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 […]
After Vaccines & Easing of Lockdowns, College Students’ Mental Health Still Poor
Latest Mental Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) College students are not bouncing back from the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a troubling new study finds. Researchers were surprised to find that one year after the start of the pandemic, college students were still […]
How Do Mental Health Issues Affect a Person Physically?
Mental health issues can make you more prone to developing chronic diseases and other physical problems, from headaches to high blood pressure Mental health issues not only affect you emotionally but also physically. Stress, anxiety, and depression can make you more prone to developing chronic diseases and other physical problems. For example, mental health conditions […]