Study Shows Season, Time of Day When Suicidal Thoughts Most Likely
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While people might assume suicide is more common in the darker months of winter, it actually peaks in spring and early summer.Researchers investigating what’s happening have found that suicidal thoughts peak in…
Learn MoreAm I Depressed? The Most Common Symptoms to Look Out For
Think you might be struggling with depression? It’s not always easy to recognize, but identifying the symptoms is the first step toward getting the help you need. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide…
Learn MoreLas visitas a emergencias de adolescentes en crisis de salud mental se han reducido, según los CDC
JUEVES, 11 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hay un atisbo de buenas noticias sobre la salud mental de los adolescentes de EE. UU.: las visitas a los departamentos de emergencias de EE. UU. por problemas psiquiátricos se habían reducido entre los jó…
Learn MoreER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America’s adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022,…
Learn MoreStudy IDs Link for Depression, Physical Conditions Requiring Hospitalization
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with depression, the most common causes of hospitalization are endocrine, musculoskeletal, and vascular diseases, according to a study published online May 3 in JAMA Psychiatry.Philipp Frank, Ph….
Learn MoreEn una encuesta, la mitad de los padres de EE. UU. creen que las redes sociales hacen daño a sus hijos
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mitad de los padres de EE. UU. piensan que las redes sociales son malas para la salud mental de sus hijos, revela una nueva encuesta.Los hallazgos resaltan las crecientes preocupaciones sobre cómo es…
Learn MoreEl Cirujano General de EE. UU. anuncia un plan nacional para combatir la ‘epidemia de soledad’
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El Cirujano General de EE. UU., el Dr. Vivek Murthy, le declaró la guerra a lo que denomina la “epidemia de soledad” en Estados Unidos.Murthy anunció una “Estrategia nacional para promover la conexión soci…
Learn MoreIn Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids’ mental health, a new survey reveals. The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children’s and adolescents’ well-be…
Learn More¿Cuáles niños se enfrentan al riesgo más alto de autolesiones?
LUNES, 1 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un creciente número de niños y adolescentes estadounidenses se corta o queman a sí mismos, golpean sus cabezas contra paredes, se arrancan el pelo, e incluso intentan suicidarse. Pero averiguar quién tiene …
Learn MoreU.S. Surgeon General Announces National Plan to Fight ‘Loneliness Epidemic’
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared war on what he calls a “loneliness epidemic” in the United States.Murthy announced a “National Strategy to Advance Social Connection” to address this “epidemic…
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