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Latest mental health news, reviewed by pharmacists.
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Mental HealthShould You Spank Your Child?
Physical punishment of nonabused children linked to mental health
Mental HealthHealthy Habits Ward Off Dementia
Diabetes patients with depression showed high risk for developing dementia
Mental HealthWorking to Improve Foster Kids' Lives
Foster children may build closer relationships to foster families with new program
Mental HealthWhat Cat Litter & Suicide Have in Common
Toxoplasmosis parasite linked to higher risk of suicide and self violence
Mental HealthMental Health Meds During Pregnancy
Antipsychotics during pregnancy may increase risk of gestational diabetes
Mental HealthAre Families With Autism Paying a Price?
Autism-related healthcare costs may be higher than other childhood problems
Mental HealthBoost Your Memory While You Sleep
Stimulation during sleep may reinforce learning
Mental HealthWhich Autistic Children Will Improve?
Autism social and language skills may improve if children at risk are identified
Mental HealthLight Therapy for a Quick Fix
Seasonal affective disorder patients may find quick relief with bright light therapy
Mental HealthQuitting Smoking Priorities for Veterans
Smoking cessation efforts for veterans with mental illness should increase
Mental HealthMental Health Problems With Diabetes?
Anxiety disorder and other psychiatric conditions may be more likely with diabetics
Mental HealthHas Medical Marijuana Increased Usage?
Marijuana use and abuse is not necessarily higher in states with medical marijuana
Mental HealthThe Migraine Treatment No One is Suggesting
Behavorial therapy is key migraine treatment but remains underused
Mental HealthTai Chi for the Soul, Body and Mind
Increased brain power and volume with weekly tai chi practice
Mental HealthRelapse Prevention is Your Best Bet
Substance use disorders a heavy financial cost on the healthcare system
Mental HealthDoes Pollen Make Bipolar Depression Worse?
Allergic reactions could worsen mental illnesses
Mental HealthA Boxing Match in the Sack?
REM sleep behavior disorder risk factors include smoking and pesticide exposure
Mental HealthAre You Happy Because You Buy?
Experiential buying may increase happiness unless you are trying to impress others
Mental HealthVitamin D May Help Chase Blues Away
Vitamin D deficiencies may explain depression in certain patients
Mental HealthWhy Are Homosexual Couples Healthier?
Homosexual couples talk health more often than straight couples
Mental HealthPreventing Teen Suicide
Suicide prevention is taken to the next level with a new easy to use toolkit
Mental HealthParents Can Download Autism Tool Kits
Autism Speaks released three new tools parents can download from the website
Mental HealthMilk Fights off Teenage Mental Health
Vitamin D deficiency seen with mental illness in adolescents
Mental HealthChild Abuse is Costly
Maltreatment reports statistically predict higher healthcare costs in adulthood