Would Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting Help
Title: Would Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting HelpCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/21/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
Problem Drinking to Blame for 232 Million Missed Workdays in U.S. Annually
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, March 21 2022 (HealthDay News) Problem drinking led to more than 232 million missed work days a year in the United States before the pandemic, and the situation likely became worse with more people working at home, a new study suggests. “Alcohol use disorder is a major problem in the […]
U.S. Teachers Often Faced Harassment, Violence During Pandemic: Poll
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, March 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on America’s teachers, and nearly half of those recently surveyed said they’re thinking about quitting their jobs or switching schools. Enforcing mask-wearing and pivoting to remote learning hasn’t been easy. But many teachers and other school staff have also […]
Suicide Rate Is Spiking Upwards in Preadolescent Children
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) In the past two decades, a growing number of preteens have taken medicines or other chemicals as a way to end their lives, new research warns. The mental health of children has become a big talking point in light of the pandemic, but the study […]
Mental Issues Can Linger More Than a Year After Severe COVID
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) People who have severe COVID-19 are at higher risk for depression and other mental woes that can last more than a year, a large study suggests. Researchers reported that COVID patients who were bedridden but not hospitalized for a week or more can experience depression, […]
Some Teens Are Overdosing With Meds Prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) Taken correctly, prescription drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can help teens and young adults navigate their condition, but a new study finds many are dying from overdosing on these medications. In 2019, benzodiazepines like Xanax and stimulants like Adderall accounted for more than […]
Depression May Follow Those Bedridden for COVID
Patients who had severe acute COVID-19 but avoided hospitalization saw higher risks for certain mental health conditions, according to an observational study. Among nearly 10,000 individuals, those diagnosed with COVID-19 had a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms (prevalence ratio [PR] 1.18, 95% CI 1.03-1.36) and poorer sleep quality (PR 1.13, 95% CI 1.03-1.24) compared with […]
High Anxiety: Poll Finds Americans Stressed by Inflation, War
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) Inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and continuing concerns about money and COVID-19 have Americans more stressed than ever, a new poll conducted last week reveals. The biggest concerns: rising costs of food, energy and other everyday items due to inflation (87%); supply chain issues (81%); […]
Anxious? Try Hugging Your ‘Breathing Pillow’
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) Could hugging a soft, mechanized pillow that simulates slow breathing help test-stressed students ward off anxiety and stress? British researchers are betting on it. The pillow in question looks like any typical cushion, noted study author Alice Haynes. She’s a Ph.D. candidate at the University […]
Stressed Out by Ukraine News? Experts Offer Coping Tips
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) The stories and images flowing out of Ukraine as it defends itself against a Russian invasion are gut-wrenching: Families lugging just a suitcase while crossing the border to safety in Poland in tears; bombed out apartments with people still hiding amid the wreckage; unlucky citizens […]