March 28, 2019
by Elizabeth Pratt
Researchers from the UK have undertaken the first long term examination of possible factors leading to suicide in high risk young people. Predictors include drug and cannabis use, non-suicidal self harm and exposure to self harm in family or friends.
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March 21, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
A new study has found just spending 20 minutes at an urban park can lead to an improvement in overall mental health and well-being. Adding more green to our most populous cities has a direct and positive impact on mental health, according to Dr. Gavin Jenkins, the study's co-author.
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March 21, 2019
by Elizabeth Pratt
The United States lost more than 181 million healthy life years to mental health disorders, and more than 80 million healthy life years to substance use disorders in the period between 1990 and 2017. Researchers say the data suggests a new approach to these public health challenges is needed.
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March 8, 2019
by Tina Arnoldi
Physiological responses to negative emotions, activities we regularly engage in, mobile phone use and other passive signals tell a lot about a person. With advances in technology including wearable devices and smartphones, medical professionals can collect passive signals that may indicate a particular state of mind.
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Perhaps a resolution is both possible and magical. There’s nothing wrong with magic per se if the belief in the magic is a force for forging ahead. Will the use of enchantment ensure the getting to where one wants to go? Be it January 1st, or a personal guardian angel, if that trust in an intangible helper steadies the way, no harm is done.
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December 26, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
He's been an integral part of the New England Patriots offense since heading East from Cleveland. But now as the team enters their final push for the playoffs, Josh Gordon says he's stepping away from football to focus on his mental health.
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October is breast cancer awareness month. Most women (and some men) live in fear of receiving this diagnosis. Visit the office of a radiologist who specializes in breast cancer, and you will find a room full of women in various states of fear and denial.is d
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October 14, 2018
by Dr. Kevin Fleming
Advice on how to treat children under the age of 13 for concussion has changed in recent years. According to a comprehensive new research review, parents need to be made aware of the latest advice to prevent severe complications that can arise from a second blow before the first one has properly healed.
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September 19, 2018
by Arthur Hunter
Experts tell us what farmers are doing to our food supply, and you probably have no idea. Few people know that scores of farmers douse crops with weed killer immediately prior to harvest, and not for the purpose of killing weeds. Will a landmark ruling for $289 million in August of 2018 change the minds of farmers who desiccate their crops with glyphosate?
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July 13, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
Pediatricians are most often the first line of treatment for mental health issues in children. A recent study shows that much work needs to be done supporting primary care physicians with adequate communication from mental health specialists.
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