Mental HealthNov 19, 2024
Innovative methods for treating mental disorders
There is still a gap in our understanding and application of effective treatment for mental disorders, and the number of ...
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Mental HealthNov 19, 2024
85% of employees say job stress impacts their mental health. Here's how employers can provide support, especially for women.
An overwhelming 90% of Americans believe the country is experiencing a mental health crisis, and the issue is increasingly ...
Mental HealthNov 17, 2024
CDC warns of new E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
Mental HealthNov 16, 2024
New guide to help people provide mental health support in their communities
SINGAPORE – Groups that would like to set up “well-being circles” to offer mental health support in their communities can ...
Mental HealthNov 12, 2024
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing
Mental HealthNov 10, 2024
What are barriers to mental health treatment for minorities?
There are several barriers to mental health treatment for minority populations. Barriers can reduce or prevent access to ...
Mental HealthNov 6, 2024
Climate change ‘exacerbating’ mental health crisis
Growing awareness of climate emergency causing ‘psychological distress’, warns UK health agency Tim Wallace is the Telegraph ...
Mental HealthNov 3, 2024
Bipolar Disorder: 4 Types & What You Need to Know About Them
Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can ...
Mental HealthOct 30, 2024
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
Mental HealthOct 30, 2024
Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Help is available ...
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Magnetic field applied to both sides of brain shows rapid improvement for depression
A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ineffective. The…
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Childhood attention issues and genetic factors may predict psychosis risk
Researchers have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup.
Mental HealthOct 27, 2024
Mental health professionals: Who they are, what they do, whom you should approach
SINGAPORE – When a teenager battling gaming addiction was referred to counsellor Daniel Wong, it was clear to him that the ...
Mental HealthOct 25, 2024
Depression: Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this 'negativity bias,' which can fuel the…
Mental HealthOct 25, 2024
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
Mental HealthOct 23, 2024
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a…
Mental HealthOct 23, 2024
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Mental HealthOct 23, 2024
Differentiating Mental Health, Illness, and Performance
Mental health, mental illness, and mental performance are distinct concepts that impact the way we think, feel, and behave.
Mental HealthOct 22, 2024
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Mental HealthOct 21, 2024
How to grieve a celebrity while protecting your mental health
Navigating your emotions in the aftermath of a celebrity death can be complicated. Here, three grief experts share their advice ...
Mental HealthOct 17, 2024
Researchers use genetics to find psychopathology risks
Researchers are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth.
Mental HealthOct 17, 2024
Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks'
A brain network involved in motivation and attention is larger in people with depression. The difference is also visible in ...
Mental HealthOct 16, 2024
High potency cannabis use leaves unique signature on DNA, study shows
A new study suggests that the use of high potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use.
Mental HealthOct 11, 2024
Tiny magnetic discs offer remote brain stimulation without transgenes
Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, researchers report.
Mental HealthOct 10, 2024
Duke Global Health Institute holds inaugural global mental health conference, discusses community-centered approach to care
The newly founded Duke Center for Global Mental Health held its augural conference Tuesday, bringing together a diverse group of ...
Mental HealthOct 10, 2024
New research identifies key mental health risk factors for children after trauma
A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic event.
Mental HealthOct 9, 2024
Adding vagus nerve stimulation to training sessions may boost how well sounds are perceived
Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice. This process, which is called…
Mental HealthOct 7, 2024
Grief can take toll on mental health
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This is National Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental illness affects more people than you think.
Mental HealthOct 7, 2024
A global revolution in funding mental health care is coming
The conversation about the mental health crisis is loud, but at a standstill. Stuck on repeat around the challenges of accessing ...