U.S. Fentanyl Deaths Soaring, Especially in West
Latest Mental Health News By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 Synthetic forms of the potentially lethal opioid fentanyl are flooding the illicit drug market, leaving a soaring number of fatal overdoses in their wake, a new U.S. report finds. The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and […]
Stress May Be Stronger Trigger for Problem Drinking in Women Than Men
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) When someone says “I need a drink,” it’s usually because they’ve had a rough day. Now, new research suggests that stress is more likely to trigger heavy drinking in women than in men. “Some people can intend to have one or two alcoholic […]
Pandemic Brought Big Rise in New Cases of Anorexia
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020. The study of six hospitals across Canada found new diagnoses of anorexia nearly doubled […]
Delirium After Surgery: Certain Meds Increase Risk
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Dec. 13, 2021 Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they’re taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say. “Our findings show that different classes of medicine are riskier than others when it comes to causing delirium after surgery, and the […]
AHA News: Life Experiences, Outlook Influence How People Are Harmed – Or Helped – By Pandemic Stress
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (American Heart Association News) When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down New York City in March 2020, Jose Montanez, like millions of others in the service industry, lost his source of income. A hair stylist who also ran karaoke drag shows, he made his money closely […]
Mental Health Crisis Hitting Youth, Surgeon General Warns
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Tuesday. The pandemic and other major issues faced by their generation are causing “devastating” mental health effects in young people, he warned in a […]
What Is The Difference Between Mental Wellness and Mental Health?
Mental health is given more and more importance in the modern world. Talking about these things can only help people share their experiences and get help. However, the shame of mental health stigma can be a heavy weight to carry. What is mental wellness? When your mental health is in a good state this is […]
Half of Drinkers Who Think They’re Fit to Drive Are Wrong: Study
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) If you think you’re fine to drive after drinking, there’s a good chance you’re wrong, new research shows. The study found that despite being over the legal driving limit, half of the participants believed they were safe to drive. The study included 90 […]
Pandemic Stress, Exhaustion Weigh on Health Care Workers
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Dec. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) The pandemic is taking a toll on health care workers’ sleep, which can put both their mental health and patient care at risk, researchers warn. Their study of more than 800 New York City health care workers found that compared to those with […]
AHA News: This Nonprofit Builds Strong ‘Ground Game’ for Community Mental Health
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) When belongings pile up on the curb from an eviction in Maryland’s western Anne Arundel County, Abraham Shanklin Jr. sees more than a housing crisis. When people with low incomes can’t find a reliable way to get to work, he sees […]