November 13, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Are your chances of recovering from mental illness greater if you seek care independently or if you’re ordered into care? This was the subject of a new study recently published in the Journal of Society and Mental Health titled, Pathways to Mental Health Services and Perceptions about the Effectiveness of Treatment.
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November 8, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
People aged 15 to 21 are experiencing significantly higher levels of stress due to what they see in the news when compared with adults. Despite this, Gen Z is less likely to vote.
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October 22, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Researchers from the UK have found terrorism hasn't been associated with an increase of PTSD in greater levels than would be expected of any traumatic event.
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October 14, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Political division across the United States is leading to tension in many workplaces, with employees reporting increased levels of stress.
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September 27, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
A certain amount of fear and anxious thoughts around pregnancy and childbirth is normal. But for some women, such fear can be more serious, and impact everyday life. These women have tokophobia.
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September 18, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Three out of four college students are experiencing high levels of stress, and one-fifth have experienced suicidal thoughts.
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September 4, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
The recent devastation from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria – and possibly more in the near future caused by climate change – have made the need to understand the impact of these events all the more urgent. Could a generation of children exposed to natural disasters be at risk for mental illness?
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August 28, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
One of the front line treatments for pregnant and postpartum women suffering from depression and anxiety is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But due to a lack of research on SSRIs in females, little is known about their effects across the maternal spectrum as well as on infants exposed to the drug through breast milk.
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August 11, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Back to school time can bring mixed emotions for students and parents. But for some kids, nerves about back to school can be due to something much more serious.
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August 5, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
A world first study has found men can suffer from postcoital dysphoria, a condition characterised by feelings of anxiety, irritability and agitation following sex.
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