What Are Attachment Issues? Symptoms, 2 Types, Relationships
Attachment issues are mental health disorders in which children and adults have trouble making emotional connections with others. Attachment disorders or issues are psychiatric problems that cause trouble making emotional connections with others. These issues typically begin in early childhood and may be recognizable by the time the child turns one year old. 2 types […]
As Black Women, Finding A Therapist Who ‘Gets It’ Was Almost Impossible
As two Black women, we grew up with a lot of stigmas about taking care of our mental health. It’s normal for Black women to rely on our families or friend groups to stay strong. We also found solace in our places of worship, our partners, and ourselves. But we did not go to therapists. […]
Picky Eating, Social Phobia Often Linked in College Students
Latest Mental Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Parents frazzled by their little ones’ finicky food choices often sigh in exasperation, thinking: “They’ll grow out of it by college.” Maybe not, suggests a new study from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Some young people continue […]
U.S. Murder Rate Up 30% During Pandemic, Highest One-Year Rise Ever
Latest Mental Health News By Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters WEDNESDAY, Oct. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) The rate at which homicide is taking the lives of Americans jumped by 30% over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic — the largest year-to-year increase ever, new federal government figures show. The rate […]
When Should You Tell Someone You Have a Mental Illness?
Talking about mental illness Talking about mental illness can be a harrowing experience. Whether you have been newly diagnosed with mental illness or have managed it for years, it can be complicated to come out about mental illness. While the people who love you probably want to be helpful, they may not know how. Even […]
Many Will Quit, Change Jobs Due to Pandemic Stress – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 6, 2021 The pressures of the pandemic have dramatically altered the American workplace, and now a new survey shows that many folks who have struggled with low salaries, long hours and lack of opportunity plan to change jobs. More than 40% of workers said they plan to […]
Onset of Allergies including asthma and hay fever not directly causally linked to mental health traits
Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study published today (6 October) in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy. While previous studies have reported an observational relationship between mental health and […]
Facebook Became Emergency Network During Early Days of Pandemic
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) In a health emergency, social media giants like Facebook can be both quagmires of misinformation and sources of social support and reliable guidance, a small, new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 32 Facebook users weekly for eight weeks. All […]
Smoking, Drinking Gateway to Pot, Study Finds
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Sept. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) For those who smoke or drink, it’s only a small step to marijuana, researchers report. “Legal consumption of alcohol and tobacco may directly increase the level of illicit drug use. However, the relationships are complex,” said researcher Dr. Zoe Reed. She is a […]
How the COVID Pandemic Made the Opioid Epidemic Worse, Even as Telehealth Helped
Latest Mental Health News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the U.S. opioid crisis in ways bad and good, increasing the risk of use and overdose but also spurring innovative approaches to treatment. The pandemic has definitely been linked to an increase […]