Many Marijuana Vendors Aim Advertising at Kids: Study
Latest Mental Health News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) Some recreational pot shops are using tricks from the old playbooks of alcohol and tobacco companies to target underage users on social media, a new study reports. Despite state laws restricting such marketing, researchers found marijuana retailers on social media […]
Many Who Attempt Suicide Not Getting the Care They Need
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) About 4 in 10 Americans who attempt suicide don’t get mental health care, claims a new study that also found a “substantial and alarming increase” in suicide attempts. Researchers analyzed 2008-2019 federal government survey data on self-reported suicide attempts in the last 12 months. They […]
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You — MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days […]
Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail Could Change Lives
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) No magic bullet exists for ending the U.S. opioid crisis, but there’s hopeful news for one high-risk population: Providing addiction medication in jails reduces the odds of addicts being re-arrested after their release, new research shows. “Studies like this provide much-needed evidence and momentum for […]
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You — MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days […]
More Folks Drive High When Pot Made Legal: Study
Latest Mental Health News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) Here’s more evidence that marijuana may make driving more dangerous: As pot has been legalized in more countries and states, a greater number of people are driving intoxicated by the drug and crashing, researchers report. THC, the active […]
What Are the 10 Types of Mental Disorders? Symptoms & Causes
Mental disorders can negatively affect a person’s mood, behavior, and thinking ability. These abnormalities can impact personal and professional relationships, sometimes creating an unhealthy environment for both the person and the people in their lives. The CDC reports that 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental health disorders each year, which is over 19% of […]
What Is the Best Treatment for Mental Illness? (8 Options)
8 treatment options for mental illnesses Taking care of your mental health means creating a balance between life activities and responsibilities, as well as the following 8 treatment options. Mental health and stress management are important aspects that can save your ability to appreciate life and affect your productivity. Taking care of your mental health […]
Will Reading Books Make You Any Happier?
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) When it comes to what makes us happy, is reading or listening to music any better than spending hours playing video games? Not really, says a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and Austria. “Many people believe […]
Zoom Meeting Anxiety Doesn’t Strike Everyone
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Jan. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) The pandemic has made Zoom meetings a daily reality for millions. For many, having to watch their own face in a meeting is the worst part. But that’s not true for everyone, new research shows. “Most people believe that seeing yourself during virtual […]