mental HealthA Bit Too Much TV for Tots
Television for young children totals nearly four hours a day
Mental HealthIf You're Anxious and You Know It...
Anxiety increases dementia risk threefold
Mental HealthSkinny Genes
Genetic factors may influence ideals about thinness that can lead to anorexia
Mental HealthBaby Language Linked to Mom’s Mood
Depression in mom may slow baby language development but treatment may speed it up
Mental HealthBad News Increases Sensitivity to Stress
Cortisol levels higher in women who experience stress after reading bad news
Mental HealthHave You Been Screened for Depression?
Depression and free mental health screening offered for National Depression Screening Day
Mental HealthHomeless Youth Interventions
Alcohol and drug abuse is common in the young adult homeless population
Mental HealthSleep for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease risk increased for sleepless teens
Mental HealthCold Turkey After Birth
Smoking cessation for new moms helped with snazzy pamphlet
Mental HealthOne Fish, Two Fish, Go Low-Mercury Fish
Mercury in pregnant women linked to inattentive or hyperactivity symptoms in children
Mental HealthKnow Thy Neighbor… and His Parents
Teen drinking and smoking influenced by the parenting styles of his friends parents
Mental HealthR-Rating For Smoking?
Tobacco use in films jumped last year ending a five year decline
Mental HealthKids With Autism May Wander Off
Autistic kids may run from safety and into danger and severe autism raises the risk
Mental HealthAnxious and Moody, Tossing and Turning
Mood and anxiety disorders increases insomnia risk and can affect daytime functioning
Mental HealthPot Withdrawal, No Joke
Marijuana withdrawal symptoms documented by scientists
Mental HealthSleep and Overeating While Pregnant
Pregnant binge eaters have more difficulty with sleeping during and after pregnancy